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#594 of 3,177 private schools in CA

Top 19% of private schools

Core Education Academy

Elementary School

1925 Risdon Rd, Concord, CA 94518

Private
70
Students
6.4:1
Student-Teacher
3rd – 8th
Grades Served
Top 19%
in CA

About Core Education Academy

Core Education Academy is an private elementary school in Concord, CA 94518. The school serves approximately 70 students in grades 3rd – 8th with a student-teacher ratio of 6.4:1. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 3.6/10, placing it in the 81.3th percentile among private schools in CA — an below average rating overall.

The school scores particularly well in classroom attention (8.4/10), ranked among private schools in CA. Located in a neighborhood with a median household income of $111,406, where 44% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher. Compared to the 21 public schools in Concord, Core Education Academy rates lower overall (3.6 vs 4.2 average).

Compare to Public Schools

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How Core Education Academy compares to 21 public schools serving similar grades in Concord, CA

Student-Teacher Ratio
6.4:1
This School
vs
21.7:1
Public Avg
Avg School Size
70
This School
vs
386
Public Avg
Avg School Scout Rating
3.6
This School
vs
4.2
Public Avg

Nearby Elementary Schools

School Rating
Core Education Academy (this school) 3.6
Oak Grove Middle 4.3
Ygnacio Valley Elementary 5.0
Cambridge Elementary 3.0
Woodside Elementary 3.7
Meadow Homes Elementary 1.9
El Monte Elementary 4.5
Crossroads High 3.6
Wren Avenue Elementary 3.9
Westwood Elementary 7.5
El Dorado Middle 4.4
Sunrise (Special Education) 3.6
Monte Gardens Elementary 3.7
Holbrook Language Academy 5.1
Mountain View Elementary 4.7
Glenbrook Academy 3.6
Floyd I. Marchus 6.8
Silverwood Elementary 2.8
Sun Terrace Elementary 3.6
Highlands Elementary 3.7
Ayers Elementary 4.2

Showing 20 of 21 schools. View all schools in Concord

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- 8.4 / 10
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Student-Teacher Ratio 6.4:1
🕐 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+ 3.5 / 10
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Enrollment 70
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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

1925 Risdon Rd, Concord, CA 94518

Nearby Schools

20 within 1.2 mi
School Distance Rating
CORE EDUCATION ACADEMY Concord 0.1 mi 3.6
Oak Grove Middle Concord 0.4 mi 4.3
SPECTRUM CENTER-VALLEY CAMPUS Concord 0.4 mi 3.6
Spectrum Center, Inc.-Valley Campus Concord 0.4 mi 3.6
Ygnacio Valley Elementary Concord 0.4 mi 5.0
Saint Francis of Assisi Concord 0.4 mi 3.6
ST FRANCIS OF ASSISI Concord 0.5 mi 3.6
DE LA SALLE HIGH SCHOOL Concord 0.7 mi 3.6
De La Salle High School of Concord Concord 0.7 mi 3.6
Carondelet High School Concord 0.8 mi 3.6
CARONDELET HIGH SCHOOL Concord 0.8 mi 3.6
Ygnacio Valley High Concord 0.8 mi 6.5
Cambridge Elementary Concord 0.9 mi 3.0
Bancroft Elementary Walnut Creek 1.1 mi 6.4
Sonder Creek Academy Walnut Creek 1.0 mi 7.0
Woodside Elementary Concord 0.9 mi 3.7
Fair Oaks Elementary Pleasant Hill 0.9 mi 3.5
SPRINGFIELD MONTESSORI SCHOOL Walnut Creek 1.1 mi 7.0
Contra Costa School of Performing Arts Walnut Creek 1.1 mi 2.7
KLA SCHOOLS OF WALNUT CREEK Walnut Creek 1.2 mi 7.0

Neighborhood Census ACS (2019-2023)

Census data for ZIP 94518 (ACS 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates) · Data sources

Median Income

$111,406

Median Home Value

$826,500

Median Rent

$2,290/mo

Population

27,743

College Educated

44.3%

Homeownership

69.2%

Avg Commute

32.6 min

Poverty Rate

10%

Median Age

40.4

Similar Schools

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

School Rating
Alta-Dutch Flat Elementary Alta, CA 3.6
Hope Academy for Dyslexics Concord, CA 3.6
Lewiston Elementary Lewiston, CA 3.6
St. Thomas the Apostle Oroville, CA 3.6
THE CONCORDIA SCHOOL Concord, CA 3.6
Whittier Independent Study Whittier, CA 3.6

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about Core Education Academy

What grades does Core Education Academy serve?

Core Education Academy serves students in grades 3rd through 8th.

How many students attend Core Education Academy?

Core Education Academy has an enrollment of approximately 70 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Core Education Academy?

The student-teacher ratio at Core Education Academy is 6.4:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 11:1 for private schools.

How does Core Education Academy rank in CA?

Core Education Academy is ranked #594 out of 3,177 private schools in CA.

What is Core Education Academy's MySchoolScout rating?

Core Education Academy has a composite rating of 3.6 out of 10 on MySchoolScout. This score combines academic performance, student growth, equity, and school environment into a single score.

Is Core Education Academy a private school?

Yes, Core Education Academy 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
3rd – 8th
Enrollment
70
Student-Teacher Ratio
6.4:1
Teachers (FTE)
11
Type
private
Coed Status
coed
County
Contra Costa
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