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#322 of 3,177 private schools in CA
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Golestan School
Elementary School
320 San Carlos Ave,, EL Cerrito, CA 94530
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.
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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
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.
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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
- Phone
- (510) 704-8541
- Data Year
- 2025–2026
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