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#283 of 1,787 private schools in CA

Top 16% of private schools

Phoenix Ranch West

Elementary School · Simi Valley, CA

A private elementary school in Simi Valley, CA serving grades Pre-K – 6th.

Private

4974 COCHRAN ST, Simi Valley, CA 93063

  • 5.9:1 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)
A9.1 / 10
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Student-Teacher Ratio5.9:1
Instructional Commitment
?Total annual instructional hours based on school day length and days per year. (15% of overall score)
C2.8 / 10
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School Day Length6 hours
Annual Instructional Hours1,080
Diversity & Inclusion
?Racial and ethnic diversity of the student body using Simpson's diversity index. (20% of overall score)
A-7.8 / 10
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Diversity Index64%
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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Enrollment103
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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 Phoenix Ranch West sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.

Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.

Getting around & local context

  • Walk 50Somewhat Walkable
  • Transit 29Some Transit
  • Bike 65Bikeable
  • City Safety: Elevated1,059/100K

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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Simi Valley), 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

$124,030

Median home value

$746,000

Median rent

$2,385/mo

College educated

36%

Homeownership

73.8%

Poverty rate

5.7%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 93063; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

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

White55.3%
Black14.6%
Asian10.7%
Hispanic9.7%
Two or More9.7%

Source: NCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS)

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

4 from a 5-mile search

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
Phoenix Ranch SchoolPrivate · tuitionNot ratedK–60.0 mi141Compare →
Phoenix Ranch SchoolPrivate · tuition6.7privateK–60.0 mi175Compare →
Little Scholars MontessoriPrivate · tuitionNot ratedK0.5 mi14Compare →
Santa Susana ElementaryEnrollment path unverified3.8K–60.8 mi326Compare →

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.

Phoenix Ranch West is listed in Simi Valley, CA; verify the current enrollment path directly.

About Phoenix Ranch West

Phoenix Ranch West is a private elementary school in Simi Valley, CA, serving approximately 103 students in grades Pre-K-6th with a 5.9:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.4 out of 10 and ranks #283 of 1,787 private schools in CA.

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Phoenix Ranch West

What grades does Phoenix Ranch West serve?

Phoenix Ranch West serves students in grades Pre-K through 6th.

How many students attend Phoenix Ranch West?

Phoenix Ranch West has an enrollment of approximately 103 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Phoenix Ranch West?

The student-teacher ratio at Phoenix Ranch West 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 Phoenix Ranch West rank in CA?

Phoenix Ranch West ranks #283 of 1,787 private schools in CA.

What is Phoenix Ranch West's MySchoolScout rating?

Phoenix Ranch West has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.4 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.

Is Phoenix Ranch West a private school?

Yes, Phoenix Ranch West 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 Phoenix Ranch West a religious school?

No, Phoenix Ranch West is a nonsectarian (non-religious) private school.

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

Grades
Pre-K – 6th
Enrollment
103
Gender Split
97% M / 3% F
Student-Teacher Ratio
5.9:1
Teachers (FTE)
18
Type
private
Coed Status
coed
Affiliation
Nonsectarian
School Day
6 hours
Days Per Year
180 days
Setting
Midsize Suburb
County
Ventura County
Area population (ZIP 93063)
56,110
Area average commute
28.7 min
Area median age
42.6
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 93063; 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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