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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
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
BetaHow Core Education Academy compares to 21 public schools serving similar grades in Concord, CA
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 |
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Demographics sourced from NCES Private School Survey (PSS) and Common Core of Data (CCD). Comparisons are based on enrollment-weighted averages.
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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
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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.
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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
- Phone
- (925) 448-2152
- Data Year
- 2025–2026
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