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#297 of 1,787 private schools in CA

Top 17% of private schools

Academy of the Arts

Elementary School · Redondo Beach, CA

A private elementary school in Redondo Beach, CA serving grades Kindergarten – 5th.

Private

2108 VAIL AVE, Redondo Beach, CA 90278

  • 4.4:1 student-teacher ratio

Academics

Preliminary

What this rating measures

This rating reflects classroom size, instructional time, student diversity, community resources, and school characteristics. Private schools are ranked against other private schools in CA.

Classroom Attention
?Student-teacher ratio calibrated against other private schools. Lower ratios mean more individual attention. (30% of overall score)
A+9.7 / 10
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Student-Teacher Ratio4.4:1
Instructional Commitment
?Total annual instructional hours based on school day length and days per year. (15% of overall score)
B+6.6 / 10
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School Day Length7 hours
Annual Instructional Hours1,239
Diversity & Inclusion
?Racial and ethnic diversity of the student body using Simpson's diversity index. (20% of overall score)
B+6.6 / 10
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Diversity Index57%
Community Context

Data not available

School Profile
?Enrollment size and grade span breadth — indicators of program depth and peer community. (15% of overall score)
B-4.8 / 10
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Enrollment73
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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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Test score data not yet available for this school.

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The neighborhood

Where Academy of the Arts sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.

Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries. Open the Los Angeles map →

Getting around & local context

  • Walk 90Walker's Paradise
  • Bike 75Very Bikeable
  • City Safety: High2,844/100K

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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Redondo Beach), 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

$148,581

Median home value

$1,195,700

Median rent

$2,417/mo

College educated

62.5%

Homeownership

57.7%

Poverty rate

4.6%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 90278; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

Student demographicsNCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS) (SY 2021–22)

White52.1%
Two or More39.7%
Asian4.1%
Hispanic2.7%
Black1.4%

Source: NCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS)

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

4 from a 5-mile search

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
Academy of the ArtsPrivate · tuitionNot ratedK–60.0 mi56Compare →
Madison ElementaryEnrollment path unverified7.6K–50.1 mi465Compare →
Birney ElementaryEnrollment path unverified8.9K–50.5 mi429Compare →
Lincoln ElementaryEnrollment path unverified7.4K–60.5 mi581Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.

Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.

Academy of the Arts is listed in Redondo Beach, CA; verify the current enrollment path directly.

About Academy of the Arts

Academy of the Arts is a private elementary school in Redondo Beach, CA, serving approximately 73 students in grades Kindergarten-5th with a 4.4:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.4 out of 10 and ranks #297 of 1,787 private schools in CA.

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Academy of the Arts

What grades does Academy of the Arts serve?

Academy of the Arts serves students in grades Kindergarten through 5th.

How many students attend Academy of the Arts?

Academy of the Arts has an enrollment of approximately 73 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Academy of the Arts?

The student-teacher ratio at Academy of the Arts is 4.4:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 11:1 for private schools.

How does Academy of the Arts rank in CA?

Academy of the Arts ranks #297 of 1,787 private schools in CA.

What is Academy of the Arts's MySchoolScout rating?

Academy of the Arts has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.4 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.

Is Academy of the Arts a private school?

Yes, Academy of the Arts is a private coeducational school with a Jewish affiliation. Private schools are not required to participate in state standardized testing, so academic performance data may be limited compared to public schools.

Is Academy of the Arts a religious school?

Academy of the Arts has a Jewish religious affiliation.

School factsNCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS) (SY 2021–22)

Grades
Kindergarten – 5th
Enrollment
73
Gender Split
48% M / 52% F
Student-Teacher Ratio
4.4:1
Teachers (FTE)
17
Type
private
Coed Status
coed
Affiliation
Jewish
School Day
7 hours
Days Per Year
177 days
Setting
Large Suburb
County
Los Angeles County
Area population (ZIP 90278)
42,536
Area average commute
26.3 min
Area median age
38.9
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 90278; 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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