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#536 of 3,177 private schools in CA

Top 17% of private schools

Pathway School, Inc.

Elementary School

23802 Avenida de la Carlota, Laguna Hills, CA 92653

Private
37
Students
4.6:1
Student-Teacher
3rd – 8th
Grades Served
Top 17%
in CA

About Pathway School, Inc.

Pathway School, Inc. is an private elementary school in Laguna Hills, CA 92653. The school serves approximately 37 students in grades 3rd – 8th with a student-teacher ratio of 4.6:1. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.4/10, placing it in the 83.2th percentile among private schools in CA — an above average rating overall.

The school scores particularly well in classroom attention (9.6/10), ranked among private schools in CA. Compared to the 4 public schools in Laguna Hills, Pathway School, Inc. rates higher overall (7.4 vs 5.8 average).

Compare to Public Schools

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How Pathway School, Inc. compares to the 4 public schools in Laguna Hills, CA

Student-Teacher Ratio
4.6:1
This School
vs
23.6:1
Public Avg
Avg School Size
37
This School
vs
670
Public Avg
Avg School Scout Rating
7.4
This School
vs
5.8
Public Avg

All Schools in Laguna Hills

School Rating
Pathway School, Inc. (this school) 7.4
Laguna Hills High 4.7
Lomarena Elementary 5.3
San Joaquin Elementary 7.4
Valencia Elementary 5.7

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+ 9.6 / 10
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Student-Teacher Ratio 4.6:1
🕐 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)
C- 1.6 / 10
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Enrollment 37
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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

23802 Avenida de la Carlota, Laguna Hills, CA 92653

Nearby Schools

20 within 1.5 mi
School Distance Rating
PATHWAY SCHOOL INC. Laguna Hills 0.0 mi 7.4
Olivewood Elementary Lake Forest 0.6 mi 5.8
CROWN Virtual Christian Academy Lake Forest 0.6 mi 6.7
Foundation on the Rock Lake Forest 0.8 mi 6.7
Ralph A. Gates DLI Magnet Elementary Lake Forest 0.7 mi 3.6
Montessori on the Lake Lake Forest 1.0 mi 6.7
MONTESSORI ON THE LAKE Lake Forest 1.0 mi 6.7
Oxford Preparatory Academy - Saddleback Valley Aliso Viejo 1.0 mi 7.2
Heritage Christian School - JH/HS Lake Foredt 1.0 mi 5.5
Abiding Savior Lutheran School Lake Forest 1.1 mi 6.7
Los Alisos Intermediate Mission Viejo 1.1 mi 5.4
La Tierra Early Childhood Center Mission Viejo 1.2 mi 7.4
Serrano Intermediate Lake Forest 1.5 mi 6.5
THE GENEVA SCHOOL Laguna Woods 1.4 mi 5.5
Santiago STEAM Magnet Elementary Lake Forest 1.5 mi 6.4
Oakridge School Irvine 1.5 mi 8.2
The Geneva School Laguna Woods 1.4 mi 5.5
Southern California Preperatory School Irvine 1.5 mi 8.2
Laguna Hills High Laguna Hills 1.6 mi 4.7
FUSION ALISA VIEJO Aliso Viejo 1.5 mi 8.4

Similar Schools

Schools in the same state with comparable level, size, and ratings

School Rating
GUIDEPOST AT LAS FLORES Laguna Hills, CA 7.4
MARGUERITE CHRISTIAN PRE SCHOOL Mission Viejo, CA 7.4
ARK CHRISTIAN ACADEMY San Gabriel, CA 7.5
ST MARY COPTIC ORTHODOX SCHOOL Northridge, CA 7.5
ST MICHAELS CHRISTIAN ACADEMY San Clemente, CA 7.5
SUNDANCE MONTESSORI SCHOOL Folsom, CA 7.5

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about Pathway School, Inc.

What grades does Pathway School, Inc. serve?

Pathway School, Inc. serves students in grades 3rd through 8th.

How many students attend Pathway School, Inc.?

Pathway School, Inc. has an enrollment of approximately 37 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Pathway School, Inc.?

The student-teacher ratio at Pathway School, Inc. is 4.6:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 11:1 for private schools.

How does Pathway School, Inc. rank in CA?

Pathway School, Inc. is ranked #536 out of 3,177 private schools in CA.

What is Pathway School, Inc.'s MySchoolScout rating?

Pathway School, Inc. has a composite rating of 7.4 out of 10 on MySchoolScout. This score combines academic performance, student growth, equity, and school environment into a single score.

Is Pathway School, Inc. a private school?

Yes, Pathway School, Inc. 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
3rd – 8th
Enrollment
37
Student-Teacher Ratio
4.6:1
Teachers (FTE)
8
Type
private
Coed Status
coed
County
Orange
Data Year
2025–2026

How We Rate Schools

Our ratings combine academic performance, growth, equity, and school environment into a single 1-10 score using publicly available data.

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Data Sources: School Info: NCES PSS (SY 2024-25) Ratings: MySchoolScout (2024) Full data source details