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#60 of 1,787 private schools in CA

Top 3% of private schools

Bell Tower Trilingual School

Elementary School

3116 W MAIN ST, Alhambra, CA 91801

Private

Enrollment

89

Student-Teacher

8.1:1

Score

8.2

Grades

Kindergarten – 8th

Data vintage2021-22

How this school compares

California private schools

#60 of 1,787

In Alhambra

#1 of 8

public schools

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Bell Tower Trilingual School

8.2/10

Elementary School in Alhambra · grades Kindergarten – 8th. Start here, then compare fit against nearby and district options.

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9.0/10

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7.7/10

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About Bell Tower Trilingual School

Bell Tower Trilingual School is a private elementary school in Alhambra, CA. Bell Tower Trilingual School serves approximately 89 students, and covers grades Kindergarten-8th, and has a 8.1:1 student-teacher ratio. Bell Tower Trilingual School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 8.2 out of 10 and ranks #60 of 1,787 private schools in CA.

How it compares2.0 pts above CA schools
  • This school 8.2 · Excellent
  • CA avg 6.2

What Parents Should Know

At 89 students, Bell Tower Trilingual School is on the smaller side. That usually buys more individual attention and teachers who know every kid by name, with the trade-off of fewer electives and extracurriculars than a larger school can staff. Ask what activities it actually offers.

At 8.1:1 students to teachers, Bell Tower Trilingual School sits well below the national average. Smaller classes like that usually mean more one-on-one time between students and teachers.

Bell Tower Trilingual School is private, so it runs independently of the local district and sets its own curriculum. That freedom cuts both ways depending on what you want for your child. If you're considering it, start with the practical questions: tuition, financial aid, and how admissions work.

Compare to Public Schools

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How Bell Tower Trilingual School compares to 9 public schools serving similar grades in Alhambra, CA

Student-Teacher Ratio
8.1:1
This School
vs
21.6:1
Public Avg
Avg School Size
89
This School
vs
598
Public Avg
Avg School Scout Rating
8.2
This School
vs
7.5
Public Avg

Student Demographics

Hispanic 32.6% vs 0%
Asian 32.6% vs 0%
White 21.3% vs 0%
Black 2.2% vs 0%
Bell Tower Trilingual School Alhambra Public Avg

Nearby Elementary Schools

School Rating
Bell Tower Trilingual School (this school) 8.2
Emery Park Elementary 7.7
Park Elementary 8.1
William Northrup Elementary 7.8
Garfield Elementary 7.8
Fremont Elementary 7.4
Marguerita Elementary 8.1
Ramona Elementary 7.4
Granada Elementary 5.2
Martha Baldwin Elementary 8.3

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

Score Breakdown

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- 8.0 / 10
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Student-Teacher Ratio 8.1:1
Instructional Commitment
? Total annual instructional hours based on school day length and days per year. (15% of overall score)
A+ 9.6 / 10
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School Day Length 8 hours
Annual Instructional Hours 1,680
Diversity & Inclusion
? Racial and ethnic diversity of the student body using Simpson's diversity index. (20% of overall score)
A 9.4 / 10
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Diversity Index 73%
Community Context

Data Unavailable

School Profile
? Enrollment size and grade span breadth — indicators of program depth and peer community. (15% of overall score)
B 5.5 / 10
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Enrollment 89
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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

Test score data not yet available for this school.

Student Demographics NCES PSS (SY 2021-22)

Hispanic 32.6%
Asian 32.6%
White 21.3%
Two or More 11.2%
Black 2.2%

Source: NCES Private School Survey (PSS)

Location

3116 W MAIN ST, Alhambra, CA 91801

Nearby Alternatives

Families considering Bell Tower Trilingual School may also want to explore other elementary schools in the area. Sierra Vista Elementary (rated 9.0/10, 0.1 miles away, in nearby Los Angeles), which scores slightly higher. Another option is Monterey Hills Elementary (rated 8.6/10, 0.7 miles away, in nearby South Pasadena), which scores slightly higher. Additionally, Marengo Elementary (rated 8.3/10, 1.3 miles away, in nearby South Pasadena), with a very similar rating. For more schools in Alhambra, see our Alhambra schools guide .

Nearby Schools

20 within 1.4 mi
School Distance Rating
Bell Tower Trilingual School Los Angeles 0.1 mi
Sierra Vista Elementary Los Angeles 0.1 mi 9.0
Emery Park Elementary Alhambra 0.5 mi 7.7
ALMANSOR ACADEMY (INSTITUTE FOR REDESIGN OF LEARNI South Pasadena 0.6 mi 6.8
Institute for the Redesign of Learning, Almansor Academy South Pasadena 0.6 mi
ONEONTA MONTESSORI SCHOOL Alhambra 0.6 mi 6.7
Cesar Chavez Elementary Los Angeles 0.7 mi 6.0
Monterey Hills Elementary South Pasadena 0.7 mi 8.6
HOLY FAMILY CATHOLIC SCHOOL South Pasadena 1.0 mi 5.3
Park Elementary Alhambra 0.9 mi 8.1
Sierra Park Elementary Los Angeles 1.0 mi 8.2
South Pasadena Senior High South Pasadena 1.1 mi 8.2
South Pasadena Middle South Pasadena 1.1 mi 9.0
ST JAMES PARISH DAY SCHOOL & KINDERGARTEN South Pasadena 1.2 mi
All Souls School Alhambra 1.1 mi
ALL SOULS WORLD LANGUAGE CATHOLIC SCHOOL Alhambra 1.1 mi 6.8
El Sereno Elementary Los Angeles 1.1 mi 7.7
LITTLE ACORN MONTESSORI ACADEMY Alhambra 1.2 mi
Marengo Elementary South Pasadena 1.3 mi 8.3
Arroyo Vista Elementary South Pasadena 1.4 mi 8.3

Neighborhood Census ACS (2019-2023)

Census data for ZIP 91801 (ACS 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates) · Data sources

Median Income

$85,549

Median Home Value

$797,000

Median Rent

$1,879/mo

Population

53,730

College Educated

40.6%

Homeownership

37.7%

Avg Commute

30.7 min

Poverty Rate

11.5%

Median Age

41.7

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Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about Bell Tower Trilingual School

What grades does Bell Tower Trilingual School serve?

Bell Tower Trilingual School serves students in grades Kindergarten through 8th.

How many students attend Bell Tower Trilingual School?

Bell Tower Trilingual School has an enrollment of approximately 89 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Bell Tower Trilingual School?

The student-teacher ratio at Bell Tower Trilingual School is 8.1:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 11:1 for private schools.

How does Bell Tower Trilingual School rank in CA?

Bell Tower Trilingual School ranks #60 of 1,787 private schools in CA.

What is Bell Tower Trilingual School's MySchoolScout rating?

Bell Tower Trilingual School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 8.2 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.

Is Bell Tower Trilingual School a private school?

Yes, Bell Tower Trilingual School 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 Bell Tower Trilingual School a religious school?

No, Bell Tower Trilingual School is a nonsectarian (non-religious) private school.

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Neighborhood Context

Walk Score
79 Very Walkable
Bike Score
54 Bikeable

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Quick Facts NCES PSS (SY 2021-22)

Grades
Kindergarten – 8th
Enrollment
89
Gender Split
52% M / 48% F
Student-Teacher Ratio
8.1:1
Teachers (FTE)
11
Type
private
Coed Status
coed
Affiliation
Nonsectarian
School Day
8 hours
Days Per Year
210 days
Setting
Large Suburb
County
Los Angeles County

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