Very Good
#184 of 3,177 private schools in CA
Top 6% of private schools
Ps1 Pluralistic School
Elementary School
1225 BRoadway, Santa Monica, CA 90404
About Ps1 Pluralistic School
Ps1 Pluralistic School is an private elementary school in Santa Monica, CA 90404. The school serves approximately 201 students in grades Kindergarten – 6th with a student-teacher ratio of 7.2:1. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.8/10, placing it in the 94.2th percentile among private schools in CA — an above average rating overall.
The school scores particularly well in classroom attention (7.9/10), ranked among private schools in CA. Located in a neighborhood with a median household income of $85,081, where 59% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher. Compared to the 10 public schools in Santa Monica, Ps1 Pluralistic School rates higher overall (7.8 vs 7.0 average).
Compare to Public Schools
BetaHow Ps1 Pluralistic School compares to 10 public schools serving similar grades in Santa Monica, CA
Nearby Elementary Schools
| School | Rating |
|---|---|
| Ps1 Pluralistic School (this school) | 7.8 |
| Lincoln Middle | 8.5 |
| McKinley Elementary | 7.4 |
| Roosevelt Elementary | 6.6 |
| Will Rogers Elementary | 4.7 |
| John Adams Middle | 7.4 |
| Edison Elementary | 8.8 |
| Santa Monica Alternative (K-8) | 6.9 |
| Franklin Elementary | 7.1 |
| Grant Elementary | 7.2 |
| Canyon Charter Elementary | 5.6 |
Demographics sourced from NCES Private School Survey (PSS) and Common Core of Data (CCD). Comparisons are based on enrollment-weighted averages.
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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
1225 BRoadway, Santa Monica, CA 90404
Nearby Schools
20 within 1.1 mi| School | Distance | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| PS1 PLURALISTIC SCHOOL Santa Monica | 0.0 mi | 7.8 |
| Westside Waldorf School Santa Monica | 0.2 mi | 7.8 |
| WALDORF EARLY CHILDHOOD CENTER Santa Monica | 0.2 mi | 7.8 |
| PACIFICA CHRISTIAN HIGH SCHOOL Santa Monica | 0.5 mi | 7.8 |
| DRAGON ROCC ACADEMY Santa Monica | 0.4 mi | 7.8 |
| Lincoln Middle Santa Monica | 0.6 mi | 8.5 |
| Lighthouse Church School Santa Monica | 0.6 mi | 7.8 |
| LIGHTHOUSE CHURCH SCHOOL Santa Monica | 0.6 mi | 7.8 |
| Santa Monica High Santa Monica | 0.7 mi | 8.4 |
| St. Anne Elementary Santa Monica | 0.6 mi | 7.8 |
| ST ANNES SCHOOL Santa Monica | 0.6 mi | 7.8 |
| CROSSROADS SCHOOL FOR ARTS & SCIENCES Santa Monica | 0.7 mi | 7.8 |
| Crossroads School for Arts & Sciences Santa Monica | 0.7 mi | 7.8 |
| ST MONICA CATHOLIC HIGH SCHOOL Santa Monica | 0.7 mi | 7.8 |
| Sycamore Community School Santa Monica | 0.7 mi | 7.8 |
| ST MONICA CATHOLIC ELEMENTARY SCHOOL Santa Monica | 0.7 mi | 7.8 |
| McKinley Elementary Santa Monica | 0.8 mi | 7.4 |
| St. Matthew's Parish School Santa Monica | 0.8 mi | 7.8 |
| SmartStart Developmental Learning Center Santa Monica | 1.1 mi | 7.8 |
| SmartStart Academy Santa Monica | 1.1 mi | 7.8 |
Neighborhood Census ACS (2019-2023)
Census data for ZIP 90404 (ACS 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates) · Data sources
Median Income
$85,081
Median Home Value
$1,159,500
Median Rent
$2,095/mo
Population
22,881
College Educated
58.6%
Homeownership
22%
Avg Commute
21.7 min
Poverty Rate
13.5%
Median Age
41.2
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Schools in the same state with comparable level, size, and ratings
| School | Rating |
|---|---|
| Anaheim Elementary Online Academy Anaheim, CA | 7.8 |
| CARLTHORP SCHOOL Santa Monica, CA | 7.8 |
| Cleveland Elementary Santa Barbara, CA | 7.8 |
| Etna Elementary Etna, CA | 7.8 |
| G.H.S. Academy El Dorado Hills, CA | 7.8 |
| GHS ACADEMY- GOLDEN HILLS SCHOOL El Dorado Hills, CA | 7.8 |
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about Ps1 Pluralistic School
What grades does Ps1 Pluralistic School serve?
Ps1 Pluralistic School serves students in grades Kindergarten through 6th.
How many students attend Ps1 Pluralistic School?
Ps1 Pluralistic School has an enrollment of approximately 201 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Ps1 Pluralistic School?
The student-teacher ratio at Ps1 Pluralistic School is 7.2:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 11:1 for private schools.
How does Ps1 Pluralistic School rank in CA?
Ps1 Pluralistic School is ranked #184 out of 3,177 private schools in CA.
What is Ps1 Pluralistic School's MySchoolScout rating?
Ps1 Pluralistic School has a composite rating of 7.8 out of 10 on MySchoolScout. This score combines academic performance, student growth, equity, and school environment into a single score.
Is Ps1 Pluralistic School a private school?
Yes, Ps1 Pluralistic 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 – 6th
- Enrollment
- 201
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 7.2:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 28
- Type
- private
- Coed Status
- coed
- County
- Los Angeles
- Phone
- (310) 394-1313
- Data Year
- 2025–2026
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