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#740 of 3,177 private schools in CA

Top 23% of private schools

Carden Conservatory

Elementary School

5702 Clark Drive, Huntington Beach, CA 92649

Private
88
Students
7.3:1
Student-Teacher
Kindergarten – 8th
Grades Served
Top 23%
in CA

About Carden Conservatory

Carden Conservatory is an private elementary school in Huntington Beach, CA 92649. The school serves approximately 88 students in grades Kindergarten – 8th with a student-teacher ratio of 7.3:1. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.9/10, placing it in the 76.7th percentile among private schools in CA — an above average rating overall.

The school scores particularly well in classroom attention (7.8/10), ranked among private schools in CA. Located in a neighborhood with a median household income of $121,604, where 51% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher. Compared to the 27 public schools in Huntington Beach, Carden Conservatory rates higher overall (7.9 vs 6.1 average).

Compare to Public Schools

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How Carden Conservatory compares to 27 public schools serving similar grades in Huntington Beach, CA

Student-Teacher Ratio
7.3:1
This School
vs
23.8:1
Public Avg
Avg School Size
88
This School
vs
520
Public Avg
Avg School Scout Rating
7.9
This School
vs
6.1
Public Avg

Nearby Elementary Schools

School Rating
Carden Conservatory (this school) 7.9
Village View Elementary 5.6
Circle View Elementary 5.1
Spring View Middle 6.6
College View Elementary 7.6
Marine View Middle 6.2
Schroeder Elementary 6.8
Harbour View Elementary 5.6
Golden View Elementary 3.7
Hope View Elementary 4.2
Helen Stacey Middle 7.3
Ada Clegg Elementary 5.8
Mesa View Middle 6.7
Sycamore Creek Community Charter 2.5
Oak View Elementary 4.8
Huntington Seacliff Elementary 6.9
Lake View Elementary 7.4
Agnes L. Smith Elementary 5.8
Kinetic Academy 7.9
Ethel Dwyer Middle 4.9
Newland (William T.) Elementary 8.2

Showing 20 of 27 schools. View all schools in Huntington Beach

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)
A- 7.8 / 10
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Student-Teacher Ratio 7.3:1
🕐 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)
C+ 4.3 / 10
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Enrollment 88
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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

5702 Clark Drive, Huntington Beach, CA 92649

Nearby Schools

20 within 1.4 mi
School Distance Rating
CARDEN CONSERVATORY Huntington Beach 0.0 mi 7.9
MONTESSORI CHILD DEVELOPMENT CENTER Huntington Beach 0.0 mi 7.9
Montessori Child Development Center Huntington Beach 0.1 mi 7.9
Village View Elementary Huntington Beach 0.3 mi 5.6
Marina High Huntington Beach 0.4 mi 7.8
ST BONAVENTURE Huntington Beach 0.4 mi 7.9
Circle View Elementary Huntington Beach 0.7 mi 5.1
Spring View Middle Huntington Beach 0.7 mi 6.6
GRACE LUTHERAN SCHOOL & PRESCHOOL Huntington Beach 0.8 mi 7.9
Grace Lutheran School, Huntington Beach Huntington Beach 0.8 mi 7.9
LePort Schools - Huntington Harbor Hungtington Beach 0.9 mi 5.5
College View Elementary Huntington Beach 0.9 mi 7.6
LEPORT SCHOOLS - HUNTINGTON BEACH Huntington Beach 0.9 mi 7.9
Marine View Middle Huntington Beach 1.2 mi 6.2
Schroeder Elementary Huntington Beach 1.2 mi 6.8
Hope View Elementary Huntington Beach 1.5 mi 4.2
Helen Stacey Middle Huntington Beach 1.5 mi 7.3
Golden View Elementary Huntington Beach 1.5 mi 3.7
Ada Clegg Elementary Huntington Beach 1.6 mi 5.8
Harbour View Elementary Huntington Beach 1.4 mi 5.6

Neighborhood Census ACS (2019-2023)

Census data for ZIP 92649 (ACS 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates) · Data sources

Median Income

$121,604

Median Home Value

$1,070,800

Median Rent

$2,554/mo

Population

35,504

College Educated

50.6%

Homeownership

58.1%

Avg Commute

32.1 min

Poverty Rate

5.9%

Median Age

45.1

Similar Schools

Schools in the same state with comparable level, size, and ratings

School Rating
ACADEMY OF THE ARTS Redondo Beach, CA 7.9
Academy of the Arts Redondo Beach, CA 7.9
BELL TOWER TRILINGUAL SCHOOL Alhambra, CA 7.9
CARDEN CONSERVATORY Huntington Beach, CA 7.9
Canyon Elementary Canyon, CA 7.9
EMMAUS LUTHERAN SCHOOL Alhambra, CA 7.9

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about Carden Conservatory

What grades does Carden Conservatory serve?

Carden Conservatory serves students in grades Kindergarten through 8th.

How many students attend Carden Conservatory?

Carden Conservatory has an enrollment of approximately 88 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Carden Conservatory?

The student-teacher ratio at Carden Conservatory is 7.3:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 11:1 for private schools.

How does Carden Conservatory rank in CA?

Carden Conservatory is ranked #740 out of 3,177 private schools in CA.

What is Carden Conservatory's MySchoolScout rating?

Carden Conservatory has a composite rating of 7.9 out of 10 on MySchoolScout. This score combines academic performance, student growth, equity, and school environment into a single score.

Is Carden Conservatory a private school?

Yes, Carden Conservatory 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
88
Student-Teacher Ratio
7.3:1
Teachers (FTE)
12
Type
private
Coed Status
coed
County
Orange
Data Year
2025–2026

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Data Sources: School Info: NCES PSS (SY 2024-25) Neighborhood: Census ACS (2019-2023) Ratings: MySchoolScout (2024) Full data source details