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#2434 of 3,177 private schools in CA

Alverno Heights Academy

Elementary School

200 North Michillinda Avenue, Sierra Madre, CA 91024

Private
276
Students
16.2:1
Student-Teacher
Kindergarten – 8th
Grades Served
#2434 of 3,177 in CA

About Alverno Heights Academy

Alverno Heights Academy is an private elementary school in Sierra Madre, CA 91024. The school serves approximately 276 students in grades Kindergarten – 8th with a student-teacher ratio of 16.2:1. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.5/10, placing it in the 23.4th percentile among private schools in CA — an average rating overall.

The school scores particularly well in school profile (7.5/10), ranked among private schools in CA. Compared to the 2 public schools in Sierra Madre, Alverno Heights Academy rates lower overall (5.5 vs 6.9 average).

Compare to Public Schools

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How Alverno Heights Academy compares to the 2 public schools in Sierra Madre, CA

Student-Teacher Ratio
16.2:1
This School
vs
25.3:1
Public Avg
Avg School Size
276
This School
vs
606
Public Avg
Avg School Scout Rating
5.5
This School
vs
6.9
Public Avg

All Schools in Sierra Madre

School Rating
Alverno Heights Academy (this school) 5.5
Sierra Madre Elementary 6.8
Sierra Madre Middle 6.9

Demographics sourced from NCES Private School Survey (PSS) and Common Core of Data (CCD). Comparisons are based on enrollment-weighted averages.

Score Breakdown

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)
C 2.9 / 10
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Student-Teacher Ratio 16.2:1
🕐 Instructional Commitment

Data Unavailable

🌍 Diversity & Inclusion

Data Unavailable

📍 Community Context

Data Unavailable

🏛️ School Profile
? Enrollment size and grade span breadth — indicators of program depth and peer community. (15% of overall score)
A- 7.5 / 10
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Enrollment 276
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Score basis: Private school model

Data coverage: 45% of scoring components had data

Components scored: 2 of 5

Ranking pool: Private schools in CA

Test Scores

Test score data not yet available for this school.

Location

200 North Michillinda Avenue, Sierra Madre, CA 91024

Nearby Schools

20 within 1.7 mi
School Distance Rating
ALVERNO HEIGHTS ACADEMY Sierra Madre 0.0 mi 5.5
La Salle High School Pasadena 0.4 mi 5.3
LA SALLE COLLEGE PREPARATORY Pasadena 0.4 mi 5.3
Don Benito Fundamental Pasadena 0.4 mi 5.3
Sierra Madre Elementary Sierra Madre 0.6 mi 6.8
Field (Eugene) Elementary Pasadena 0.7 mi 6.9
BETHANY CHRISTIAN SCHOOL Sierra Madre 0.8 mi 5.5
St. Rita School Sierra Madre 0.8 mi 5.5
Gooden School, The Sierra Madre 0.8 mi 5.5
THE GOODEN SCHOOL Sierra Madre 0.8 mi 5.5
Sierra Madre Middle Sierra Madre 1.3 mi 6.9
Pasadena High Pasadena 1.5 mi 7.7
CIS Academy Pasadena 1.5 mi 8.6
HIGH POINT ACADEMY Pasadena 1.5 mi 5.3
Options For Youth - Duarte Inc Pasadena 1.7 mi 2.7
SIERRA MADRE COMMUNITY NURSERY SCHOOL Sierra Madre 1.6 mi 5.5
Hugo Reid Elementary Arcadia 2.0 mi 5.1
Willard Elementary Pasadena 1.9 mi 7.3
Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary Pasadena 1.7 mi 5.3
ASSUMPTION OF THE BVM ELEMENTARY SCHOOL Pasadena 1.7 mi 5.3

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Arts In Action Community Charter Los Angeles, CA 5.5
Brooktree Elementary San Jose, CA 5.5
CRESTVIEW PREPARATORY SCHOOL La Canada Flintridge, CA 5.5
Carmela Elementary Whittier, CA 5.5

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about Alverno Heights Academy

What grades does Alverno Heights Academy serve?

Alverno Heights Academy serves students in grades Kindergarten through 8th.

How many students attend Alverno Heights Academy?

Alverno Heights Academy has an enrollment of approximately 276 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Alverno Heights Academy?

The student-teacher ratio at Alverno Heights Academy is 16.2:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 11:1 for private schools.

How does Alverno Heights Academy rank in CA?

Alverno Heights Academy is ranked #2434 out of 3,177 private schools in CA.

What is Alverno Heights Academy's MySchoolScout rating?

Alverno Heights Academy has a composite rating of 5.5 out of 10 on MySchoolScout. This score combines academic performance, student growth, equity, and school environment into a single score.

Is Alverno Heights Academy a private school?

Yes, Alverno Heights Academy is a private coeducational school. Private schools are not required to participate in state standardized testing, so academic performance data may be limited compared to public schools.

Quick Facts NCES PSS (SY 2024-25)

Grades
Kindergarten – 8th
Enrollment
276
Student-Teacher Ratio
16.2:1
Teachers (FTE)
17
Type
private
Coed Status
coed
County
Los Angeles
Data Year
2025–2026

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Data Sources: School Info: NCES PSS (SY 2024-25) Ratings: MySchoolScout (2024) Full data source details