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#903 of 1,787 private schools in CA

Scholars Preparatory School

School

1001 S GLENOAKS BLVD, Burbank, CA 91502

Last updated: July 2026

Private

Enrollment

141

Student-Teacher

14.8:1

Score

6.3

Grades

Pre-K – 12th

Enrollment

141

Student-Teacher

14.8:1

Score

6.3

Grades

Pre-K – 12th

Data vintage
2021-22

Data vintage2021-22

How this school compares

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#903 of 1,787

In Burbank

#3 of 7

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About Scholars Preparatory School

Scholars Preparatory School is a private school in Burbank, CA. Scholars Preparatory School serves approximately 141 students, and covers grades Pre-K-12th, and has a 14.8:1 student-teacher ratio. Scholars Preparatory School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.3 out of 10 and ranks #903 of 1,787 private schools in CA.

How it comparesOn par with CA schools

6.3

This school 6.3 · Average
CA avg 6.3

What Parents Should Know

At 141 students, Scholars Preparatory School is on the smaller side. That usually buys more individual attention and teachers who know every kid by name, with the trade-off of fewer electives and extracurriculars than a larger school can staff. Ask what activities it actually offers.

Scholars Preparatory School 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 Scholars Preparatory School compares to 31 public schools serving similar grades in Burbank, CA

Student-Teacher Ratio

14.8:1

This School

20.7:1

Public Avg

Avg School Size

141

This School

597

Public Avg

Avg School Scout Rating

6.3

This School

6.9

Public Avg

Student Demographics

White 69.5% vs 0%

Hispanic 2.1% vs 0%

Asian 1.4% vs 0%

Black 0.7% vs 0%

Scholars Preparatory School Burbank Public Avg

Nearby Other Schools

School	Distance	Enrollment	STR	Rating
Scholars Preparatory School (this school)	—	141	14.8:1	6.3
Burbank USD Community Day	0.4 mi	26	5.2:1	—
Joaquin Miller Elementary	0.5 mi	748	24.1:1	5.5
William McKinley Elementary	1.0 mi	440	23.2:1	5.0
Ralph Emerson Elementary	1.1 mi	540	27:1	5.8
Burbank High	1.2 mi	2,471	25.2:1	5.8
Dolores Huerta Middle	1.3 mi	910	24.6:1	5.5
Walt Disney Elementary	1.3 mi	402	22.3:1	7.6
John Muir Middle	1.5 mi	1,362	23.1:1	6.7
Burroughs High	1.8 mi	2,358	24.1:1	6.8
Thomas Jefferson Elementary	2.0 mi	749	26.8:1	6.6
Thomas Edison Elementary	2.1 mi	461	24.3:1	6.9
Monterey High (Continuation)	2.1 mi	93	10.3:1	5.6
Magnolia Park	2.1 mi	28	9.3:1	—
R. L. Stevenson Elementary	2.6 mi	529	22:1	7.9
George Washington Elementary	2.7 mi	431	20.5:1	7.4
Theodore Roosevelt Elementary	2.8 mi	585	26.6:1	7.5
Bret Harte Elementary	2.8 mi	537	22.4:1	7.3
Providencia Elementary	2.8 mi	403	26.9:1	6.8
Burbank Unified Independent Learning Academy (BUILA)	3.1 mi	168	14:1	5.4
Luther Burbank Middle	3.1 mi	967	23:1	6.5

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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

B- 4.6 / 10

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Student-Teacher Ratio 14.8:1

Instructional Commitment

A+ 9.6 / 10

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School Day Length 8 hours

Annual Instructional Hours 1,440

Diversity & Inclusion

B- 5.0 / 10

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Diversity Index 45%

Community Context

Data Unavailable

School Profile

A- 8.1 / 10

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Enrollment 141

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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)

White 69.5%

Two or More 26.2%

Hispanic 2.1%

Asian 1.4%

Black 0.7%

Source: NCES Private School Survey (PSS)

Location

1001 S GLENOAKS BLVD, Burbank, CA 91502

Nearby Alternatives

Families considering Scholars Preparatory School may also want to explore other schools in the area. Benjamin Franklin Elementary (rated 8.6/10, 1.0 miles away, in nearby Glendale), which scores notably higher. Another option is ST ROBERT BELLARMINE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL (rated 7.8/10, 0.8 miles away), which scores notably higher. Additionally, Walt Disney Elementary (rated 7.6/10, 1.3 miles away), which scores notably higher. For more schools in Burbank, see our Burbank schools guide .

Nearby Schools

20 within 1.7 mi

School	Distance	Enrollment	Rating
Scholars Preparatory School Burbank	0.0 mi	253	—
MONTESSORI ACADEMY Burbank	0.2 mi	10	—
Little Angels Academy Burbank Inc. Burbank	0.3 mi	78	—
Joaquin Miller Elementary Burbank	0.5 mi	748	5.5
Burbank USD Community Day Burbank	0.4 mi	26	—
St. Robert Bellarmine Elementary Burbank	0.8 mi	89	—
ST ROBERT BELLARMINE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL Burbank	0.8 mi	89	7.8
Balboa Elementary Glendale	0.7 mi	806	5.3
Thomas Jefferson Elementary Glendale	0.8 mi	796	6.0
Benjamin Franklin Elementary Glendale	1.0 mi	626	8.6
William McKinley Elementary Burbank	1.0 mi	440	5.0
Ralph Emerson Elementary Burbank	1.1 mi	540	5.8
Burbank High Burbank	1.2 mi	2,471	5.8
Dolores Huerta Middle Burbank	1.3 mi	910	5.5
INTERNATIONAL SCHOOL OF LOS ANGELES-BURBANK Burbank	1.4 mi	324	7.2
International School of Los Angeles-BB Burbank	1.4 mi	399	—
Walt Disney Elementary Burbank	1.3 mi	402	7.6
John Muir Middle Burbank	1.5 mi	1,362	6.7
Mark Keppel Elementary Glendale	1.6 mi	959	7.6
Learning Trajectory Burbank	1.7 mi	51	—

Neighborhood Census ACS (2019-2023)

Census data for ZIP 91502 (ACS 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates) · Data sources

Median Income

$61,443

Median Home Value

$946,600

Median Rent

$1,899/mo

Population

11,732

College Educated

42.6%

Homeownership

Avg Commute

28 min

Poverty Rate

14.9%

Median Age

34.4

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Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about Scholars Preparatory School

What grades does Scholars Preparatory School serve?

Scholars Preparatory School serves students in grades Pre-K through 12th.

How many students attend Scholars Preparatory School?

Scholars Preparatory School has an enrollment of approximately 141 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Scholars Preparatory School?

The student-teacher ratio at Scholars Preparatory School is 14.8:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 11:1 for private schools.

How does Scholars Preparatory School rank in CA?

Scholars Preparatory School ranks #903 of 1,787 private schools in CA.

What is Scholars Preparatory School's MySchoolScout rating?

Scholars Preparatory School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.3 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.

Is Scholars Preparatory School a private school?

Yes, Scholars Preparatory 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 Scholars Preparatory School a religious school?

No, Scholars Preparatory School is a nonsectarian (non-religious) private school.

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Neighborhood Context

Walk Score: 88 Very Walkable
Transit Score: 51 Good Transit
Bike Score: 58 Bikeable

Quick Facts NCES PSS (SY 2021-22)

Grades: Pre-K – 12th
Enrollment: 141
Gender Split: 48% M / 52% F
Student-Teacher Ratio: 14.8:1
Teachers (FTE): 10
Type: private
Coed Status: coed
Affiliation: Nonsectarian
School Day: 8 hours
Days Per Year: 180 days
Setting: Midsize City
County: Los Angeles County
Phone: (818) 242-3344

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