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#1410 of 1,787 private schools in CA
First Steps School
Elementary School · La Crescenta, CA
A private elementary school in La Crescenta, CA serving grades Pre-K – Kindergarten.
6245 HONOLULU AVE, La Crescenta, CA 91214
- 8.3:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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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
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Getting around & local context
- Walk 32Car-Dependent
- Transit 29Some Transit
- Bike 31Somewhat Bikeable
- County Safety: Low245/100K
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Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$131,716
Median home value
$1,088,200
Median rent
$2,475/mo
College educated
59.2%
Homeownership
73.3%
Poverty rate
4.6%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 91214; 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| First StepsPrivate · tuition | Not rated | K | 0.0 mi | 50 | Compare → |
| Chamlian Armenian SchoolPrivate · tuition | Not rated | K–8 | 0.4 mi | 699 | Compare → |
| Chamlian Armenian SchoolPrivate · tuition | 2.3private | K–8 | 0.4 mi | 700 | Compare → |
| Dunsmore ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 8.8 | K–6 | 0.7 mi | 570 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
First Steps School is listed in La Crescenta, CA; verify the current enrollment path directly.
About First Steps School
First Steps School is a private elementary school in La Crescenta, CA, serving approximately 40 students in grades Pre-K-Kindergarten with a 8.3:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.4 out of 10 and ranks #1,410 of 1,787 private schools in CA.
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about First Steps School
What grades does First Steps School serve?
First Steps School serves students in grades Pre-K through Kindergarten.
How many students attend First Steps School?
First Steps School has an enrollment of approximately 40 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at First Steps School?
The student-teacher ratio at First Steps School is 8.3:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 11:1 for private schools.
How does First Steps School rank in CA?
First Steps School ranks #1,410 of 1,787 private schools in CA.
What is First Steps School's MySchoolScout rating?
First Steps School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.4 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
Is First Steps School a private school?
Yes, First Steps School 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 First Steps School a religious school?
No, First Steps School is a nonsectarian (non-religious) private school.
School factsNCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS) (SY 2021–22)
- Grades
- Pre-K – Kindergarten
- Enrollment
- 40
- Gender Split
- 63% M / 37% F
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 8.3:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 5
- Type
- private
- Coed Status
- coed
- Affiliation
- Nonsectarian
- School Day
- 6.5 hours
- Days Per Year
- 197 days
- Setting
- Large City
- County
- Los Angeles County
- Phone
- (818) 957-6364
- Area population (ZIP 91214)
- 31,707
- Area average commute
- 29.9 min
- Area median age
- 40.9
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 91214; 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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