Below Average
#1620 of 1,787 private schools in CA
Center of Arts Technology and Science
Elementary School · Lafayette, CA
A private elementary school in Lafayette, CA serving grades Kindergarten – 4th.
961 FIRST ST, Lafayette, CA 94549
- 16.7:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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
Most recent published year. School vs. CA average.
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Where Center of Arts Technology and Science sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
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Getting around & local context
- Walk 94Walker's Paradise
- Bike 74Very Bikeable
- City Safety: Elevated1,348/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Lafayette), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$231,195
Median home value
$1,968,500
Median rent
$2,902/mo
College educated
77.2%
Homeownership
78.7%
Poverty rate
4.1%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 94549; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Student demographicsNCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS) (SY 2021–22)
Source: NCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS)
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lafayette ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 8.7 | K–5 | 0.1 mi | 509 | Compare → |
| St Perpetua SchoolPrivate · tuition | 4.7private | K–8 | 0.6 mi | 284 | Compare → |
| St. PerpetuaPrivate · tuition | Not rated | K–8 | 0.6 mi | 239 | Compare → |
| Diablo Valley MontessoriPrivate · tuition | Not rated | K | 0.7 mi | 6 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
Center of Arts Technology and Science is listed in Lafayette, CA; verify the current enrollment path directly.
About Center of Arts Technology and Science
Center of Arts Technology and Science is a private elementary school in Lafayette, CA, serving approximately 85 students in grades Kindergarten-4th with a 16.7:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 4.8 out of 10 and ranks #1,620 of 1,787 private schools in CA.
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Center of Arts Technology and Science
What grades does Center of Arts Technology and Science serve?
Center of Arts Technology and Science serves students in grades Kindergarten through 4th.
How many students attend Center of Arts Technology and Science?
Center of Arts Technology and Science has an enrollment of approximately 85 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Center of Arts Technology and Science?
The student-teacher ratio at Center of Arts Technology and Science is 16.7:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 11:1 for private schools.
How does Center of Arts Technology and Science rank in CA?
Center of Arts Technology and Science ranks #1,620 of 1,787 private schools in CA.
What is Center of Arts Technology and Science's MySchoolScout rating?
Center of Arts Technology and Science has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.8 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
Is Center of Arts Technology and Science a private school?
Yes, Center of Arts Technology and Science 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 Center of Arts Technology and Science a religious school?
No, Center of Arts Technology and Science is a nonsectarian (non-religious) private school.
School factsNCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS) (SY 2021–22)
- Grades
- Kindergarten – 4th
- Enrollment
- 85
- Gender Split
- 47% M / 53% F
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 16.7:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 5
- Type
- private
- Coed Status
- coed
- Affiliation
- Nonsectarian
- School Day
- 5.5 hours
- Days Per Year
- 225 days
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Contra Costa County
- Phone
- (925) 283-4500
- Area population (ZIP 94549)
- 28,247
- Area average commute
- 28.6 min
- Area median age
- 45.8
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS) · SY 2021–22 · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 94549; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments vintage unavailable; directory SY 2021–22
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