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Golestan School
Elementary School
320 San Carlos Ave,, EL Cerrito, CA 94530
Enrollment
56
Student-Teacher
2.6:1
Grades
Kindergarten – 5th
Enrollment
56
Student-Teacher
2.6:1
Grades
Kindergarten – 5th
Data vintage
2024-25
Data vintage2024-25
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Golestan School
Elementary School in EL Cerrito · grades Kindergarten – 5th. Start here, then compare fit against nearby and district options.
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About Golestan School
Golestan School is a private elementary school in EL Cerrito, CA. Golestan School serves approximately 56 students, and covers grades Kindergarten-5th, and has a 2.6:1 student-teacher ratio. MySchoolScout does not publish a rating for this profile because there is not enough verified data to rate it fairly.
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What Parents Should Know
At 56 students, Golestan School is on the smaller side. That usually buys more individual attention and teachers who know every kid by name, with the trade-off of fewer electives and extracurriculars than a larger school can staff. Ask what activities it actually offers.
At 2.6:1 students to teachers, Golestan School sits well below the national average. Smaller classes like that usually mean more one-on-one time between students and teachers.
Golestan School is private, so it runs independently of the local district and sets its own curriculum. That freedom cuts both ways depending on what you want for your child. If you're considering it, start with the practical questions: tuition, financial aid, and how admissions work.
School Profile
Limited Data- Grades
- Kindergarten – 5th
- Enrollment
- 56 students
- Type
- Private
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 2.6:1
- Address
- 320 San Carlos Ave,, EL Cerrito, CA 94530
- Phone
- (510) 704-8541
- Data Year
- SY 2024-25
Why doesn't this school have a score?
We don't have enough verified data to rate this school fairly. Private schools in CA aren't required to report standardized test scores to the state, which limits the data available for our rating model.
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Test score data not yet available for this school.
Location
320 San Carlos Ave,, EL Cerrito, CA 94530
Nearby Alternatives
Families considering Golestan School may also want to explore other elementary schools in the area. Cornell Elementary (rated 9.1/10, 1.0 miles away, in nearby Albany). Another option is Cragmont Elementary (rated 8.9/10, 1.3 miles away, in nearby Berkeley). Additionally, PROSPECT SIERRA SCHOOL (rated 8.5/10, 0.9 miles away). For more schools in EL Cerrito, see our EL Cerrito schools guide .
Nearby Schools
20 within 1.3 mi| School | Distance | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| GOLESTAN SCHOOL El Cerrito | 0.0 mi | 5.7 |
| Harding Elementary El Cerrito | 0.3 mi | 7.9 |
| El Cerrito High El Cerrito | 0.4 mi | 7.3 |
| Albany Middle Albany | 0.5 mi | 9.0 |
| Albany High Albany | 0.5 mi | 9.1 |
| MacGregor High (Continuation) Albany | 0.5 mi | — |
| GROWING LIGHT MONTESSORI SCHOOL OF KENSINGTON Kensington | 0.8 mi | — |
| Thousand Oaks Elementary Berkeley | 0.9 mi | 7.5 |
| TILDEN PREPARATORY SCHOOL Albany | 0.9 mi | 6.2 |
| Tilden Preparatory School Albany | 0.9 mi | — |
| PROSPECT SIERRA SCHOOL El Cerrito | 0.9 mi | 8.5 |
| Cornell Elementary Albany | 1.0 mi | 9.1 |
| Kensington Elementary Kensington | 0.9 mi | 8.4 |
| Prospect Sierra School El Cerrito | 1.0 mi | — |
| Marin Elementary Albany | 1.1 mi | 8.2 |
| Fairmont Elementary El Cerrito | 0.9 mi | 7.1 |
| Invictus Academy of Richmond El Cerrito | 1.1 mi | 5.6 |
| Ocean View Elementary Albany | 1.3 mi | 7.0 |
| Saint Mary's College High School Berkeley | 1.5 mi | — |
| Cragmont Elementary Berkeley | 1.3 mi | 8.9 |
Neighborhood Census ACS (2019-2023)
Census data for ZIP 94530 (ACS 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates) · Data sources
Median Income
$127,731
Median Home Value
$1,097,300
Median Rent
$2,434/mo
Population
26,229
College Educated
66.4%
Homeownership
57.8%
Avg Commute
33.2 min
Poverty Rate
7.6%
Median Age
42.5
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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.
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 County
- Phone
- (510) 704-8541
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