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#269 of 3,177 private schools in CA

Top 8% of private schools

Southwestern Academy

High School

2800 Monterey Road, San Marino, CA 91108

Private
67
Students
5:1
Student-Teacher
6th – 12th
Grades Served
Top 8%
in CA

About Southwestern Academy

Southwestern Academy is a private high school in San Marino, CA 91108. The school serves approximately 67 students in grades 6th – 12th with a student-teacher ratio of 5:1. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 9.7/10, placing it in the 91.6th percentile among private schools in CA — an above average rating overall.

The school scores particularly well in classroom attention (9.6/10), ranked among private schools in CA. Compared to the 4 public schools in San Marino, Southwestern Academy rates higher overall (9.7 vs 8.0 average).

Compare to Public Schools

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How Southwestern Academy compares to the 4 public schools in San Marino, CA

Student-Teacher Ratio
5:1
This School
vs
21.4:1
Public Avg
Avg School Size
67
This School
vs
732
Public Avg
Avg School Scout Rating
9.7
This School
vs
8.0
Public Avg

All Schools in San Marino

School Rating
Southwestern Academy (this school) 9.7
Valentine Elementary 7.4
Huntington Middle 7.6
San Marino High 9.1
Carver 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)
A+ 9.6 / 10
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Student-Teacher Ratio 5:1
🕐 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 3.3 / 10
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Enrollment 67
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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

2800 Monterey Road, San Marino, CA 91108

Nearby Schools

20 within 1.5 mi
School Distance Rating
Garfield Elementary Alhambra 1.0 mi 7.0
LITTLE ACORN MONTESSORI ACADEMY Alhambra 0.9 mi 7.9
Marengo Elementary South Pasadena 0.9 mi 6.6
Valentine Elementary San Marino 0.9 mi 7.4
St. Therese School Alhambra 1.0 mi 7.9
Huntington Middle San Marino 1.0 mi 7.6
Blair High Pasadena 1.1 mi 7.4
South Pasadena Middle South Pasadena 1.1 mi 7.2
ANGEL'S MONTESSORI PRESCHOOL Alhambra 1.3 mi 7.9
Angel's Montessori Preschool, Inc. Alhambra 1.3 mi 7.9
IRL - WESTMORELAND ACADEMY South Pasadena 1.1 mi 9.3
Sierra School of Alhambra Alhambra 1.3 mi 7.9
SIERRA SCHOOL OF ALHAMBRA Alhambra 1.3 mi 7.9
POLYTECHNIC SCHOOL Pasadena 1.4 mi 5.3
Coolidge Elementary San Gabriel 1.2 mi 5.2
ST JAMES PARISH DAY SCHOOL & KINDERGARTEN South Pasadena 1.2 mi 9.3
South Pasadena Senior High South Pasadena 1.3 mi 6.7
Alhambra High Alhambra 1.5 mi 6.1
Park Elementary Alhambra 1.5 mi 6.3
Granada Elementary Alhambra 1.5 mi 5.2

Similar Schools

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

School Rating
Glacier High School Charter Oakhurst, CA 9.5
FUSION ACADEMY CUPERTINO Cupertino, CA 9.4
Fusion Academy - Cupertino Cupertino, CA 9.4
Beaumont Middle College High Banning, CA 9.1
ORINDA ACADEMY Orinda, CA 9.1
High Bluff Academy Rancho Santa Fe, CA 9.0

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about Southwestern Academy

What grades does Southwestern Academy serve?

Southwestern Academy serves students in grades 6th through 12th.

How many students attend Southwestern Academy?

Southwestern Academy has an enrollment of approximately 67 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Southwestern Academy?

The student-teacher ratio at Southwestern Academy is 5:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 11:1 for private schools.

How does Southwestern Academy rank in CA?

Southwestern Academy is ranked #269 out of 3,177 private schools in CA.

What is Southwestern Academy's MySchoolScout rating?

Southwestern Academy has a composite rating of 9.7 out of 10 on MySchoolScout. This score combines academic performance, student growth, equity, and school environment into a single score.

Is Southwestern Academy a private school?

Yes, Southwestern 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
6th – 12th
Enrollment
67
Student-Teacher Ratio
5:1
Teachers (FTE)
14
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