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#879 of 1,787 private schools in CA

Top 49% of private schools

Sierra Foothills Academy

School · Loomis, CA

A private school in Loomis, CA serving grades 2nd – 12th.

Private

6245 KING RD, Loomis, CA 95650

  • 7.6:1 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)
A-8.3 / 10
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Student-Teacher Ratio7.6:1
Instructional Commitment
?Total annual instructional hours based on school day length and days per year. (15% of overall score)
B5.5 / 10
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School Day Length6 hours
Annual Instructional Hours1,200
Diversity & Inclusion
?Racial and ethnic diversity of the student body using Simpson's diversity index. (20% of overall score)
B+6.9 / 10
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Diversity Index59%
Community Context

Data not available

School Profile
?Enrollment size and grade span breadth — indicators of program depth and peer community. (15% of overall score)
C2.5 / 10
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Enrollment38
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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 Sierra Foothills 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 Sacramento map →

Getting around & local context

  • Walk 51Somewhat Walkable
  • Bike 48Somewhat Bikeable
  • County Safety: Average296/100K

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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

$137,263

Median home value

$783,300

Median rent

$1,826/mo

College educated

46.3%

Homeownership

89.9%

Poverty rate

6.7%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 95650; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

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

White60.5%
Black15.8%
Hispanic10.5%
Asian10.5%
Pacific Islander2.6%

Source: NCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS)

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

1 from a 5-mile search

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
Rocklin Alternative Education CenterEnrollment path unverified5.6K–123.7 mi45Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

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

Sierra Foothills Academy is listed in Loomis, CA; verify the current enrollment path directly.

About Sierra Foothills Academy

Sierra Foothills Academy is a private school in Loomis, CA, serving approximately 38 students in grades 2nd-12th with a 7.6:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.3 out of 10 and ranks #879 of 1,787 private schools in CA.

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Sierra Foothills Academy

What grades does Sierra Foothills Academy serve?

Sierra Foothills Academy serves students in grades 2nd through 12th.

How many students attend Sierra Foothills Academy?

Sierra Foothills Academy has an enrollment of approximately 38 students.

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

The student-teacher ratio at Sierra Foothills Academy is 7.6:1. 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 ranks #879 of 1,787 private schools in CA.

What is Sierra Foothills Academy's MySchoolScout rating?

Sierra Foothills Academy 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 Sierra Foothills Academy a private school?

Yes, Sierra Foothills 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 Sierra Foothills Academy a religious school?

No, Sierra Foothills Academy is a nonsectarian (non-religious) private school.

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

Grades
2nd – 12th
Enrollment
38
Gender Split
82% M / 18% F
Student-Teacher Ratio
7.6:1
Teachers (FTE)
5
Type
private
Coed Status
coed
Affiliation
Nonsectarian
School Day
6 hours
Days Per Year
200 days
Setting
Large Suburb
County
Placer County
Area population (ZIP 95650)
13,314
Area average commute
25.5 min
Area median age
46.5
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 95650; 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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