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#492 of 1,787 private schools in CA

Top 28% of private schools

Pacific Academy

School · Irvine, CA

A private school in Irvine, CA serving grades Kindergarten – 12th.

Private

4947 ALTON PKWY, Irvine, CA 92604

  • 7:1 student-teacher ratio

Academics

Preliminary

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)
A8.5 / 10
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Student-Teacher Ratio7:1
Instructional Commitment
?Total annual instructional hours based on school day length and days per year. (15% of overall score)
B+7.3 / 10
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School Day Length7 hours
Annual Instructional Hours1,260
Diversity & Inclusion
?Racial and ethnic diversity of the student body using Simpson's diversity index. (20% of overall score)
C+3.9 / 10
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Diversity Index31%
Community Context

Data not available

School Profile
?Enrollment size and grade span breadth — indicators of program depth and peer community. (15% of overall score)
A-8.1 / 10
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Enrollment158
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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.

Test score data not yet available for this school.

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The neighborhood

Where Pacific Academy sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.

Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries. Open the Los Angeles map →

Getting around & local context

  • Walk 57Somewhat Walkable
  • Transit 28Some Transit
  • Bike 82Very Bikeable
  • City Safety: Elevated1,479/100K

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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Irvine), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details

Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.

Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)

Median income

$128,092

Median home value

$993,900

Median rent

$2,728/mo

College educated

64.8%

Homeownership

61.9%

Poverty rate

8.3%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 92604; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

Student demographicsNCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS) (SY 2021–22)

Asian82.3%
Two or More10.1%
White4.4%
Black1.3%
Pacific Islander1.3%
Hispanic0.6%

Source: NCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS)

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

4 from a 5-mile search

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
Mardan SchoolPrivate · tuition7.3privateK–120.4 mi63Compare →
Alternative Education-san Joaquin HighEnrollment path unverified9.0K–121.7 mi111Compare →
Macbeth AcademyPrivate · tuition6.6private1–123.0 mi92Compare →
Occs:chep/pchsEnrollment path unverified7.2K–123.3 mi334Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.

Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.

Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.

Pacific Academy is listed in Irvine, CA; verify the current enrollment path directly.

About Pacific Academy

Pacific Academy is a private school in Irvine, CA, serving approximately 158 students in grades Kindergarten-12th with a 7:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.0 out of 10 and ranks #492 of 1,787 private schools in CA.

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Pacific Academy

What grades does Pacific Academy serve?

Pacific Academy serves students in grades Kindergarten through 12th.

How many students attend Pacific Academy?

Pacific Academy has an enrollment of approximately 158 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Pacific Academy?

The student-teacher ratio at Pacific Academy is 7:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 11:1 for private schools.

How does Pacific Academy rank in CA?

Pacific Academy ranks #492 of 1,787 private schools in CA.

What is Pacific Academy's MySchoolScout rating?

Pacific Academy has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.0 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.

Is Pacific Academy a private school?

Yes, Pacific Academy is a private coeducational school with a Nonsectarian affiliation. Private schools are not required to participate in state standardized testing, so academic performance data may be limited compared to public schools.

Is Pacific Academy a religious school?

No, Pacific Academy is a nonsectarian (non-religious) private school.

School factsNCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS) (SY 2021–22)

Grades
Kindergarten – 12th
Enrollment
158
Gender Split
56% M / 44% F
Student-Teacher Ratio
7:1
Teachers (FTE)
23
Type
private
Coed Status
coed
Affiliation
Nonsectarian
School Day
7 hours
Days Per Year
180 days
Setting
Large City
County
Orange County
Area population (ZIP 92604)
27,750
Area average commute
23.4 min
Area median age
43.4
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 92604; 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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