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#1337 of 1,787 private schools in CA
Mother Lode Adventist JR Academy
School
80 N FOREST RD, Sonora, CA 95370
Enrollment
103
Student-Teacher
14.7:1
Score
5.5
Grades
Kindergarten – 10th
Enrollment
103
Student-Teacher
14.7:1
Score
5.5
Grades
Kindergarten – 10th
Data vintage
2021-22
Data vintage2021-22
How this school compares
California private schools
#1,337 of 1,787
In Sonora
#1 of 2
public schools
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Mother Lode Adventist JR Academy
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About Mother Lode Adventist JR Academy
Mother Lode Adventist JR Academy is a private school in Sonora, CA. Mother Lode Adventist JR Academy serves approximately 103 students, and covers grades Kindergarten-10th, and has a 14.7:1 student-teacher ratio. Mother Lode Adventist JR Academy has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.5 out of 10 and ranks #1,337 of 1,787 private schools in CA.
- This school 5.5 · Average
- CA avg 6.3
What Parents Should Know
At 103 students, Mother Lode Adventist JR Academy 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.
Mother Lode Adventist JR Academy 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.
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Student Demographics
Nearby Other Schools
| School | Rating |
|---|---|
| Mother Lode Adventist JR Academy (this school) | 5.5 |
| Tuolumne County Special Education | 4.3 |
| Tuolumne County Community/ISP | — |
| Sonora High | 6.0 |
| Dario Cassina High | 5.7 |
| Theodore Bird High | 5.5 |
| Sonora Elementary | 5.2 |
| Gold Ridge Educational Center | — |
| Curtis Creek Elementary | 4.7 |
| Gold Rush Home Study Charter | 7.8 |
| Belleview Elementary | 5.8 |
Demographics sourced from NCES Private School Survey (PSS) and Common Core of Data (CCD). Comparisons are based on enrollment-weighted averages.
Score Breakdown
PreliminaryWhat 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.
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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
Test score data not yet available for this school.
Student Demographics NCES PSS (SY 2021-22)
Source: NCES Private School Survey (PSS)
Location
80 N FOREST RD, Sonora, CA 95370
Nearby Alternatives
Families considering Mother Lode Adventist JR Academy may also want to explore other schools in the area. Gold Rush Home Study Charter (rated 7.8/10, 6.3 miles away), which scores notably higher. Additionally, Tuolumne County Special Education (rated 4.3/10, 0.4 miles away), a more accessible option. For more schools in Sonora, see our Sonora schools guide .
Nearby Schools
20 within 7.0 mi| School | Distance | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| Mother Lode Adventist Junior Academy Sonora | 0.0 mi | — |
| Tuolumne County Community/ISP Sonora | 0.4 mi | — |
| Tuolumne County Special Education Sonora | 0.4 mi | 4.3 |
| Sonora High Sonora | 0.6 mi | 6.0 |
| Dario Cassina High Sonora | 0.7 mi | 5.7 |
| Theodore Bird High Sonora | 0.7 mi | 5.5 |
| Sonora Elementary Sonora | 1.2 mi | 5.2 |
| Gold Ridge Educational Center Sonora | 1.7 mi | — |
| Jamestown Elementary Jamestown | 2.4 mi | 4.4 |
| Vance Elementary School Jamestown | 2.9 mi | — |
| Columbia Elementary Columbia | 3.4 mi | 4.2 |
| Sierra Waldorf School Jamestown | 3.4 mi | — |
| SIERRA WALDORF SCHOOL Jamestown | 3.4 mi | 5.1 |
| Safari Learning Academy Sonora | 4.5 mi | — |
| SAFARI LEARNING ACADEMY Sonora | 4.5 mi | 5.4 |
| Curtis Creek Elementary Sonora | 4.8 mi | 4.7 |
| Gold Rush Home Study Charter Sonora | 6.3 mi | 7.8 |
| Chinese Camp Elementary Jamestown | 8.4 mi | — |
| Soulsbyville Elementary Soulsbyville | 6.9 mi | 5.8 |
| Cornerstone Family Christian School Soulsbyville | 7.0 mi | — |
Neighborhood Census ACS (2019-2023)
Census data for ZIP 95370 (ACS 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates) · Data sources
Median Income
$72,433
Median Home Value
$416,200
Median Rent
$1,313/mo
Population
28,373
College Educated
24.4%
Homeownership
70.8%
Avg Commute
29.6 min
Poverty Rate
12.2%
Median Age
49.9
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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.
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Quick Facts NCES 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
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