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#150 of 1,787 private schools in CA

Top 8% of private schools

Pacific Baptist School

School

3332 MAGNOLIA AVE, Long Beach, CA 90806

Private

Enrollment

115

Student-Teacher

5.9:1

Score

7.8

Grades

Pre-K – 12th

Data vintage2021-22

How this school compares

California private schools

#150 of 1,787

In Long Beach

#3 of 22

public schools

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Pacific Baptist School

7.8/10

School in Long Beach · grades Pre-K – 12th. Start here, then compare fit against nearby and district options.

Birney Elementary

6.8/10

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8.0/10

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About Pacific Baptist School

Pacific Baptist School is a private school in Long Beach, CA. Pacific Baptist School serves approximately 115 students, and covers grades Pre-K-12th, and has a 5.9:1 student-teacher ratio. Pacific Baptist School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.8 out of 10 and ranks #150 of 1,787 private schools in CA.

How it compares1.5 pts above CA schools
  • This school 7.8 · Very Good
  • CA avg 6.3

What Parents Should Know

At 115 students, Pacific Baptist School 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 5.9:1 students to teachers, Pacific Baptist School sits well below the national average. Smaller classes like that usually mean more one-on-one time between students and teachers.

Pacific Baptist School 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

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How Pacific Baptist School compares to 77 public schools serving similar grades in Long Beach, CA

Student-Teacher Ratio
5.9:1
This School
vs
24.1:1
Public Avg
Avg School Size
115
This School
vs
744
Public Avg
Avg School Scout Rating
7.8
This School
vs
6.4
Public Avg

Student Demographics

Hispanic 38.3% vs 0%
White 19.1% vs 0%
Asian 19.1% vs 0%
Black 7.8% vs 0%
Pacific Baptist School Long Beach Public Avg

Nearby Other Schools

School Rating
Pacific Baptist School (this school) 7.8
Birney Elementary 6.8
Intellectual Virtues Academy of Long Beach 5.9
Los Cerritos Elementary 8.0
College Bridge Academy 4.8
The Education Corps 4.1
Muir K-8 5.5
Lafayette Elementary 5.2
Webster Elementary 3.9
Longfellow Elementary 5.5
Hughes Middle 7.0
Stephens Middle 7.9
Rancho Dominguez Preparatory 7.3
Bobbie Smith Elementary 4.9
Garfield Elementary 5.2
Hudson 4.5
Educational Partnership High 5.6
Cabrillo High 6.1
Lindsey Academy 6.2
Intellectual Virtues Academy 6.6
We the People High 5.5

Showing 20 of 77 schools. View all schools in Long Beach

Demographics sourced from NCES Private School Survey (PSS) and Common Core of Data (CCD). Comparisons are based on enrollment-weighted averages.

Score Breakdown

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)
A 9.1 / 10
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Student-Teacher Ratio 5.9:1
Instructional Commitment
? Total annual instructional hours based on school day length and days per year. (15% of overall score)
C- 2.2 / 10
View breakdown
School Day Length 6 hours
Annual Instructional Hours 1,050
Diversity & Inclusion
? Racial and ethnic diversity of the student body using Simpson's diversity index. (20% of overall score)
A+ 9.8 / 10
View breakdown
Diversity Index 76%
Community Context

Data Unavailable

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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Enrollment 115
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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)

Hispanic 38.3%
White 19.1%
Asian 19.1%
Two or More 9.6%
Black 7.8%
Pacific Islander 6.1%

Source: NCES Private School Survey (PSS)

Location

3332 MAGNOLIA AVE, Long Beach, CA 90806

Nearby Alternatives

Families considering Pacific Baptist School may also want to explore other schools in the area. Los Cerritos Elementary (rated 8.0/10, 0.7 miles away), with a very similar rating. Another option is Stephens Middle (rated 7.9/10, 1.3 miles away), with a very similar rating. Additionally, Rancho Dominguez Preparatory (rated 7.3/10, 1.5 miles away), with a comparable rating. For more schools in Long Beach, see our Long Beach schools guide .

Nearby Schools

20 within 1.6 mi
School Distance Rating
Birney Elementary Long Beach 0.5 mi 6.8
Los Cerritos Elementary Long Beach 0.7 mi 8.0
Intellectual Virtues Academy of Long Beach Long Beach 0.7 mi 5.9
Success Work College Preparatory Academy Long Beach 0.7 mi
College Bridge Academy Long Beach 0.8 mi 4.8
The Education Corps Long Beach 0.8 mi 4.1
OAKWOOD ACADEMY Long Beach 0.9 mi 7.1
Muir K-8 Long Beach 0.8 mi 5.5
VALLEY CHRISTIAN HIGH SCHOOL Long Beach 0.9 mi 6.2
Holy Innocents Elementary Long Beach 1.0 mi
Lafayette Elementary Long Beach 1.1 mi 5.2
Longfellow Elementary Long Beach 1.1 mi 5.5
Webster Elementary Long Beach 1.1 mi 3.9
Hughes Middle Long Beach 1.2 mi 7.0
Stephens Middle Long Beach 1.3 mi 7.9
Bobbie Smith Elementary Long Beach 1.5 mi 4.9
ST BARNABAS PARISH SCHOOL Long Beach 1.5 mi 7.0
St. Barnabas Elementary Long Beach 1.5 mi
Rancho Dominguez Preparatory Long Beach 1.5 mi 7.3
Garfield Elementary Long Beach 1.6 mi 5.2

Neighborhood Census ACS (2019-2023)

Census data for ZIP 90806 (ACS 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates) · Data sources

Median Income

$73,674

Median Home Value

$699,800

Median Rent

$1,672/mo

Population

39,972

College Educated

21.9%

Homeownership

36.3%

Avg Commute

30.9 min

Poverty Rate

16.3%

Median Age

35.9

Similar Schools

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School Rating
ARCADIA CHRISTIAN SCHOOL Arcadia, CA 7.8
Crossroads Charter Academy Armona, CA 7.8
DELPHI ACADEMY OF LOS ANGELES Lake View Terrace, CA 7.8
Evergreen Institute of Excellence Cottonwood, CA 7.8
GRACE CHRISTIAN SCHOOL OF WILDOMAR Wildomar, CA 7.8
HOPE TECHNOLOGY SCHOOL Palo Alto, CA 7.8

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about Pacific Baptist School

What grades does Pacific Baptist School serve?

Pacific Baptist School serves students in grades Pre-K through 12th.

How many students attend Pacific Baptist School?

Pacific Baptist School has an enrollment of approximately 115 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Pacific Baptist School?

The student-teacher ratio at Pacific Baptist School is 5.9:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 11:1 for private schools.

How does Pacific Baptist School rank in CA?

Pacific Baptist School ranks #150 of 1,787 private schools in CA.

What is Pacific Baptist School's MySchoolScout rating?

Pacific Baptist School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.8 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.

Is Pacific Baptist School a private school?

Yes, Pacific Baptist School is a private coeducational school with a Baptist 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 Baptist School a religious school?

Pacific Baptist School has a Baptist religious affiliation.

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Neighborhood Context

Walk Score
43 Car-Dependent
Transit Score
59 Good Transit
Bike Score
73 Very Bikeable

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Quick Facts NCES PSS (SY 2021-22)

Grades
Pre-K – 12th
Enrollment
115
Gender Split
45% M / 55% F
Student-Teacher Ratio
5.9:1
Teachers (FTE)
20
Type
private
Coed Status
coed
Affiliation
Baptist
School Day
6 hours
Days Per Year
175 days
Setting
Large City
County
Los Angeles County

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