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#1093 of 3,177 private schools in CA

Top 34% of private schools

Sierra School of Alhambra

High School

9 N Almansor Street, Alhambra, CA 91801

Private
81
Students
8.1:1
Student-Teacher
Kindergarten – 12th
Grades Served
Top 34%
in CA

About Sierra School of Alhambra

Sierra School of Alhambra is a private high school in Alhambra, CA 91801. The school serves approximately 81 students in grades Kindergarten – 12th with a student-teacher ratio of 8.1:1. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.9/10, placing it in the 65.6th percentile among private schools in CA — an above average rating overall.

The school scores particularly well in classroom attention (7.2/10), ranked among private schools in CA. Compared to the 11 public schools in Alhambra, Sierra School of Alhambra rates higher overall (7.9 vs 6.4 average).

Compare to Public Schools

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How Sierra School of Alhambra compares to 11 public schools serving similar grades in Alhambra, CA

Student-Teacher Ratio
8.1:1
This School
vs
22.2:1
Public Avg
Avg School Size
81
This School
vs
878
Public Avg
Avg School Scout Rating
7.9
This School
vs
6.4
Public Avg

Nearby High Schools

School Rating
Sierra School of Alhambra (this school) 7.9
Granada Elementary 5.2
Alhambra High 6.1
Garfield Elementary 7.0
Martha Baldwin Elementary 6.1
William Northrup Elementary 8.4
Park Elementary 6.3
Ramona Elementary 5.9
Marguerita Elementary 6.2
Mark Keppel High 5.0
Emery Park Elementary 7.0
Fremont Elementary 7.7

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+ 7.2 / 10
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Student-Teacher Ratio 8.1:1
🕐 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+ 4.0 / 10
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Enrollment 81
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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

9 N Almansor Street, Alhambra, CA 91801

Nearby Schools

20 within 1.1 mi
School Distance Rating
SIERRA SCHOOL OF ALHAMBRA Alhambra 0.0 mi 7.9
Granada Elementary Alhambra 0.3 mi 5.2
Angel's Montessori Preschool, Inc. Alhambra 0.3 mi 7.9
ANGEL'S MONTESSORI PRESCHOOL Alhambra 0.3 mi 7.9
St. Therese School Alhambra 0.6 mi 7.9
Alhambra High Alhambra 0.5 mi 6.1
LILY'S GARDEN PRESCHOOL AND KINDERGARTEN Alhambra 0.6 mi 7.9
Lily's Garden Preschool and Kindergarten Alhambra 0.6 mi 7.9
Garfield Elementary Alhambra 0.7 mi 7.0
Options for Youth San Gabriel Covina 0.7 mi 3.9
GROWING TIME MONTESSORI SCHOOL San Gabriel 0.7 mi 7.5
Emmaus Lutheran Alhambra 0.9 mi 7.9
EMMAUS LUTHERAN SCHOOL Alhambra 0.9 mi 7.9
San Gabriel High San Gabriel 0.8 mi 5.7
SAN GABRIEL MISSION ELEMENTARY SCHOOL San Gabriel 0.8 mi 7.5
Coolidge Elementary San Gabriel 0.9 mi 5.2
Martha Baldwin Elementary Alhambra 1.0 mi 6.1
SAN GABRIEL MISSION HIGH SCHOOL San Gabriel 0.8 mi 7.5
San Gabriel Mission High School San Gabriel 0.9 mi 7.5
William Northrup Elementary Alhambra 1.1 mi 8.4

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Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about Sierra School of Alhambra

What grades does Sierra School of Alhambra serve?

Sierra School of Alhambra serves students in grades Kindergarten through 12th.

How many students attend Sierra School of Alhambra?

Sierra School of Alhambra has an enrollment of approximately 81 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Sierra School of Alhambra?

The student-teacher ratio at Sierra School of Alhambra is 8.1:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 11:1 for private schools.

How does Sierra School of Alhambra rank in CA?

Sierra School of Alhambra is ranked #1093 out of 3,177 private schools in CA.

What is Sierra School of Alhambra's MySchoolScout rating?

Sierra School of Alhambra has a composite rating of 7.9 out of 10 on MySchoolScout. This score combines academic performance, student growth, equity, and school environment into a single score.

Is Sierra School of Alhambra a private school?

Yes, Sierra School of Alhambra 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
81
Student-Teacher Ratio
8.1:1
Teachers (FTE)
10
Type
private
Coed Status
coed
County
Los Angeles
Data Year
2025–2026

How We Rate Schools

Our ratings combine academic performance, growth, equity, and school environment into a single 1-10 score using publicly available data.

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Data Sources: School Info: NCES PSS (SY 2024-25) Ratings: MySchoolScout (2024) Full data source details