Excellent
#5 of 1,787 private schools in CA
Top 1% of private schools
Alverno Heights Academy
School · Sierra Madre, CA
A private school in Sierra Madre, CA serving grades Pre-K – 12th.
200 N MICHILLINDA AVE, Sierra Madre, CA 91024
- 6.3:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
PreliminaryWhat 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.
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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
Most recent published year. School vs. CA average.
Test score data not yet available for this school.
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Where Alverno Heights Academy sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
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Getting around & local context
- Walk 59Somewhat Walkable
- Bike 39Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: Elevated816/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Sierra Madre), 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
$141,094
Median home value
$1,172,200
Median rent
$2,086/mo
College educated
65.4%
Homeownership
57%
Poverty rate
4.8%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 91024; 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)
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cis AcademyEnrollment path unverified | 7.7 | K–12 | 1.5 mi | 235 | Compare → |
| Villa Esperanza ServicesPrivate · tuition | 6.3private | K–12 | 2.4 mi | 76 | Compare → |
| Arroyo Pacific AcademyPrivate · tuition | 6.1private | K–12 | 2.5 mi | 123 | Compare → |
| Rancho Learning Center (alternative)Enrollment path unverified | 7.8 | K–12 | 3.1 mi | 72 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
Alverno Heights Academy is listed in Sierra Madre, CA; verify the current enrollment path directly.
About Alverno Heights Academy
Alverno Heights Academy is a private school in Sierra Madre, CA, serving approximately 350 students in grades Pre-K-12th with a 6.3:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 8.7 out of 10 and ranks #5 of 1,787 private schools in CA.
What's said publicly about Alverno Heights Academy
Synthesized from public, attributable sources. Updated May 2026.
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Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Alverno Heights Academy
What grades does Alverno Heights Academy serve?
Alverno Heights Academy serves students in grades Pre-K through 12th.
How many students attend Alverno Heights Academy?
Alverno Heights Academy has an enrollment of approximately 350 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Alverno Heights Academy?
The student-teacher ratio at Alverno Heights Academy is 6.3:1. 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 ranks #5 of 1,787 private schools in CA.
What is Alverno Heights Academy's MySchoolScout rating?
Alverno Heights Academy has a current MySchoolScout rating of 8.7 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
Is Alverno Heights Academy a private school?
Yes, Alverno Heights Academy is a private coeducational school with a Roman Catholic affiliation. Private schools are not required to participate in state standardized testing, so academic performance data may be limited compared to public schools.
Is Alverno Heights Academy a religious school?
Alverno Heights Academy has a Roman Catholic religious affiliation.
School factsNCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS) (SY 2021–22)
- Grades
- Pre-K – 12th
- Enrollment
- 350
- Gender Split
- 33% M / 67% F
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 6.3:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 55
- Type
- private
- Coed Status
- coed
- Affiliation
- Roman Catholic
- School Day
- 7 hours
- Days Per Year
- 184 days
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Los Angeles County
- Phone
- (626) 355-3463
- Area population (ZIP 91024)
- 11,020
- Area average commute
- 29.7 min
- Area median age
- 46.9
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 91024; 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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