Excellent
#49 of 3,177 private schools in CA
Top 2% of private schools
Barnhart School
Elementary School
240 West Colorado Boulevard, Arcadia, CA 91007
About Barnhart School
Barnhart School is an private elementary school in Arcadia, CA 91007. The school serves approximately 114 students in grades Kindergarten – 8th with a student-teacher ratio of 5.3:1. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 8.4/10, placing it in the 98.5th percentile among private schools in CA — an above average rating overall.
The school scores particularly well in classroom attention (9.1/10), ranked among private schools in CA. Located in a neighborhood with a median household income of $101,762, where 54% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher. Compared to the 11 public schools in Arcadia, Barnhart School rates higher overall (8.4 vs 5.7 average).
Compare to Public Schools
BetaHow Barnhart School compares to 11 public schools serving similar grades in Arcadia, CA
Nearby Elementary Schools
| School | Rating |
|---|---|
| Barnhart School (this school) | 8.4 |
| First Avenue Middle | 5.6 |
| Foothills Middle | 5.5 |
| Rancho Learning Center (Alternative) | 2.8 |
| Highland Oaks Elementary | 6.9 |
| Holly Avenue Elementary | 6.7 |
| Hugo Reid Elementary | 5.1 |
| Richard Henry Dana Middle | 6.2 |
| Camino Grove Elementary | 7.7 |
| Baldwin Stocker Elementary | 4.5 |
| Longley Way Elementary | 6.1 |
| Rio Hondo Elementary | 5.3 |
Demographics sourced from NCES Private School Survey (PSS) and Common Core of Data (CCD). Comparisons are based on enrollment-weighted averages.
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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
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Location
240 West Colorado Boulevard, Arcadia, CA 91007
Nearby Schools
20 within 1.6 mi| School | Distance | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| BARNHART SCHOOL Arcadia | 0.0 mi | 8.4 |
| EXCELSIOR SCHOOL Arcadia | 0.4 mi | 8.4 |
| ARROYO PACIFIC ACADEMY Arcadia | 0.4 mi | 8.4 |
| Arroyo Pacific Academy Arcadia | 0.4 mi | 8.4 |
| First Avenue Middle Arcadia | 0.9 mi | 5.6 |
| Arcadia High Arcadia | 1.1 mi | 5.0 |
| HOLY ANGELS SCHOOL Arcadia | 1.1 mi | 8.4 |
| Holy Angels Arcadia | 1.1 mi | 8.4 |
| Foothills Middle Arcadia | 1.0 mi | 5.5 |
| Highland Oaks Elementary Arcadia | 1.1 mi | 6.9 |
| SIERRA MADRE COMMUNITY NURSERY SCHOOL Sierra Madre | 1.2 mi | 5.5 |
| Rancho Learning Center (Alternative) Arcadia | 1.1 mi | 2.8 |
| Holly Avenue Elementary Arcadia | 1.3 mi | 6.7 |
| Sierra Madre Middle Sierra Madre | 1.4 mi | 6.9 |
| Arcadia College Preparatory Arcadia | 1.3 mi | 8.4 |
| Monrovia High Monrovia | 1.3 mi | 5.6 |
| BETHANY CHRISTIAN SCHOOL Sierra Madre | 1.5 mi | 5.5 |
| THE GOODEN SCHOOL Sierra Madre | 1.5 mi | 5.5 |
| Gooden School, The Sierra Madre | 1.5 mi | 5.5 |
| ARCADIA MONTESSORI SCHOOL Arcadia | 1.6 mi | 8.4 |
Neighborhood Census ACS (2019-2023)
Census data for ZIP 91007 (ACS 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates) · Data sources
Median Income
$101,762
Median Home Value
$1,231,100
Median Rent
$2,129/mo
Population
33,141
College Educated
53.5%
Homeownership
52.1%
Avg Commute
30.3 min
Poverty Rate
7%
Median Age
43.7
Similar Schools
Schools in the same state with comparable level, size, and ratings
| School | Rating |
|---|---|
| BARNHART SCHOOL Arcadia, CA | 8.4 |
| Bolinas-Stinson Elementary Bolinas, CA | 8.4 |
| Community Christian Homeschool Aliso Viejo, CA | 8.4 |
| Hillside Elementary Los Angeles, CA | 8.4 |
| PEARL PREPARATORY SCHOOL Arcadia, CA | 8.4 |
| SEVEN ARROWS ELEMENTARY Pacific Palisades, CA | 8.4 |
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about Barnhart School
What grades does Barnhart School serve?
Barnhart School serves students in grades Kindergarten through 8th.
How many students attend Barnhart School?
Barnhart School has an enrollment of approximately 114 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Barnhart School?
The student-teacher ratio at Barnhart School is 5.3:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 11:1 for private schools.
How does Barnhart School rank in CA?
Barnhart School is ranked #49 out of 3,177 private schools in CA.
What is Barnhart School's MySchoolScout rating?
Barnhart School has a composite rating of 8.4 out of 10 on MySchoolScout. This score combines academic performance, student growth, equity, and school environment into a single score.
Is Barnhart School a private school?
Yes, Barnhart School 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.
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Quick Facts NCES PSS (SY 2024-25)
- Grades
- Kindergarten – 8th
- Enrollment
- 114
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 5.3:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 22
- Type
- private
- Coed Status
- coed
- County
- Los Angeles
- Phone
- (626) 446-5588
- Data Year
- 2025–2026
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