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#424 of 3,177 private schools in CA

Top 13% of private schools

New Roads School

High School

3131 Olympic Boulevard, Santa Monica, CA 90404

Private
545
Students
6.6:1
Student-Teacher
Kindergarten – 12th
Grades Served
Top 13%
in CA

About New Roads School

New Roads School is a private high school in Santa Monica, CA 90404. The school serves approximately 545 students in grades Kindergarten – 12th with a student-teacher ratio of 6.6:1. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.8/10, placing it in the 86.7th percentile among private schools in CA — an above average rating overall.

The school scores particularly well in classroom attention (8.3/10), ranked among private schools in CA. Located in a neighborhood with a median household income of $85,081, where 59% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher. Compared to the 12 public schools in Santa Monica, New Roads School rates higher overall (7.8 vs 6.8 average).

Compare to Public Schools

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How New Roads School compares to 12 public schools serving similar grades in Santa Monica, CA

Student-Teacher Ratio
6.6:1
This School
vs
20.3:1
Public Avg
Avg School Size
545
This School
vs
665
Public Avg
Avg School Scout Rating
7.8
This School
vs
6.8
Public Avg

Nearby High Schools

School Rating
New Roads School (this school) 7.8
Edison Elementary 8.8
Grant Elementary 7.2
McKinley Elementary 7.4
John Adams Middle 7.4
Will Rogers Elementary 4.7
Franklin Elementary 7.1
Lincoln Middle 8.5
Olympic High (Continuation) 3.4
Santa Monica High 8.4
Santa Monica Alternative (K-8) 6.9
Roosevelt Elementary 6.6
Canyon Charter Elementary 5.6

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)
A- 8.3 / 10
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Student-Teacher Ratio 6.6:1
🕐 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)
B- 4.7 / 10
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Enrollment 545
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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

3131 Olympic Boulevard, Santa Monica, CA 90404

Nearby Schools

20 within 0.9 mi
School Distance Rating
NEW ROADS SCHOOL Santa Monica 0.0 mi 7.8
New West Charter Los Angeles 0.4 mi 5.5
Edison Elementary Santa Monica 0.5 mi 8.8
SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA MONTESSORI SCHOOL Los Angeles 0.6 mi 5.9
WILDWOOD SCHOOL K-12 Los Angeles 0.6 mi 5.9
Lighthouse Christian Academy Santa Monica 0.6 mi 7.8
LIGHTHOUSE CHRISTIAN ACADEMY Santa Monica 0.6 mi 7.8
St. Matthew's Parish School Santa Monica 0.7 mi 7.8
Grant Elementary Santa Monica 0.8 mi 7.2
Brockton Avenue Elementary Los Angeles 0.9 mi 8.4
Tarbiyatul ILM Academy Global Los Angeles 0.9 mi 5.9
BRAWERMAN WEST ELEMENTARY OF WILSHIRE BLVD TEMPLE Los Angeles 0.8 mi 5.9
Brawerman Elementary School West of Wilshire Blvd Temple Los Angeles 0.8 mi 5.9
Crossroads School for Arts & Sciences Santa Monica 0.9 mi 7.8
CROSSROADS SCHOOL FOR ARTS & SCIENCES Santa Monica 0.9 mi 7.8
University High School Charter Los Angeles 1.0 mi 5.9
The Learning Tree Los Angeles 1.0 mi 5.9
Angeles Workshop School Los Angeles 0.9 mi 5.9
ST ANNES SCHOOL Santa Monica 0.9 mi 7.8
McKinley Elementary Santa Monica 0.9 mi 7.4

Neighborhood Census ACS (2019-2023)

Census data for ZIP 90404 (ACS 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates) · Data sources

Median Income

$85,081

Median Home Value

$1,159,500

Median Rent

$2,095/mo

Population

22,881

College Educated

58.6%

Homeownership

22%

Avg Commute

21.7 min

Poverty Rate

13.5%

Median Age

41.2

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School Rating
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MERCY HIGH SCHOOL Burlingame, CA 7.8
Mercy High Burlingame, CA 7.8
ST MONICA CATHOLIC HIGH SCHOOL Santa Monica, CA 7.8
San Domenico High School San Anselmo, CA 7.8
Stella High Charter Academy Los Angeles, CA 7.8

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about New Roads School

What grades does New Roads School serve?

New Roads School serves students in grades Kindergarten through 12th.

How many students attend New Roads School?

New Roads School has an enrollment of approximately 545 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at New Roads School?

The student-teacher ratio at New Roads School is 6.6:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 11:1 for private schools.

How does New Roads School rank in CA?

New Roads School is ranked #424 out of 3,177 private schools in CA.

What is New Roads School's MySchoolScout rating?

New Roads School has a composite rating of 7.8 out of 10 on MySchoolScout. This score combines academic performance, student growth, equity, and school environment into a single score.

Is New Roads School a private school?

Yes, New Roads 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 – 12th
Enrollment
545
Student-Teacher Ratio
6.6:1
Teachers (FTE)
82
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