Grant Elementary

Grant Elementary serves 570 students in kindergarten through fifth grade on Pearl Street in Santa Monica, California. This regular public school maintains a student-teacher ratio of 21.9:1 with 26 full-time equivalent teachers supporting its diverse learning community. Academically, Grant Elementary demonstrates exceptional performance with a MySchoolScout rating of 8.6 out of 10 and ranks among the top schools statewide at #477 out of 9,566 California elementary schools, placing it in the 95th percentile.

The school's academic excellence is reflected in strong test scores, with 76% of students performing at proficient or above levels in English Language Arts and Reading, while 70% achieve proficiency in Mathematics. The school serves families in the 90405 ZIP code area, a well-educated community where 68% of residents hold bachelor's degrees or higher. The neighborhood reflects Santa Monica's desirability with a median household income of $101,713 and median home values of $1,683,300, though it maintains economic diversity with a 10.5% poverty rate among its 26,981 residents.

Grant Elementary operates within Santa Monica's small city environment, offering students the benefits of a close-knit community while providing access to the cultural and educational opportunities that this coastal California city provides.

The student-teacher ratio at Grant Elementary is 21.9:1, which is higher than the national average. This may mean larger class sizes, so parents should ask about classroom support, teaching assistants, and how the school differentiates instruction for students who need extra help.