Very Good
#324 of 1,787 private schools in CA
Top 18% of private schools
Carden Hall
Elementary School
1541 MONROVIA AVE, Newport Beach, CA 92663
Enrollment
407
Student-Teacher
6.8:1
Score
7.3
Grades
Pre-K – 8th
Enrollment
407
Student-Teacher
6.8:1
Score
7.3
Grades
Pre-K – 8th
Data vintage
2021-22
Data vintage2021-22
How this school compares
California private schools
#324 of 1,787
In Newport Beach
#1 of 3
public schools
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About Carden Hall
Carden Hall is a private elementary school in Newport Beach, CA. Carden Hall serves approximately 407 students, and covers grades Pre-K-8th, and has a 6.8:1 student-teacher ratio. Carden Hall has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.3 out of 10 and ranks #324 of 1,787 private schools in CA.
- This school 7.3 · Very Good
- CA avg 6.2
What Parents Should Know
At 6.8:1 students to teachers, Carden Hall sits well below the national average. Smaller classes like that usually mean more one-on-one time between students and teachers.
Carden Hall 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 Carden Hall compares to the 1 public school in Newport Beach, CA
Student Demographics
All Schools in Newport Beach
| School | Rating |
|---|---|
| Carden Hall (this school) | 7.3 |
| Suncoast Preparatory Academy | 5.1 |
Demographics sourced from NCES Private School Survey (PSS) and Common Core of Data (CCD). Comparisons are based on enrollment-weighted averages.
Score Breakdown
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
Test score data not yet available for this school.
Student Demographics NCES PSS (SY 2021-22)
Source: NCES Private School Survey (PSS)
Location
1541 MONROVIA AVE, Newport Beach, CA 92663
Nearby Alternatives
Families considering Carden Hall may also want to explore other elementary schools in the area. Newport Elementary (rated 9.4/10, 2.0 miles away, in nearby Costa Mesa), which scores notably higher. Another option is Everett A. Rea Elementary (rated 8.7/10, 1.5 miles away, in nearby Costa Mesa), which scores notably higher. Additionally, John H. Eader Elementary (rated 8.5/10, 1.8 miles away, in nearby Huntington Beach), which scores notably higher. For more schools in Newport Beach, see our Newport Beach schools guide .
Nearby Schools
20 within 1.9 mi| School | Distance | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| Carden Hall, Inc Newport Beach | 0.0 mi | — |
| Pacifica Christian High School-Orange County Newport Beach | 0.2 mi | — |
| Whittier Elementary Costa Mesa | 0.7 mi | 6.8 |
| Newport Heights Elementary Costa Mesa | 1.0 mi | 8.0 |
| Pomona Elementary Costa Mesa | 1.4 mi | 7.7 |
| Victoria Elementary Costa Mesa | 1.5 mi | 7.2 |
| Everett A. Rea Elementary Costa Mesa | 1.5 mi | 8.7 |
| CHRIST LUTHERAN SCHOOL Costa Mesa | 1.6 mi | 6.0 |
| Horace Ensign Intermediate Costa Mesa | 1.4 mi | 8.9 |
| Page Private-Costa Mesa Costa Mesa | 1.6 mi | — |
| PAGE ACADEMY Costa Mesa | 1.6 mi | 7.8 |
| Wilson Elementary Costa Mesa | 1.7 mi | 6.5 |
| Newport Harbor High Costa Mesa | 1.5 mi | 8.2 |
| Estancia High Costa Mesa | 1.9 mi | 8.0 |
| THE WALDORF SCHOOL OF ORANGE COUNTY Costa Mesa | 1.9 mi | 6.8 |
| Waldorf School of Orange County Costa Mesa | 1.9 mi | — |
| International School for Science and Culture Costa Mesa | 1.6 mi | 4.1 |
| John H. Eader Elementary Huntington Beach | 1.8 mi | 8.5 |
| Newport Elementary Costa Mesa | 2.0 mi | 9.4 |
| Mariners Elementary Costa Mesa | 1.9 mi | 8.2 |
Neighborhood Census ACS (2019-2023)
Census data for ZIP 92663 (ACS 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates) · Data sources
Median Income
$138,271
Median Home Value
$2,000,001
Median Rent
$2,717/mo
Population
21,584
College Educated
63.7%
Homeownership
48.7%
Avg Commute
22.9 min
Poverty Rate
9.1%
Median Age
44.1
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Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about Carden Hall
What grades does Carden Hall serve?
Carden Hall serves students in grades Pre-K through 8th.
How many students attend Carden Hall?
Carden Hall has an enrollment of approximately 407 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Carden Hall?
The student-teacher ratio at Carden Hall is 6.8:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 11:1 for private schools.
How does Carden Hall rank in CA?
Carden Hall ranks #324 of 1,787 private schools in CA.
What is Carden Hall's MySchoolScout rating?
Carden Hall has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.3 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
Is Carden Hall a private school?
Yes, Carden Hall 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 Carden Hall a religious school?
No, Carden Hall is a nonsectarian (non-religious) private school.
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Quick Facts NCES PSS (SY 2021-22)
- Grades
- Pre-K – 8th
- Enrollment
- 407
- Gender Split
- 50% M / 50% F
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 6.8:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 60
- Type
- private
- Coed Status
- coed
- Affiliation
- Nonsectarian
- School Day
- 7.2 hours
- Days Per Year
- 164 days
- Setting
- Small City
- County
- Orange County
- Phone
- (949) 645-1773
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