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Prospect Sierra School
Elementary School
960 Avis Drive, EL Cerrito, CA 94530
Enrollment
425
Student-Teacher
6.8:1
Grades
Kindergarten – 8th
Enrollment
425
Student-Teacher
6.8:1
Grades
Kindergarten – 8th
Data vintage
2024-25
Data vintage2024-25
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Prospect Sierra School
Elementary School in EL Cerrito · grades Kindergarten – 8th. Start here, then compare fit against nearby and district options.
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About Prospect Sierra School
Prospect Sierra School is a private elementary school in EL Cerrito, CA. Prospect Sierra School serves approximately 425 students, and covers grades Kindergarten-8th, and has a 6.8:1 student-teacher ratio. MySchoolScout does not publish a rating for this profile because there is not enough verified data to rate it fairly.
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What Parents Should Know
At 6.8:1 students to teachers, Prospect Sierra School sits well below the national average. Smaller classes like that usually mean more one-on-one time between students and teachers.
Prospect Sierra School is private, so it runs independently of the local district and sets its own curriculum. That freedom cuts both ways depending on what you want for your child. If you're considering it, start with the practical questions: tuition, financial aid, and how admissions work.
School Profile
Limited Data- Grades
- Kindergarten – 8th
- Enrollment
- 425 students
- Type
- Private
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 6.8:1
- Address
- 960 Avis Drive, EL Cerrito, CA 94530
- Phone
- (510) 809-9000
- Data Year
- SY 2024-25
Why doesn't this school have a score?
We don't have enough verified data to rate this school fairly. Private schools in CA aren't required to report standardized test scores to the state, which limits the data available for our rating model.
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Test Scores
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Location
960 Avis Drive, EL Cerrito, CA 94530
Nearby Alternatives
Families considering Prospect Sierra School may also want to explore other elementary schools in the area. PROSPECT SIERRA SCHOOL (rated 8.5/10). Another option is Kensington Elementary (rated 8.4/10, 1.1 miles away, in nearby Kensington). Additionally, Harding Elementary (rated 7.9/10, 0.9 miles away). For more schools in EL Cerrito, see our EL Cerrito schools guide .
Nearby Schools
20 within 1.3 mi| School | Distance | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| PROSPECT SIERRA SCHOOL El Cerrito | 0.0 mi | 8.5 |
| Invictus Academy of Richmond El Cerrito | 0.2 mi | 5.6 |
| Fred T. Korematsu Middle El Cerrito | 0.5 mi | 7.9 |
| El Cerrito High El Cerrito | 0.6 mi | 7.3 |
| Fairmont Elementary El Cerrito | 0.6 mi | 7.1 |
| Madera Elementary El Cerrito | 0.9 mi | 7.5 |
| Harding Elementary El Cerrito | 0.9 mi | 7.9 |
| ST JOHN THE BAPTIST El Cerrito | 0.8 mi | 6.4 |
| St. John the Baptist El Cerrito | 0.9 mi | — |
| Golestan School El Cerrito | 1.0 mi | — |
| GOLESTAN SCHOOL El Cerrito | 1.0 mi | 5.7 |
| GROWING LIGHT MONTESSORI SCHOOL OF KENSINGTON Kensington | 0.9 mi | — |
| Summit Public School K2 El Cerrito | 1.1 mi | 4.8 |
| Albany Middle Albany | 1.2 mi | 9.0 |
| Kensington Elementary Kensington | 1.1 mi | 8.4 |
| MONTESSORI FAMILY SCHOOL El Cerrito | 1.3 mi | 5.9 |
| Albany High Albany | 1.4 mi | 9.1 |
| MacGregor High (Continuation) Albany | 1.4 mi | — |
| East Bay Montessori El Cerrito | 1.3 mi | — |
| Stege Elementary Richmond | 1.3 mi | 5.0 |
Neighborhood Census ACS (2019-2023)
Census data for ZIP 94530 (ACS 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates) · Data sources
Median Income
$127,731
Median Home Value
$1,097,300
Median Rent
$2,434/mo
Population
26,229
College Educated
66.4%
Homeownership
57.8%
Avg Commute
33.2 min
Poverty Rate
7.6%
Median Age
42.5
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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.
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 County
- Phone
- (510) 809-9000
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