Very Good
#371 of 1,787 private schools in CA
Top 21% of private schools
Mtn View Academy
High School
360 S SHORELINE BLVD, Mountain View, CA 94041
Enrollment
59
Student-Teacher
8.7:1
Score
7.2
Grades
9th – 12th
Enrollment
59
Student-Teacher
8.7:1
Score
7.2
Grades
9th – 12th
Data vintage
2021-22
Data vintage2021-22
How this school compares
California private schools
#371 of 1,787
In Mountain View
#3 of 8
public schools
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About Mtn View Academy
Mtn View Academy is a private high school in Mountain View, CA. Mtn View Academy serves approximately 59 students, and covers grades 9th-12th, and has a 8.7:1 student-teacher ratio. Mtn View Academy has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.2 out of 10 and ranks #371 of 1,787 private schools in CA.
- This school 7.2 · Very Good
- CA avg 6.5
What Parents Should Know
At 59 students, Mtn View 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.
At 8.7:1 students to teachers, Mtn View Academy sits well below the national average. Smaller classes like that usually mean more one-on-one time between students and teachers.
Mtn View 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.
Compare to Public Schools
BetaHow Mtn View Academy compares to the 14 public schools in Mountain View, CA
Student Demographics
All Schools in Mountain View
| School | Rating |
|---|---|
| Mtn View Academy (this school) | 7.2 |
| Mariano Castro Elementary | 3.6 |
| Gabriela Mistral Elementary | 6.8 |
| Stevenson Elementary | 9.6 |
| Theuerkauf Elementary | 7.8 |
| Isaac Newton Graham Middle | 8.8 |
| Edith Landels Elementary | 9.3 |
| Benjamin Bubb Elementary | 9.3 |
| Crittenden Middle | 8.9 |
| Jose Antonio Vargas Elementary | 6.4 |
| Monta Loma Elementary | 7.9 |
| Amy Imai Elementary | 9.4 |
| Springer Elementary | 9.5 |
| Mountain View High | 9.3 |
| Alta Vista High | 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.
Data Unavailable
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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
360 S SHORELINE BLVD, Mountain View, CA 94041
Nearby Alternatives
Families considering Mtn View Academy may also want to explore other high schools in the area. Stevenson Elementary (rated 9.6/10, 0.7 miles away), which scores notably higher. Another option is Edith Landels Elementary (rated 9.3/10, 0.8 miles away), which scores notably higher. Additionally, Benjamin Bubb Elementary (rated 9.3/10, 1.1 miles away), which scores notably higher. For more schools in Mountain View, see our Mountain View schools guide .
Nearby Schools
20 within 1.3 miNeighborhood Census ACS (2019-2023)
Census data for ZIP 94041 (ACS 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates) · Data sources
Median Income
$168,980
Median Home Value
$2,000,001
Median Rent
$2,927/mo
Population
15,841
College Educated
72.6%
Homeownership
30.3%
Avg Commute
23.9 min
Poverty Rate
8.6%
Median Age
33.8
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Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about Mtn View Academy
What grades does Mtn View Academy serve?
Mtn View Academy serves students in grades 9th through 12th.
How many students attend Mtn View Academy?
Mtn View Academy has an enrollment of approximately 59 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Mtn View Academy?
The student-teacher ratio at Mtn View Academy is 8.7:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 11:1 for private schools.
How does Mtn View Academy rank in CA?
Mtn View Academy ranks #371 of 1,787 private schools in CA.
What is Mtn View Academy's MySchoolScout rating?
Mtn View Academy has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.2 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
Is Mtn View Academy a private school?
Yes, Mtn View 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 Mtn View Academy a religious school?
Mtn View Academy has a Seventh-day Adventist religious affiliation.
Neighborhood Context
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Quick Facts NCES PSS (SY 2021-22)
- Grades
- 9th – 12th
- Enrollment
- 59
- Gender Split
- 53% M / 47% F
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 8.7:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 7
- Type
- private
- Coed Status
- coed
- Affiliation
- Seventh-day Adventist
- School Day
- 7.1 hours
- Days Per Year
- 180 days
- Setting
- Small City
- County
- Santa Clara County
- Phone
- (650) 967-2324
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