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#167 of 3,177 private schools in CA
Top 5% of private schools
Prospect Sierra School
Elementary School
960 Avis Drive, EL Cerrito, CA 94530
About Prospect Sierra School
Prospect Sierra School is an private elementary school in EL Cerrito, CA 94530. The school serves approximately 425 students in grades Kindergarten – 8th with a student-teacher ratio of 6.8:1. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.5/10, placing it in the 94.8th percentile among private schools in CA — an average rating overall.
The school scores particularly well in classroom attention (8.1/10), ranked among private schools in CA.
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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: 45% of scoring components had data
Components scored: 2 of 5
Ranking pool: Private schools in CA
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Location
960 Avis Drive, EL Cerrito, CA 94530
Nearby Schools
20 within 1.3 mi| School | Distance | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| PROSPECT SIERRA SCHOOL El Cerrito | 0.0 mi | 5.5 |
| Invictus Academy of Richmond El Cerrito | 0.2 mi | 5.8 |
| Fred T. Korematsu Middle El Cerrito | 0.5 mi | 5.5 |
| El Cerrito High El Cerrito | 0.6 mi | 6.1 |
| Fairmont Elementary El Cerrito | 0.6 mi | 6.9 |
| Madera Elementary El Cerrito | 0.9 mi | 6.3 |
| Harding Elementary El Cerrito | 0.9 mi | 4.9 |
| ST JOHN THE BAPTIST El Cerrito | 0.8 mi | 5.5 |
| St. John the Baptist El Cerrito | 0.9 mi | 5.5 |
| Golestan School El Cerrito | 1.0 mi | 5.5 |
| GOLESTAN SCHOOL El Cerrito | 1.0 mi | 5.5 |
| GROWING LIGHT MONTESSORI SCHOOL OF KENSINGTON Kensington | 0.9 mi | 5.5 |
| Summit Public School K2 El Cerrito | 1.1 mi | 2.7 |
| Albany Middle Albany | 1.2 mi | 7.6 |
| Kensington Elementary Kensington | 1.1 mi | 6.5 |
| MONTESSORI FAMILY SCHOOL El Cerrito | 1.3 mi | 5.5 |
| Albany High Albany | 1.4 mi | 8.5 |
| MacGregor High (Continuation) Albany | 1.4 mi | 8.9 |
| East Bay Montessori El Cerrito | 1.3 mi | 5.5 |
| Stege Elementary Richmond | 1.3 mi | 3.8 |
Similar Schools
Schools in the same state with comparable level, size, and ratings
| School | Rating |
|---|---|
| Allen (Decima M.) Elementary San Bruno, CA | 5.5 |
| Alverno Heights Academy Sierra Madre, CA | 5.5 |
| Apple Blossom Sebastopol, CA | 5.5 |
| Arts In Action Community Charter Los Angeles, CA | 5.5 |
| Beachy Avenue Elementary Arleta, CA | 5.5 |
| Benchley/Weinberger Elementary San Diego, CA | 5.5 |
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about Prospect Sierra School
What grades does Prospect Sierra School serve?
Prospect Sierra School serves students in grades Kindergarten through 8th.
How many students attend Prospect Sierra School?
Prospect Sierra School has an enrollment of approximately 425 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Prospect Sierra School?
The student-teacher ratio at Prospect Sierra School is 6.8:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 11:1 for private schools.
How does Prospect Sierra School rank in CA?
Prospect Sierra School is ranked #167 out of 3,177 private schools in CA.
What is Prospect Sierra School's MySchoolScout rating?
Prospect Sierra School has a composite rating of 5.5 out of 10 on MySchoolScout. This score combines academic performance, student growth, equity, and school environment into a single score.
Is Prospect Sierra School a private school?
Yes, Prospect Sierra School 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.
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Quick Facts NCES PSS (SY 2024-25)
- Grades
- Kindergarten – 8th
- Enrollment
- 425
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 6.8:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 63
- Type
- private
- Coed Status
- coed
- County
- Contra Costa
- Phone
- (510) 809-9000
- Data Year
- 2025–2026
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