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#714 of 1,787 private schools in CA
Top 40% of private schools
Spectrum Center - Tara Hills
School · San Pablo, CA
A private school in San Pablo, CA serving grades 1st – 12th.
16330 SAN PABLO AVE, San Pablo, CA 94806
- 8:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
PreliminaryWhat 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.
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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
Most recent published year. School vs. CA average.
Test score data not yet available for this school.
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Where Spectrum Center - Tara Hills sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
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Getting around & local context
- Walk 26Car-Dependent
- Bike 19Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: High3,196/100K
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Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$82,818
Median home value
$582,000
Median rent
$2,013/mo
College educated
22.7%
Homeownership
50.6%
Poverty rate
11.8%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 94806; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Student demographicsNCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS) (SY 2021–22)
Source: NCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS)
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
3 from a 5-mile search
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Seneca Family of Agencie- Catalyst AcademyPrivate · tuition | Not rated | 4–12 | 1.4 mi | 23 | Compare → |
| Vista Independent Study / Virtual AcademyEnrollment path unverified | 6.0 | K–12 | 2.1 mi | 531 | Compare → |
| Arlington Christian SchoolPrivate · tuition | Not rated | K–11 | 4.0 mi | 24 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Spectrum Center - Tara Hills is listed in San Pablo, CA; verify the current enrollment path directly.
About Spectrum Center - Tara Hills
Spectrum Center - Tara Hills is a private school in San Pablo, CA, serving approximately 48 students in grades 1st-12th with a 8:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.6 out of 10 and ranks #714 of 1,787 private schools in CA.
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Spectrum Center - Tara Hills
What grades does Spectrum Center - Tara Hills serve?
Spectrum Center - Tara Hills serves students in grades 1st through 12th.
How many students attend Spectrum Center - Tara Hills?
Spectrum Center - Tara Hills has an enrollment of approximately 48 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Spectrum Center - Tara Hills?
The student-teacher ratio at Spectrum Center - Tara Hills is 8:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 11:1 for private schools.
How does Spectrum Center - Tara Hills rank in CA?
Spectrum Center - Tara Hills ranks #714 of 1,787 private schools in CA.
What is Spectrum Center - Tara Hills's MySchoolScout rating?
Spectrum Center - Tara Hills has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.6 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
Is Spectrum Center - Tara Hills a private school?
Yes, Spectrum Center - Tara Hills 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 Spectrum Center - Tara Hills a religious school?
No, Spectrum Center - Tara Hills is a nonsectarian (non-religious) private school.
School factsNCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS) (SY 2021–22)
- Grades
- 1st – 12th
- Enrollment
- 48
- Gender Split
- 77% M / 23% F
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 8:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 6
- Type
- private
- Coed Status
- coed
- Affiliation
- Nonsectarian
- School Day
- 6.5 hours
- Days Per Year
- 180 days
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Contra Costa County
- Phone
- (510) 724-4494
- Area population (ZIP 94806)
- 61,749
- Area average commute
- 34.1 min
- Area median age
- 36.3
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 94806; 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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