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#322 of 3,177 private schools in CA

Top 10% of private schools

Golestan School

Elementary School

320 San Carlos Ave,, EL Cerrito, CA 94530

Private
56
Students
2.6:1
Student-Teacher
Kindergarten – 5th
Grades Served
Top 10%
in CA

About Golestan School

Golestan School is an private elementary school in EL Cerrito, CA 94530. The school serves approximately 56 students in grades Kindergarten – 5th with a student-teacher ratio of 2.6:1. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.5/10, placing it in the 89.9th percentile among private schools in CA — an average rating overall.

The school scores particularly well in classroom attention (9.6/10), ranked among private schools in CA.

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+ 9.6 / 10
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Student-Teacher Ratio 2.6:1
🕐 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 2.7 / 10
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Enrollment 56
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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

320 San Carlos Ave,, EL Cerrito, CA 94530

Nearby Schools

20 within 1.3 mi
School Distance Rating
GOLESTAN SCHOOL El Cerrito 0.0 mi 5.5
Harding Elementary El Cerrito 0.3 mi 4.9
El Cerrito High El Cerrito 0.4 mi 6.1
Albany Middle Albany 0.5 mi 7.6
Albany High Albany 0.5 mi 8.5
MacGregor High (Continuation) Albany 0.5 mi 8.9
GROWING LIGHT MONTESSORI SCHOOL OF KENSINGTON Kensington 0.8 mi 5.5
Thousand Oaks Elementary Berkeley 0.9 mi 7.5
TILDEN PREPARATORY SCHOOL Albany 0.9 mi 8.9
Tilden Preparatory School Albany 0.9 mi 8.9
PROSPECT SIERRA SCHOOL El Cerrito 0.9 mi 5.5
Cornell Elementary Albany 1.0 mi 7.0
Kensington Elementary Kensington 0.9 mi 6.5
Prospect Sierra School El Cerrito 1.0 mi 5.5
Marin Elementary Albany 1.1 mi 5.6
Fairmont Elementary El Cerrito 0.9 mi 6.9
Invictus Academy of Richmond El Cerrito 1.1 mi 5.8
Ocean View Elementary Albany 1.3 mi 5.1
Saint Mary's College High School Berkeley 1.5 mi 8.0
Cragmont Elementary Berkeley 1.3 mi 8.2

Similar Schools

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

School Rating
East Bay Montessori El Cerrito, CA 5.5
FOOTHILL PROGRESSIVE MONTESSORI SCHOOL La Canada Flintridge, CA 5.5
Fallbrook Virtual Academy Fallbrook, CA 5.5
GATE Academy San Rafael, CA 5.5
GOLESTAN SCHOOL El Cerrito, CA 5.5
LEPORT MONTESSORI Del Mar, CA 5.5

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about Golestan School

What grades does Golestan School serve?

Golestan School serves students in grades Kindergarten through 5th.

How many students attend Golestan School?

Golestan School has an enrollment of approximately 56 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Golestan School?

The student-teacher ratio at Golestan School is 2.6:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 11:1 for private schools.

How does Golestan School rank in CA?

Golestan School is ranked #322 out of 3,177 private schools in CA.

What is Golestan School's MySchoolScout rating?

Golestan School has a composite rating of 5.5 out of 10 on MySchoolScout. This score combines academic performance, student growth, equity, and school environment into a single score.

Is Golestan School a private school?

Yes, Golestan School 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
Kindergarten – 5th
Enrollment
56
Student-Teacher Ratio
2.6:1
Teachers (FTE)
22
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) Ratings: MySchoolScout (2024) Full data source details