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Big Minds
Middle School
1937 SAN PABLO AVE, Pinole, CA 94564
Enrollment
26
Student-Teacher
2.9:1
Grades
1st – 8th
Enrollment
26
Student-Teacher
2.9:1
Grades
1st – 8th
Data vintage
2021-22
Data vintage2021-22
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Big Minds
Middle School in Pinole · grades 1st – 8th. Start here, then compare fit against nearby and district options.
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About Big Minds
Big Minds is a private middle school in Pinole, CA. Big Minds serves approximately 26 students, and covers grades 1st-8th, and has a 2.9:1 student-teacher ratio. MySchoolScout does not publish a rating for this profile because there is not enough verified data to rate it fairly.
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What Parents Should Know
At 26 students, Big Minds 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 2.9:1 students to teachers, Big Minds sits well below the national average. Smaller classes like that usually mean more one-on-one time between students and teachers.
Big Minds 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
BetaHow Big Minds compares to 6 public schools serving similar grades in Pinole, CA
Student Demographics
Nearby Middle Schools
| School | Rating |
|---|---|
| Big Minds (this school) | — |
| Collins Elementary | 4.7 |
| West County Mandarin | 8.9 |
| Pinole Middle | 5.9 |
| Shannon Elementary | 8.0 |
| Stewart Elementary | 6.2 |
| Ellerhorst Elementary | 5.7 |
Demographics sourced from NCES Private School Survey (PSS) and Common Core of Data (CCD). Comparisons are based on enrollment-weighted averages.
School Profile
Limited Data- Grades
- 1st – 8th
- Enrollment
- 26 students
- Type
- Private
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 2.9:1
- Address
- 1937 SAN PABLO AVE, Pinole, CA 94564
- Phone
- (510) 334-0919
- Data Year
- SY 2021-22
Why doesn't this school have a score?
We don't have enough verified data to rate this school fairly. Private schools in CA aren't required to report standardized test scores to the state, which limits the data available for our rating model.
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Test Scores
Test score data not yet available for this school.
Student Demographics NCES PSS (SY 2021-22)
Source: NCES Private School Survey (PSS)
Location
1937 SAN PABLO AVE, Pinole, CA 94564
Nearby Alternatives
Families considering Big Minds may also want to explore other middle schools in the area. Pinole Middle (rated 5.9/10, 0.7 miles away). Additionally, Betty Reid Soskin Middle (rated 5.7/10, 1.5 miles away, in nearby El Sobrante). For more schools in Pinole, see our Pinole schools guide .
Nearby Schools
20 within 2.0 mi| School | Distance | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| Big Minds Unschool Online Pinole | 0.0 mi | — |
| ST JOSEPH ELEMENTARY SCHOOL Pinole | 0.2 mi | 7.0 |
| LA CASITA BILINGUE MONTESSORI SCHOOL Pinole | 0.2 mi | — |
| King's Academy Pinole | 0.3 mi | — |
| Collins Elementary Pinole | 0.4 mi | 4.7 |
| Pinole Middle Pinole | 0.7 mi | 5.9 |
| West County Mandarin Pinole | 0.7 mi | 8.9 |
| Stewart Elementary Pinole | 1.0 mi | 6.2 |
| Pinole Valley High Pinole | 1.0 mi | 6.9 |
| Shannon Elementary Pinole | 1.0 mi | 8.0 |
| Tara Hills Elementary San Pablo | 1.2 mi | 4.3 |
| Ohlone Elementary Hercules | 1.2 mi | 8.0 |
| Seneca Family of Agencies, Catalyst Academy El Sobrante | 1.5 mi | — |
| Betty Reid Soskin Middle El Sobrante | 1.5 mi | 5.7 |
| SENECA FAMILY OF AGENCIE- CATALYST ACADEMY El Sobrante | 1.5 mi | — |
| EL SOBRANTE CHRISTIAN SCHOOL El Sobrante | 1.6 mi | 6.6 |
| El Sobrante Christian School El Sobrante | 1.6 mi | — |
| Bethel Christian Academy El Sobrante | 1.8 mi | — |
| Caliber: Beta Academy Richmond | 1.6 mi | 6.4 |
| Murphy Elementary El Sobrante | 2.0 mi | 4.2 |
Neighborhood Census ACS (2019-2023)
Census data for ZIP 94564 (ACS 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates) · Data sources
Median Income
$120,833
Median Home Value
$697,100
Median Rent
$2,738/mo
Population
18,835
College Educated
38.7%
Homeownership
75.9%
Avg Commute
37.5 min
Poverty Rate
6.5%
Median Age
44.1
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Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about Big Minds
What grades does Big Minds serve?
Big Minds serves students in grades 1st through 8th.
How many students attend Big Minds?
Big Minds has an enrollment of approximately 26 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Big Minds?
The student-teacher ratio at Big Minds is 2.9:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 11:1 for private schools.
Is Big Minds a private school?
Yes, Big Minds 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 Big Minds a religious school?
No, Big Minds is a nonsectarian (non-religious) private school.
Quick Facts NCES PSS (SY 2021-22)
- Grades
- 1st – 8th
- Enrollment
- 26
- Gender Split
- 85% M / 15% F
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 2.9:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 9
- Type
- private
- Coed Status
- coed
- Affiliation
- Nonsectarian
- School Day
- 7 hours
- Days Per Year
- 145 days
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Contra Costa County
- Phone
- (510) 334-0919
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