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#1372 of 1,787 private schools in CA

Santa Sophia Academy

Elementary School · Spring Valley, CA

A private elementary school in Spring Valley, CA serving grades Kindergarten – 8th.

Private

9806 SAN JUAN ST, Spring Valley, CA 91977

  • 17.2:1 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)
C+3.5 / 10
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Student-Teacher Ratio17.2:1
Instructional Commitment
?Total annual instructional hours based on school day length and days per year. (15% of overall score)
B6.1 / 10
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School Day Length6.8 hours
Annual Instructional Hours1,224
Diversity & Inclusion
?Racial and ethnic diversity of the student body using Simpson's diversity index. (20% of overall score)
B5.7 / 10
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Diversity Index51%
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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Enrollment223
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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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The neighborhood

Where Santa Sophia Academy 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 San Diego map →

Getting around & local context

  • Walk 78Very Walkable
  • Bike 57Bikeable
  • County Safety: Low114/100K

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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · county context, not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details

Source period: 2024. A newer release may be available.

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

Median income

$92,407

Median home value

$623,500

Median rent

$1,897/mo

College educated

26.3%

Homeownership

62.9%

Poverty rate

10.4%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 91977; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

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

White64.1%
Two or More27.8%
Asian4.9%
Hispanic3.1%

Source: NCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS)

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

4 from a 5-mile search

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
Santa Sophia AcademyPrivate · tuitionNot ratedK–80.1 mi182Compare →
Casa De Oro ElementaryEnrollment path unverified4.1K–60.7 mi346Compare →
Murdock ElementaryEnrollment path unverified6.9K–60.7 mi617Compare →
Highlands ElementaryEnrollment path unverified4.5K–60.9 mi446Compare →

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.

Santa Sophia Academy is listed in Spring Valley, CA; verify the current enrollment path directly.

About Santa Sophia Academy

Santa Sophia Academy is a private elementary school in Spring Valley, CA, serving approximately 223 students in grades Kindergarten-8th with a 17.2:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.4 out of 10 and ranks #1,372 of 1,787 private schools in CA.

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Santa Sophia Academy

What grades does Santa Sophia Academy serve?

Santa Sophia Academy serves students in grades Kindergarten through 8th.

How many students attend Santa Sophia Academy?

Santa Sophia Academy has an enrollment of approximately 223 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Santa Sophia Academy?

The student-teacher ratio at Santa Sophia Academy is 17.2:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 11:1 for private schools.

How does Santa Sophia Academy rank in CA?

Santa Sophia Academy ranks #1,372 of 1,787 private schools in CA.

What is Santa Sophia Academy's MySchoolScout rating?

Santa Sophia 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 Santa Sophia Academy a private school?

Yes, Santa Sophia Academy is a private coeducational school with a Roman Catholic affiliation. Private schools are not required to participate in state standardized testing, so academic performance data may be limited compared to public schools.

Is Santa Sophia Academy a religious school?

Santa Sophia Academy has a Roman Catholic religious affiliation.

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

Grades
Kindergarten – 8th
Enrollment
223
Gender Split
49% M / 51% F
Student-Teacher Ratio
17.2:1
Teachers (FTE)
13
Type
private
Coed Status
coed
Affiliation
Roman Catholic
School Day
6.8 hours
Days Per Year
180 days
Setting
Large Suburb
County
San Diego County
Area population (ZIP 91977)
62,957
Area average commute
27.4 min
Area median age
35.3
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 91977; 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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