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#197 of 1,787 private schools in CA
Top 11% of private schools
A Better Chance School/cal Autism Foundation
School · Richmond, CA
A private school in Richmond, CA serving grades UG – UG.
4138 LAKESIDE DR, Richmond, CA 94806
- 7.3:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Score basis: Private school model
Data coverage: 80% of scoring components had data
Components scored: 4 of 5
Ranking pool: Private schools in CA
Test scores
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Getting around & local context
- Walk 44Car-Dependent
- Transit 39Some Transit
- Bike 17Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: High3,715/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Richmond), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$82,818
Median home value
$582,000
Median rent
$2,013/mo
College educated
22.7%
Homeownership
50.6%
Poverty rate
11.8%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 94806; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Student demographicsNCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS) (SY 2021–22)
Source: NCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS)
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No verified same-level alternatives
The available nearby set has no same-level school with a verified grade span.
A Better Chance School/cal Autism Foundation is listed in Richmond, CA; verify the current enrollment path directly.
About A Better Chance School/cal Autism Foundation
A Better Chance School/cal Autism Foundation is a private school in Richmond, CA, serving approximately 44 students in grades UG-UG with a 7.3:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.6 out of 10 and ranks #197 of 1,787 private schools in CA.
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about A Better Chance School/cal Autism Foundation
What grades does A Better Chance School/cal Autism Foundation serve?
A Better Chance School/cal Autism Foundation serves students in grades UG through UG.
How many students attend A Better Chance School/cal Autism Foundation?
A Better Chance School/cal Autism Foundation has an enrollment of approximately 44 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at A Better Chance School/cal Autism Foundation?
The student-teacher ratio at A Better Chance School/cal Autism Foundation is 7.3:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 11:1 for private schools.
How does A Better Chance School/cal Autism Foundation rank in CA?
A Better Chance School/cal Autism Foundation ranks #197 of 1,787 private schools in CA.
What is A Better Chance School/cal Autism Foundation's MySchoolScout rating?
A Better Chance School/cal Autism Foundation has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.6 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
Is A Better Chance School/cal Autism Foundation a private school?
Yes, A Better Chance School/cal Autism Foundation is a private coeducational school with a Nonsectarian affiliation. Private schools are not required to participate in state standardized testing, so academic performance data may be limited compared to public schools.
Is A Better Chance School/cal Autism Foundation a religious school?
No, A Better Chance School/cal Autism Foundation is a nonsectarian (non-religious) private school.
School factsNCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS) (SY 2021–22)
- Grades
- UG – UG
- Enrollment
- 44
- Gender Split
- 82% M / 18% F
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 7.3:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 6
- Type
- private
- Coed Status
- coed
- Affiliation
- Nonsectarian
- School Day
- 6 hours
- Days Per Year
- 210 days
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Contra Costa County
- Phone
- (510) 262-1500
- Area population (ZIP 94806)
- 61,749
- Area average commute
- 34.1 min
- Area median age
- 36.3
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS) · SY 2021–22 · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 94806; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments vintage unavailable; directory SY 2021–22
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