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#1132 of 1,787 private schools in CA
Pathway School Inc.
Middle School · Laguna Hills, CA
A private middle school in Laguna Hills, CA serving grades 3rd – 8th.
23802 AVENIDA DE LA CARLOTA, Laguna Hills, CA 92653
- 5.1:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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.
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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.
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Where Pathway School Inc. sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
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Getting around & local context
- Walk 78Very Walkable
- Transit 36Some Transit
- Bike 53Bikeable
- City Safety: Elevated1,365/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Laguna Hills), 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
$128,623
Median home value
$978,400
Median rent
$2,637/mo
College educated
52.8%
Homeownership
70.5%
Poverty rate
8%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 92653; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Student demographicsNCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS) (SY 2021–22)
Source: NCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS)
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Los Alisos IntermediateEnrollment path unverified | 6.3 | 7–8 | 1.1 mi | 611 | Compare → |
| Serrano IntermediateEnrollment path unverified | 7.1 | 7–8 | 1.5 mi | 887 | Compare → |
| Svusd Virtual Academy (alternative)Enrollment path unverified | 6.8 | K–12 | 2.0 mi | 161 | Compare → |
| Aliso Viejo MiddleEnrollment path unverified | 8.2 | 6–8 | 2.5 mi | 799 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Pathway School Inc. is listed in Laguna Hills, CA; verify the current enrollment path directly.
About Pathway School Inc.
Pathway School Inc. is a private middle school in Laguna Hills, CA, serving approximately 44 students in grades 3rd-8th with a 5.1:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.9 out of 10 and ranks #1,132 of 1,787 private schools in CA.
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 44 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Pathway School Inc.?
The student-teacher ratio at Pathway School Inc. is 5.1:1. 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. ranks #1,132 of 1,787 private schools in CA.
What is Pathway School Inc.'s MySchoolScout rating?
Pathway School Inc. has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.9 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
Is Pathway School Inc. a private school?
Yes, Pathway School Inc. is a private coeducational school with a Christian, no specific denomination affiliation. Private schools are not required to participate in state standardized testing, so academic performance data may be limited compared to public schools.
Is Pathway School Inc. a religious school?
Pathway School Inc. has a Christian, no specific denomination religious affiliation.
School factsNCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS) (SY 2021–22)
- Grades
- 3rd – 8th
- Enrollment
- 44
- Gender Split
- 86% M / 14% F
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 5.1:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 9
- Type
- private
- Coed Status
- coed
- Affiliation
- Christian, no specific denomination
- School Day
- 6.2 hours
- Days Per Year
- 177 days
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Orange County
- Phone
- (949) 837-1203
- Area population (ZIP 92653)
- 29,596
- Area average commute
- 25.4 min
- Area median age
- 42.4
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 92653; 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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