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#436 of 1,787 private schools in CA

Top 24% of private schools

Sierra School

High School

9738 LINCOLN VILLAGE DR STE 130, Sacramento, CA 95827

Private

Enrollment

65

Student-Teacher

7.2:1

Score

7.1

Grades

9th – 12th

Data vintage2021-22

How this school compares

California private schools

#436 of 1,787

In Sacramento

#7 of 31

public schools

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Sierra School

7.1/10

High School in Sacramento · grades 9th – 12th. Start here, then compare fit against nearby and district options.

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About Sierra School

Sierra School is a private high school in Sacramento, CA. Sierra School serves approximately 65 students, and covers grades 9th-12th, and has a 7.2:1 student-teacher ratio. Sierra School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.1 out of 10 and ranks #436 of 1,787 private schools in CA.

How it compares0.6 pts above CA schools
  • This school 7.1 · Very Good
  • CA avg 6.5

What Parents Should Know

At 65 students, Sierra 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.

At 7.2:1 students to teachers, Sierra School sits well below the national average. Smaller classes like that usually mean more one-on-one time between students and teachers.

Sierra 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 Sierra School compares to 59 public schools serving similar grades in Sacramento, CA

Student-Teacher Ratio
7.2:1
This School
vs
21.3:1
Public Avg
Avg School Size
65
This School
vs
1,025
Public Avg
Avg School Scout Rating
7.1
This School
vs
5.7
Public Avg

Student Demographics

White 41.5% vs 0%
Black 29.2% vs 0%
Hispanic 20% vs 0%
Asian 6.2% vs 0%
Sierra School Sacramento Public Avg

Nearby High Schools

School Rating
Sierra School (this school) 7.1
George Washington Carver School of Arts and Science 5.2
El Centro Jr./Sr. High 5.7
Rosemont High 4.7
Rio Americano High 5.3
Foundations Academy 3.6
San Juan Choices Charter 7.6
El Camino Fundamental High 4.8
Encina Preparatory High 4.2
SAVA - Sacramento Academic and Vocational Academy - SCUSD 5.9
Hiram W. Johnson High 4.3
Mira Loma High 6.9
Palmiter Special Education 5.7
Elinor Lincoln Hickey Jr./Sr. High 4.9
Marconi Learning Academy 4.6
Umoja International Academy 7.4
West Campus 8.1
Fortune 5.6
Nathaniel S. Colley Sr. High 3.3
Laurel Ruff Transition 4.2
La Entrada Continuation High 5.2

Showing 20 of 59 schools. View all schools in Sacramento

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
? Student-teacher ratio calibrated against other private schools. Lower ratios mean more individual attention. (30% of overall score)
A- 8.4 / 10
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Student-Teacher Ratio 7.2:1
Instructional Commitment
? Total annual instructional hours based on school day length and days per year. (15% of overall score)
B- 4.8 / 10
View breakdown
School Day Length 6.5 hours
Annual Instructional Hours 1,170
Diversity & Inclusion
? Racial and ethnic diversity of the student body using Simpson's diversity index. (20% of overall score)
A 9.0 / 10
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Diversity Index 70%
Community Context

Data Unavailable

School Profile
? Enrollment size and grade span breadth — indicators of program depth and peer community. (15% of overall score)
C+ 4.3 / 10
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Enrollment 65
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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 41.5%
Black 29.2%
Hispanic 20.0%
Asian 6.2%
Pacific Islander 3.1%

Source: NCES Private School Survey (PSS)

Location

9738 LINCOLN VILLAGE DR STE 130, Sacramento, CA 95827

Nearby Alternatives

Families considering Sierra School may also want to explore other high schools in the area. El Centro Jr./Sr. High (rated 5.7/10, 1.0 miles away), a more accessible option. Another option is JESUIT HIGH SCHOOL (rated 5.4/10, 2.0 miles away, in nearby Carmichael), a more accessible option. Additionally, Rio Americano High (rated 5.3/10, 1.6 miles away), a more accessible option. For more schools in Sacramento, see our Sacramento schools guide .

Nearby Schools

20 within 2.0 mi
School Distance Rating
MOUNTAIN VALLEY SCHOOL Sacramento 0.1 mi
James Marshall Elementary Sacramento 0.6 mi 4.0
A. M. Winn Waldorf-Inspired Sacramento 0.7 mi 3.9
CAPITAL CHRISTIAN SCHOOL Sacramento 0.6 mi 6.2
El Centro Jr./Sr. High Sacramento 1.0 mi 5.7
George Washington Carver School of Arts and Science Sacramento 1.0 mi 5.2
Growth Public Sacramento 1.0 mi 7.5
Rosemont High Sacramento 1.3 mi 4.7
Albert Einstein Middle Sacramento 1.3 mi 3.8
Abraham Lincoln Elementary Sacramento 1.3 mi 3.4
O. W. Erlewine Elementary Sacramento 1.5 mi 4.4
Rio Americano High Sacramento 1.6 mi 5.3
Del Dayo Elementary Carmichael 1.9 mi 6.0
Jesuit High School Carmichael 1.9 mi
Sequoia Elementary Sacramento 1.7 mi 4.5
JESUIT HIGH SCHOOL Carmichael 2.0 mi 5.4
KOREAN SCHOOL OF SACRAMENTO Sacramento 1.8 mi 2.6
Cordova Meadows Elementary Rancho Cordova 2.2 mi 3.6
Isador Cohen Elementary Sacramento 1.9 mi 3.1
Foundations Academy Sacramento 2.0 mi 3.6

Neighborhood Census ACS (2019-2023)

Census data for ZIP 95827 (ACS 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates) · Data sources

Median Income

$82,382

Median Home Value

$419,500

Median Rent

$1,790/mo

Population

21,032

College Educated

27.4%

Homeownership

61.7%

Avg Commute

26.7 min

Poverty Rate

12.1%

Median Age

35.2

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Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about Sierra School

What grades does Sierra School serve?

Sierra School serves students in grades 9th through 12th.

How many students attend Sierra School?

Sierra School has an enrollment of approximately 65 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Sierra School?

The student-teacher ratio at Sierra School is 7.2:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 11:1 for private schools.

How does Sierra School rank in CA?

Sierra School ranks #436 of 1,787 private schools in CA.

What is Sierra School's MySchoolScout rating?

Sierra School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.1 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.

Is Sierra School a private school?

Yes, Sierra 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 Sierra School a religious school?

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

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Neighborhood Context

Walk Score
65 Somewhat Walkable
Transit Score
34 Some Transit
Bike Score
61 Bikeable

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Quick Facts NCES PSS (SY 2021-22)

Grades
9th – 12th
Enrollment
65
Gender Split
75% M / 25% F
Student-Teacher Ratio
7.2:1
Teachers (FTE)
9
Type
private
Coed Status
coed
Affiliation
Nonsectarian
School Day
6.5 hours
Days Per Year
180 days
Setting
Small City
County
Sacramento County

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