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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

Private
425
Students
6.8:1
Student-Teacher
Kindergarten – 8th
Grades Served
Top 5%
in CA

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.

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- 8.1 / 10
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Student-Teacher Ratio 6.8:1
🕐 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)
A- 7.5 / 10
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Enrollment 425
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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

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.

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
Data Year
2025–2026

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