Excellent
#21 of 1,787 private schools in CA
Top 1% of private schools
Prospect Sierra School
Elementary School
960 AVIS DR, EL Cerrito, CA 94530
Enrollment
463
Student-Teacher
4.9:1
Score
8.5
Grades
Kindergarten – 8th
Enrollment
463
Student-Teacher
4.9:1
Score
8.5
Grades
Kindergarten – 8th
Data vintage
2021-22
Data vintage2021-22
How this school compares
California private schools
#21 of 1,787
In EL Cerrito
#1 of 4
public schools
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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 463 students, and covers grades Kindergarten-8th, and has a 4.9:1 student-teacher ratio. Prospect Sierra School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 8.5 out of 10 and ranks #21 of 1,787 private schools in CA.
- This school 8.5 · Excellent
- CA avg 6.2
What Parents Should Know
At 4.9:1 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.
Score Breakdown
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
Test score data not yet available for this school.
Student Demographics NCES PSS (SY 2021-22)
Source: NCES Private School Survey (PSS)
Location
960 AVIS DR, EL Cerrito, CA 94530
Nearby Alternatives
Families considering Prospect Sierra School may also want to explore other elementary schools in the area. Kensington Elementary (rated 8.4/10, 1.1 miles away, in nearby Kensington), with a very similar rating. Another option is Harding Elementary (rated 7.9/10, 0.9 miles away), with a comparable rating. Additionally, Madera Elementary (rated 7.5/10, 0.9 miles away), with a comparable rating. For more schools in EL Cerrito, see our EL Cerrito schools guide .
Nearby Schools
20 within 1.7 mi| School | Distance | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| Prospect Sierra School El Cerrito | 0.0 mi | — |
| Invictus Academy of Richmond El Cerrito | 0.2 mi | 5.6 |
| El Cerrito High El Cerrito | 0.6 mi | 7.3 |
| Fred T. Korematsu Middle El Cerrito | 0.6 mi | 7.9 |
| 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 |
| Golestan School El Cerrito | 0.9 mi | — |
| GOLESTAN SCHOOL El Cerrito | 0.9 mi | 5.7 |
| ST JOHN THE BAPTIST El Cerrito | 0.9 mi | 6.4 |
| St. John the Baptist El Cerrito | 0.9 mi | — |
| GROWING LIGHT MONTESSORI SCHOOL OF KENSINGTON Kensington | 0.9 mi | — |
| Albany Middle Albany | 1.2 mi | 9.0 |
| Summit Public School K2 El Cerrito | 1.1 mi | 4.8 |
| Kensington Elementary Kensington | 1.1 mi | 8.4 |
| Albany High Albany | 1.3 mi | 9.1 |
| MacGregor High (Continuation) Albany | 1.3 mi | — |
| MONTESSORI FAMILY SCHOOL El Cerrito | 1.4 mi | 5.9 |
| East Bay Montessori El Cerrito | 1.4 mi | — |
| Tilden Preparatory School Albany | 1.7 mi | — |
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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| Academy for Enriched Sciences Encino, CA | 8.5 |
| Alamo Elementary San Francisco, CA | 8.5 |
| Alexandria Avenue Elementary Los Angeles, CA | 8.5 |
| Anza Elementary Torrance, CA | 8.5 |
| Aviara Oaks Elementary Carlsbad, CA | 8.5 |
| Bella Vista Elementary San Ramon, CA | 8.5 |
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 463 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Prospect Sierra School?
The student-teacher ratio at Prospect Sierra School is 4.9:1. 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 ranks #21 of 1,787 private schools in CA.
What is Prospect Sierra School's MySchoolScout rating?
Prospect Sierra School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 8.5 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
Is Prospect Sierra School a private school?
Yes, Prospect Sierra School 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 Prospect Sierra School a religious school?
No, Prospect Sierra School is a nonsectarian (non-religious) private school.
Neighborhood Context
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Quick Facts NCES PSS (SY 2021-22)
- Grades
- Kindergarten – 8th
- Enrollment
- 463
- Gender Split
- 50% M / 50% F
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 4.9:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 94
- Type
- private
- Coed Status
- coed
- Affiliation
- Nonsectarian
- School Day
- 7 hours
- Days Per Year
- 181 days
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Contra Costa County
- Phone
- (510) 809-9001
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