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#1337 of 1,787 private schools in CA
Mother Lode Adventist JR Academy
School · Sonora, CA
A private school in Sonora, CA serving grades Kindergarten – 10th.
80 N FOREST RD, Sonora, CA 95370
- 14.7:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Score basis: Private school model
Data coverage: 80% of scoring components had data
Components scored: 4 of 5
Ranking pool: Private schools in CA
Test scores
Most recent published year. School vs. CA average.
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Where Mother Lode Adventist JR Academy sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
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Getting around & local context
- Walk 29Car-Dependent
- Bike 23Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: High3,027/100K
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Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$72,433
Median home value
$416,200
Median rent
$1,313/mo
College educated
24.4%
Homeownership
70.8%
Poverty rate
12.2%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 95370; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Student demographicsNCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS) (SY 2021–22)
Source: NCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS)
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
3 from a 5-mile search
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tuolumne County Community/ispEnrollment path unverified | Not rated | K–12 | 0.4 mi | 18 | Compare → |
| Tuolumne County Special EducationEnrollment path unverified | 4.3 | K–12 | 0.4 mi | 32 | Compare → |
| Gold Ridge Educational CenterEnrollment path unverified | Not rated | 1–12 | 1.7 mi | 10 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Mother Lode Adventist JR Academy is listed in Sonora, CA; verify the current enrollment path directly.
About Mother Lode Adventist JR Academy
Mother Lode Adventist JR Academy is a private school in Sonora, CA, serving approximately 103 students in grades Kindergarten-10th with a 14.7:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.5 out of 10 and ranks #1,337 of 1,787 private schools in CA.
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Mother Lode Adventist JR Academy
What grades does Mother Lode Adventist JR Academy serve?
Mother Lode Adventist JR Academy serves students in grades Kindergarten through 10th.
How many students attend Mother Lode Adventist JR Academy?
Mother Lode Adventist JR Academy has an enrollment of approximately 103 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Mother Lode Adventist JR Academy?
The student-teacher ratio at Mother Lode Adventist JR Academy is 14.7:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 11:1 for private schools.
How does Mother Lode Adventist JR Academy rank in CA?
Mother Lode Adventist JR Academy ranks #1,337 of 1,787 private schools in CA.
What is Mother Lode Adventist JR Academy's MySchoolScout rating?
Mother Lode Adventist JR Academy has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.5 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
Is Mother Lode Adventist JR Academy a private school?
Yes, Mother Lode Adventist JR Academy is a private coeducational school with a Seventh-day Adventist affiliation. Private schools are not required to participate in state standardized testing, so academic performance data may be limited compared to public schools.
Is Mother Lode Adventist JR Academy a religious school?
Mother Lode Adventist JR Academy has a Seventh-day Adventist religious affiliation.
School factsNCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS) (SY 2021–22)
- Grades
- Kindergarten – 10th
- Enrollment
- 103
- Gender Split
- 46% M / 54% F
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 14.7:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 7
- Type
- private
- Coed Status
- coed
- Affiliation
- Seventh-day Adventist
- School Day
- 6.8 hours
- Days Per Year
- 180 days
- Setting
- Distant Town
- County
- Tuolumne County
- Phone
- (209) 532-2855
- Area population (ZIP 95370)
- 28,373
- Area average commute
- 29.6 min
- Area median age
- 49.9
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS) · SY 2021–22 · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 95370; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments vintage unavailable; directory SY 2021–22
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