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#2002 of 3,177 private schools in CA

Marcus Garvey School

Elementary School

5760 6th Avenue, Los Angeles, CA 90043

Private
114
Students
14.2:1
Student-Teacher
Kindergarten – 8th
Grades Served
#2002 of 3,177 in CA

About Marcus Garvey School

Marcus Garvey School is an private elementary school in Los Angeles, CA 90043. The school serves approximately 114 students in grades Kindergarten – 8th with a student-teacher ratio of 14.2:1. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.9/10, placing it in the 37th percentile among private schools in CA — an average rating overall.

The school scores particularly well in school profile (7.5/10), ranked among private schools in CA. Located in a neighborhood with a median household income of $65,496, where 31% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher. Compared to the 451 public schools in Los Angeles, Marcus Garvey School rates lower overall (5.9 vs 6.4 average).

Compare to Public Schools

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How Marcus Garvey School compares to 451 public schools serving similar grades in Los Angeles, CA

Student-Teacher Ratio
14.2:1
This School
vs
19.8:1
Public Avg
Avg School Size
114
This School
vs
429
Public Avg
Avg School Scout Rating
5.9
This School
vs
6.4
Public Avg

Nearby Elementary Schools

School Rating
Marcus Garvey School (this school) 5.9
Fifty-Ninth Street Elementary 7.6
Alliance Ouchi-O'Donovan 6-12 Complex 5.7
Angeles Mesa Elementary 6.5
Crete Academy 3.8
ICEF View Park Preparatory Middle 6.9
ICEF View Park Preparatory Elementary 5.8
Computer Science Virtual Academy 6.5
YES Academy 5.9
Alliance Virgil Roberts Leadership Academy 4.9
Libertas College Preparatory Charter 5.7
Western Avenue Technology Magnet 7.6
Learning by Design Charter 8.6
Today's Fresh Start-Compton 6.0
Invictus Leadership Academy 3.7
Horace Mann UCLA Community 5.7
Russell Westbrook Why Not? Middle 7.1
Barack Obama Global Preparation Academy 6.5
Fifty-Fourth Street Elementary 9.0
Forty-Second Street Elementary 7.2
Seventy-Fourth Street Elementary 6.5

Showing 20 of 451 schools. View all schools in Los Angeles

Demographics sourced from NCES Private School Survey (PSS) and Common Core of Data (CCD). Comparisons are based on enrollment-weighted averages.

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)
C+ 3.8 / 10
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Student-Teacher Ratio 14.2:1
🕐 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)
A- 7.5 / 10
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Enrollment 114
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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

5760 6th Avenue, Los Angeles, CA 90043

Nearby Schools

20 within 0.9 mi
School Distance Rating
Islah Academy Los Angeles 0.1 mi 5.9
ISLAH ACADEMY Los Angeles 0.1 mi 5.9
Alliance Ouchi-O'Donovan 6-12 Complex Los Angeles 0.3 mi 5.7
Fifty-Ninth Street Elementary Los Angeles 0.3 mi 7.6
James Educational Center Los Angeles 0.3 mi 5.9
Angeles Mesa Elementary Los Angeles 0.4 mi 6.5
Whitney Young Continuation Los Angeles 0.4 mi 5.9
MINDS N MOTION LEARNING CENTER Los Angeles 0.5 mi 5.9
ICEF View Park Preparatory High Los Angeles 0.5 mi 5.7
Crete Academy Los Angeles 0.6 mi 3.8
Phanes Los Angeles 0.6 mi 5.9
Crenshaw Sci Tech Engr Math and Med Magnet Los Angeles 0.6 mi 6.2
Computer Science Virtual Academy Los Angeles 0.6 mi 6.5
ICEF View Park Preparatory Elementary Los Angeles 0.6 mi 5.8
ICEF View Park Preparatory Middle Los Angeles 0.6 mi 6.9
YES Academy Los Angeles 0.7 mi 5.9
CRENSHAW MONTESSORI ACADEMY Los Angeles 0.7 mi 5.9
Slauson Learning Center, No. 1 Los Angeles 0.7 mi 5.9
Alliance Virgil Roberts Leadership Academy Los Angeles 0.8 mi 4.9
Alliance Renee and Meyer Luskin Academy High Los Angeles 0.9 mi 6.3

Neighborhood Census ACS (2019-2023)

Census data for ZIP 90043 (ACS 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates) · Data sources

Median Income

$65,496

Median Home Value

$867,800

Median Rent

$1,424/mo

Population

43,548

College Educated

30.8%

Homeownership

53.3%

Avg Commute

36.1 min

Poverty Rate

16.9%

Median Age

41.5

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Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about Marcus Garvey School

What grades does Marcus Garvey School serve?

Marcus Garvey School serves students in grades Kindergarten through 8th.

How many students attend Marcus Garvey School?

Marcus Garvey School has an enrollment of approximately 114 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Marcus Garvey School?

The student-teacher ratio at Marcus Garvey School is 14.2:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 11:1 for private schools.

How does Marcus Garvey School rank in CA?

Marcus Garvey School is ranked #2002 out of 3,177 private schools in CA.

What is Marcus Garvey School's MySchoolScout rating?

Marcus Garvey School has a composite rating of 5.9 out of 10 on MySchoolScout. This score combines academic performance, student growth, equity, and school environment into a single score.

Is Marcus Garvey School a private school?

Yes, Marcus Garvey 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 – 8th
Enrollment
114
Student-Teacher Ratio
14.2:1
Teachers (FTE)
8
Type
private
Coed Status
coed
County
Los Angeles
Data Year
2025–2026

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Data Sources: School Info: NCES PSS (SY 2024-25) Neighborhood: Census ACS (2019-2023) Ratings: MySchoolScout (2024) Full data source details