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#1748 of 3,177 private schools in CA

Sierra Foothills Academy

High School

6245 King Road, Loomis, CA 95650

Private
42
Students
8.4:1
Student-Teacher
Kindergarten – 12th
Grades Served
#1748 of 3,177 in CA

About Sierra Foothills Academy

Sierra Foothills Academy is a private high school in Loomis, CA 95650. The school serves approximately 42 students in grades Kindergarten – 12th with a student-teacher ratio of 8.4:1. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.5/10, placing it in the 45th percentile among private schools in CA — an above average rating overall.

The school scores particularly well in classroom attention (7.0/10), ranked among private schools in CA. Located in a neighborhood with a median household income of $137,263, where 46% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher. Compared to the 6 public schools in Loomis, Sierra Foothills Academy rates higher overall (7.5 vs 6.3 average).

Compare to Public Schools

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How Sierra Foothills Academy compares to 6 public schools serving similar grades in Loomis, CA

Student-Teacher Ratio
8.4:1
This School
vs
22.8:1
Public Avg
Avg School Size
42
This School
vs
678
Public Avg
Avg School Scout Rating
7.5
This School
vs
6.3
Public Avg

Nearby High Schools

School Rating
Sierra Foothills Academy (this school) 7.5
Loomis Elementary 7.6
Del Oro High 7.0
H. Clarke Powers Elementary 5.9
Loomis Basin Charter 6.3
Placer Elementary 6.3
Franklin Elementary 4.6

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

Score Breakdown

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+ 7.0 / 10
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Student-Teacher Ratio 8.4:1
🕐 Instructional Commitment

Data Unavailable

🌍 Diversity & Inclusion

Data Unavailable

📍 Community Context

Data Unavailable

🏛️ School Profile
? Enrollment size and grade span breadth — indicators of program depth and peer community. (15% of overall score)
C- 2.0 / 10
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Enrollment 42
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Score basis: Private school model

Data coverage: 45% of scoring components had data

Components scored: 2 of 5

Ranking pool: Private schools in CA

Test Scores

Test score data not yet available for this school.

Location

6245 King Road, Loomis, CA 95650

Nearby Schools

20 within 3.5 mi
School Distance Rating
SIERRA FOOTHILLS ACADEMY Loomis 0.0 mi 7.5
Loomis Elementary Loomis 0.2 mi 7.6
Regency Baptist Academy Loomis 0.4 mi 7.5
Del Oro High Loomis 0.4 mi 7.0
UNITED AUBURN INDIAN COMMUNITY TRIBAL SCHOOL Loomis 1.0 mi 7.5
H. Clarke Powers Elementary Loomis 0.9 mi 5.9
Loomis Gateway Academy Loomis 1.0 mi 7.5
LOOMIS GATEWAY ACADEMY Loomis 1.0 mi 7.5
Penryn Elementary Penryn 2.1 mi 6.9
Loomis Basin Charter Loomis 2.7 mi 6.3
Franklin Elementary Loomis 2.7 mi 4.6
Placer Elementary Loomis 2.7 mi 6.3
HOLY CROSS LUTHERAN ACADEMY Rocklin 3.0 mi 7.2
Holy Cross Lutheran Academy Rocklin 3.0 mi 7.2
Rocklin Elementary Rocklin 3.2 mi 6.7
Valley View Elementary Rocklin 3.0 mi 6.5
Honchar Loomis 3.2 mi 7.5
Sierra Elementary Rocklin 4.0 mi 7.9
Spring View Middle Rocklin 3.5 mi 6.2
Rocklin High Rocklin 3.5 mi 5.1

Neighborhood Census ACS (2019-2023)

Census data for ZIP 95650 (ACS 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates) · Data sources

Median Income

$137,263

Median Home Value

$783,300

Median Rent

$1,826/mo

Population

13,314

College Educated

46.3%

Homeownership

89.9%

Avg Commute

25.5 min

Poverty Rate

6.7%

Median Age

46.5

Similar Schools

Schools in the same state with comparable level, size, and ratings

School Rating
Logos Christian Conservatory Clovis, CA 7.5
Loomis Gateway Academy Loomis, CA 7.5
Monterey Continuation Los Angeles, CA 7.5
NORTHPOINT SCHOOL & INTENSIVE OUTPATIENT PROGRAM Northridge, CA 7.5
Northpoint School and Intensive Outpatient Northridge, CA 7.5
Regency Baptist Academy Loomis, CA 7.5

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about Sierra Foothills Academy

What grades does Sierra Foothills Academy serve?

Sierra Foothills Academy serves students in grades Kindergarten through 12th.

How many students attend Sierra Foothills Academy?

Sierra Foothills Academy has an enrollment of approximately 42 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Sierra Foothills Academy?

The student-teacher ratio at Sierra Foothills Academy is 8.4:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 11:1 for private schools.

How does Sierra Foothills Academy rank in CA?

Sierra Foothills Academy is ranked #1748 out of 3,177 private schools in CA.

What is Sierra Foothills Academy's MySchoolScout rating?

Sierra Foothills Academy has a composite rating of 7.5 out of 10 on MySchoolScout. This score combines academic performance, student growth, equity, and school environment into a single score.

Is Sierra Foothills Academy a private school?

Yes, Sierra Foothills Academy is a private coeducational school. Private schools are not required to participate in state standardized testing, so academic performance data may be limited compared to public schools.

Quick Facts NCES PSS (SY 2024-25)

Grades
Kindergarten – 12th
Enrollment
42
Student-Teacher Ratio
8.4:1
Teachers (FTE)
5
Type
private
Coed Status
coed
County
Placer
Data Year
2025–2026

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Data Sources: School Info: NCES PSS (SY 2024-25) Neighborhood: Census ACS (2019-2023) Ratings: MySchoolScout (2024) Full data source details