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#635 of 1,787 private schools in CA

Top 36% of private schools

Ps1 Pluralistic School

Elementary School · Santa Monica, CA

A private elementary school in Santa Monica, CA serving grades Kindergarten – 6th.

Private

1225 BROADWAY, Santa Monica, CA 90404

  • 9:1 student-teacher ratio

Academics

Preliminary

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)
B+7.4 / 10
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Student-Teacher Ratio9:1
Instructional Commitment
?Total annual instructional hours based on school day length and days per year. (15% of overall score)
C-2.3 / 10
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School Day Length6 hours
Annual Instructional Hours1,056
Diversity & Inclusion
?Racial and ethnic diversity of the student body using Simpson's diversity index. (20% of overall score)
A-7.7 / 10
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Diversity Index64%
Community Context

Data not available

School Profile
?Enrollment size and grade span breadth — indicators of program depth and peer community. (15% of overall score)
A-8.1 / 10
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Enrollment208
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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

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Test score data not yet available for this school.

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The neighborhood

Where Ps1 Pluralistic School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.

Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries. Open the Los Angeles map →

Getting around & local context

  • Walk 82Very Walkable
  • Transit 74Excellent Transit
  • Bike 97Biker’s Paradise
  • City Safety: High5,630/100K

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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Santa Monica), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details

Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.

Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)

Median income

$85,081

Median home value

$1,159,500

Median rent

$2,095/mo

College educated

58.6%

Homeownership

22%

Poverty rate

13.5%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 90404; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

Student demographicsNCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS) (SY 2021–22)

White49.0%
Two or More33.7%
Asian8.7%
Black4.3%
Hispanic4.3%

Source: NCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS)

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

4 from a 5-mile search

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
Ps1 Pluralistic SchoolPrivate · tuitionNot ratedK–60.0 mi201Compare →
Waldorf Early Childhood CenterPrivate · tuitionNot ratedPK–K0.2 mi15Compare →
Westside Waldorf SchoolPrivate · tuitionNot ratedK–80.2 mi72Compare →
Lighthouse Church SchoolPrivate · tuitionNot ratedK–80.6 mi118Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.

Ps1 Pluralistic School is listed in Santa Monica, CA; verify the current enrollment path directly.

About Ps1 Pluralistic School

Ps1 Pluralistic School is a private elementary school in Santa Monica, CA, serving approximately 208 students in grades Kindergarten-6th with a 9:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.7 out of 10 and ranks #635 of 1,787 private schools in CA.

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 208 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Ps1 Pluralistic School?

The student-teacher ratio at Ps1 Pluralistic School is 9:1. 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 ranks #635 of 1,787 private schools in CA.

What is Ps1 Pluralistic School's MySchoolScout rating?

Ps1 Pluralistic School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.7 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.

Is Ps1 Pluralistic School a private school?

Yes, Ps1 Pluralistic 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 Ps1 Pluralistic School a religious school?

No, Ps1 Pluralistic School is a nonsectarian (non-religious) private school.

School factsNCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS) (SY 2021–22)

Grades
Kindergarten – 6th
Enrollment
208
Gender Split
54% M / 46% F
Student-Teacher Ratio
9:1
Teachers (FTE)
23
Type
private
Coed Status
coed
Affiliation
Nonsectarian
School Day
6 hours
Days Per Year
176 days
Setting
Small City
County
Los Angeles County
Area population (ZIP 90404)
22,881
Area average commute
21.7 min
Area median age
41.2
About this school's data

Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.

School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
NCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS) · SY 2021–22 · Low confidence
  • Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
MySchoolScout rating and rank
MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
  • Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
  • Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
  • Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 90404; this does not measure the attendance area.

Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments vintage unavailable; directory SY 2021–22

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