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#4 of 1,787 private schools in CA

Top 1% of private schools

San Gabriel Academy

School

8827 E BROADWAY, San Gabriel, CA 91776

Private

Enrollment

294

Student-Teacher

5.7:1

Score

8.8

Grades

Kindergarten – 12th

Data vintage2021-22

How this school compares

California private schools

#4 of 1,787

In San Gabriel

#1 of 8

public schools

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San Gabriel Academy

8.8/10

School in San Gabriel · grades Kindergarten – 12th. Start here, then compare fit against nearby and district options.

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8.6/10

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About San Gabriel Academy

San Gabriel Academy is a private school in San Gabriel, CA. San Gabriel Academy serves approximately 294 students, and covers grades Kindergarten-12th, and has a 5.7:1 student-teacher ratio. San Gabriel Academy has a current MySchoolScout rating of 8.8 out of 10 and ranks #4 of 1,787 private schools in CA.

How it compares2.5 pts above CA schools
  • This school 8.8 · Excellent
  • CA avg 6.3

What Parents Should Know

At 5.7:1 students to teachers, San Gabriel Academy sits well below the national average. Smaller classes like that usually mean more one-on-one time between students and teachers.

San Gabriel Academy 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.

Compare to Public Schools

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How San Gabriel Academy compares to 11 public schools serving similar grades in San Gabriel, CA

Student-Teacher Ratio
5.7:1
This School
vs
22:1
Public Avg
Avg School Size
294
This School
vs
670
Public Avg
Avg School Scout Rating
8.8
This School
vs
7.5
Public Avg

Student Demographics

Asian 46.3% vs 0%
Hispanic 35% vs 0%
Black 6.1% vs 0%
White 5.4% vs 0%
San Gabriel Academy San Gabriel Public Avg

Nearby Other Schools

School Rating
San Gabriel Academy (this school) 8.8
Jefferson Middle 8.6
Roosevelt Elementary 5.7
Emperor Elementary 7.8
Del Mar High 6.7
Wilson Elementary 8.1
Gabrielino High 8.3
Washington Elementary 8.2
Dewey Avenue Elementary 7.0
McKinley Elementary 7.6
San Gabriel High 8.4
Coolidge Elementary 6.2

Demographics sourced from NCES Private School Survey (PSS) and Common Core of Data (CCD). Comparisons are based on enrollment-weighted averages.

Score Breakdown

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)
A 9.2 / 10
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Student-Teacher Ratio 5.7:1
Instructional Commitment
? Total annual instructional hours based on school day length and days per year. (15% of overall score)
A+ 9.6 / 10
View breakdown
School Day Length 8 hours
Annual Instructional Hours 1,440
Diversity & Inclusion
? Racial and ethnic diversity of the student body using Simpson's diversity index. (20% of overall score)
A- 8.0 / 10
View breakdown
Diversity Index 65%
Community Context

Data Unavailable

School Profile
? Enrollment size and grade span breadth — indicators of program depth and peer community. (15% of overall score)
A- 8.1 / 10
View breakdown
Enrollment 294
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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)

Asian 46.3%
Hispanic 35.0%
Two or More 7.1%
Black 6.1%
White 5.4%

Source: NCES Private School Survey (PSS)

Location

8827 E BROADWAY, San Gabriel, CA 91776

Nearby Alternatives

Families considering San Gabriel Academy may also want to explore other schools in the area. Muscatel Middle (rated 9.2/10, 1.2 miles away, in nearby Rosemead), which scores slightly higher. Another option is Jefferson Middle (rated 8.6/10, 0.2 miles away), with a very similar rating. Additionally, Emma W. Shuey Elementary (rated 8.5/10, 1.2 miles away, in nearby Rosemead), with a comparable rating. For more schools in San Gabriel, see our San Gabriel schools guide .

Nearby Schools

20 within 1.3 mi
School Distance Rating
Jefferson Middle San Gabriel 0.2 mi 8.6
Roosevelt Elementary San Gabriel 0.5 mi 5.7
La Rosa Elementary Temple City 0.8 mi 8.3
St. Luke Catholic School Temple City 0.8 mi
Encinita Elementary Rosemead 1.0 mi 6.0
Cloverly Elementary Temple City 0.8 mi 7.3
Rosemead High Rosemead 1.0 mi 8.4
Muscatel Middle Rosemead 1.2 mi 9.2
Emperor Elementary San Gabriel 1.1 mi 7.8
SAN GABRIEL CHRISTIAN SCHOOL San Gabriel 1.0 mi 6.5
Longden Elementary Temple City 1.1 mi 7.6
Emma W. Shuey Elementary Rosemead 1.2 mi 8.5
ARK CHRISTIAN ACADEMY San Gabriel 1.3 mi 4.9
Ark Christian Academy San Gabriel 1.3 mi
TOTAL CHILD PRESCHOOL LEARNING LINK INC. San Gabriel 1.2 mi
Beach Cities Learning, San Gabriel San Gabriel 1.1 mi
BEACH CITIES LEARNING SAN GABRIEL San Gabriel 1.1 mi 7.3
Dr. Doug Sears Learning Center Temple City 1.2 mi 7.0
Oak Avenue Intermediate Temple City 1.4 mi 7.7
OASIS TRILINGUAL COMMUNITY SCHOOL Temple City 1.3 mi 7.8

Neighborhood Census ACS (2019-2023)

Census data for ZIP 91776 (ACS 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates) · Data sources

Median Income

$79,926

Median Home Value

$816,400

Median Rent

$1,825/mo

Population

37,769

College Educated

29.3%

Homeownership

40.8%

Avg Commute

29.6 min

Poverty Rate

13.2%

Median Age

42.3

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Family Partnership Charter Santa Maria, CA 8.8
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Plumas Charter Quincy, CA 8.9
Redwood Coast Montessori Eureka, CA 8.9
ALVERNO HEIGHTS ACADEMY Sierra Madre, CA 8.7
Golden Eagle Charter Mount Shasta, CA 8.7

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about San Gabriel Academy

What grades does San Gabriel Academy serve?

San Gabriel Academy serves students in grades Kindergarten through 12th.

How many students attend San Gabriel Academy?

San Gabriel Academy has an enrollment of approximately 294 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at San Gabriel Academy?

The student-teacher ratio at San Gabriel Academy is 5.7:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 11:1 for private schools.

How does San Gabriel Academy rank in CA?

San Gabriel Academy ranks #4 of 1,787 private schools in CA.

What is San Gabriel Academy's MySchoolScout rating?

San Gabriel Academy has a current MySchoolScout rating of 8.8 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.

Is San Gabriel Academy a private school?

Yes, San Gabriel Academy is a private coeducational school with a Other Religious affiliation. Private schools are not required to participate in state standardized testing, so academic performance data may be limited compared to public schools.

Is San Gabriel Academy a religious school?

San Gabriel Academy has a Other Religious religious affiliation.

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Neighborhood Context

Walk Score
71 Very Walkable
Bike Score
56 Bikeable

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Quick Facts NCES PSS (SY 2021-22)

Grades
Kindergarten – 12th
Enrollment
294
Gender Split
55% M / 45% F
Student-Teacher Ratio
5.7:1
Teachers (FTE)
52
Type
private
Coed Status
coed
Affiliation
Other Religious
School Day
8 hours
Days Per Year
180 days
Setting
Large Suburb
County
Los Angeles County

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