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#1392 of 1,787 private schools in CA

Safari Learning Academy

Elementary School · Sonora, CA

A private elementary school in Sonora, CA serving grades Pre-K – 2nd.

Private

18470 STRIKER CT, Sonora, CA 95370

  • 10.3:1 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+6.8 / 10
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Student-Teacher Ratio10.3:1
Instructional Commitment
?Total annual instructional hours based on school day length and days per year. (15% of overall score)
A+9.6 / 10
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School Day Length8 hours
Annual Instructional Hours1,480
Diversity & Inclusion
?Racial and ethnic diversity of the student body using Simpson's diversity index. (20% of overall score)
C3.2 / 10
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Diversity Index18%
Community Context

Data not available

School Profile
?Enrollment size and grade span breadth — indicators of program depth and peer community. (15% of overall score)
D1.4 / 10
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Enrollment30
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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

Most recent published year. School vs. CA average.

Test score data not yet available for this school.

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The neighborhood

Where Safari Learning Academy sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.

Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.

Getting around & local context

  • Walk 18Car-Dependent
  • Bike 15Somewhat Bikeable
  • City Safety: High3,027/100K

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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Sonora), 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

$72,433

Median home value

$416,200

Median rent

$1,313/mo

College educated

24.4%

Homeownership

70.8%

Poverty rate

12.2%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 95370; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

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

White90.0%
Hispanic6.7%
Asian3.3%

Source: NCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS)

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

4 from a 5-mile search

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
Safari Learning AcademyPrivate · tuitionNot ratedK–10.0 mi19Compare →
Curtis Creek ElementaryEnrollment path unverified4.7K–80.6 mi422Compare →
Gold Ridge Educational CenterEnrollment path unverifiedNot rated1–122.8 mi10Compare →
Sonora ElementaryEnrollment path unverified5.2K–83.3 mi693Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

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

Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.

Safari Learning Academy is listed in Sonora, CA; verify the current enrollment path directly.

About Safari Learning Academy

Safari Learning Academy is a private elementary school in Sonora, CA, serving approximately 30 students in grades Pre-K-2nd with a 10.3:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.4 out of 10 and ranks #1,392 of 1,787 private schools in CA.

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Safari Learning Academy

What grades does Safari Learning Academy serve?

Safari Learning Academy serves students in grades Pre-K through 2nd.

How many students attend Safari Learning Academy?

Safari Learning Academy has an enrollment of approximately 30 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Safari Learning Academy?

The student-teacher ratio at Safari Learning Academy is 10.3:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 11:1 for private schools.

How does Safari Learning Academy rank in CA?

Safari Learning Academy ranks #1,392 of 1,787 private schools in CA.

What is Safari Learning Academy's MySchoolScout rating?

Safari Learning Academy has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.4 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.

Is Safari Learning Academy a private school?

Yes, Safari Learning Academy 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 Safari Learning Academy a religious school?

No, Safari Learning Academy is a nonsectarian (non-religious) private school.

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

Grades
Pre-K – 2nd
Enrollment
30
Gender Split
40% M / 60% F
Student-Teacher Ratio
10.3:1
Teachers (FTE)
3
Type
private
Coed Status
coed
Affiliation
Nonsectarian
School Day
8 hours
Days Per Year
185 days
Setting
Distant Town
County
Tuolumne County
Area population (ZIP 95370)
28,373
Area average commute
29.6 min
Area median age
49.9
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 95370; 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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