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#91 of 1,787 private schools in CA

Top 5% of private schools

Spectrum Center-valley Campus

School

1026 OAK GROVE RD STE 1, Concord, CA 94518

Private

Enrollment

35

Student-Teacher

1.6:1

Score

8.0

Grades

UG – UG

Data vintage2021-22

How this school compares

California private schools

#91 of 1,787

In Concord

#1 of 16

public schools

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Spectrum Center-valley Campus

8.0/10

School in Concord · grades UG – UG. Start here, then compare fit against nearby and district options.

Spectrum Center, Inc.-valley Campus

Nearby

0.0 mi away. Use as a geographic alternative in the same move search.

Ygnacio Valley Elementary

3.5/10

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About Spectrum Center-valley Campus

Spectrum Center-valley Campus is a private school in Concord, CA. Spectrum Center-valley Campus serves approximately 35 students, and covers grades UG-UG, and has a 1.6:1 student-teacher ratio. Spectrum Center-valley Campus has a current MySchoolScout rating of 8.0 out of 10 and ranks #91 of 1,787 private schools in CA.

How it compares1.7 pts above CA schools
  • This school 8.0 · Excellent
  • CA avg 6.3

What Parents Should Know

At 35 students, Spectrum Center-valley Campus 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 1.6:1 students to teachers, Spectrum Center-valley Campus sits well below the national average. Smaller classes like that usually mean more one-on-one time between students and teachers.

Spectrum Center-valley Campus 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 Spectrum Center-valley Campus compares to 26 public schools serving similar grades in Concord, CA

Student-Teacher Ratio
1.6:1
This School
vs
21.3:1
Public Avg
Avg School Size
35
This School
vs
555
Public Avg
Avg School Scout Rating
8.0
This School
vs
4.6
Public Avg

Student Demographics

White 40% vs 0%
Hispanic 25.7% vs 0%
Black 14.3% vs 0%
Asian 14.3% vs 0%
Spectrum Center-valley Campus Concord Public Avg

Nearby Other Schools

School Rating
Spectrum Center-valley Campus (this school) 8.0
Ygnacio Valley Elementary 3.5
Cambridge Elementary 2.0
Oak Grove Middle 5.3
Meadow Homes Elementary 2.9
Woodside Elementary 3.7
Ygnacio Valley High 6.1
El Monte Elementary 3.2
Crossroads High
Olympic Continuation High 5.9
Mt. Diablo High 5.5
Wren Avenue Elementary 3.7
Westwood Elementary 4.3
Sunrise (Special Education)
Holbrook Language Academy 3.4
El Dorado Middle 4.4
Monte Gardens Elementary 4.2
Glenbrook Academy
Floyd I. Marchus 4.5
Concord High 6.3
Mountain View Elementary 4.9

Showing 20 of 26 schools. View all schools in Concord

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+ 9.7 / 10
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Student-Teacher Ratio 1.6:1
Instructional Commitment
? Total annual instructional hours based on school day length and days per year. (15% of overall score)
A 8.7 / 10
View breakdown
School Day Length 6.2 hours
Annual Instructional Hours 1,302
Diversity & Inclusion
? Racial and ethnic diversity of the student body using Simpson's diversity index. (20% of overall score)
A+ 9.5 / 10
View breakdown
Diversity Index 73%
Community Context

Data Unavailable

School Profile
? Enrollment size and grade span breadth — indicators of program depth and peer community. (15% of overall score)
C- 2.1 / 10
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Enrollment 35
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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 40.0%
Hispanic 25.7%
Black 14.3%
Asian 14.3%
Pacific Islander 5.7%

Source: NCES Private School Survey (PSS)

Location

1026 OAK GROVE RD STE 1, Concord, CA 94518

Nearby Alternatives

Families considering Spectrum Center-valley Campus may also want to explore other schools in the area. Bancroft Elementary (rated 6.6/10, 1.5 miles away, in nearby Walnut Creek), a more accessible option. Another option is CORE EDUCATION ACADEMY (rated 6.4/10, 0.5 miles away), a more accessible option. Additionally, Ygnacio Valley High (rated 6.1/10, 1.2 miles away), a more accessible option. For more schools in Concord, see our Concord schools guide .

Nearby Schools

20 within 1.5 mi
School Distance Rating
Spectrum Center, Inc.-Valley Campus Concord 0.0 mi
Ygnacio Valley Elementary Concord 0.3 mi 3.5
CORE Education Academy Concord 0.4 mi
CORE EDUCATION ACADEMY Concord 0.5 mi 6.4
Cambridge Elementary Concord 0.6 mi 2.0
Oak Grove Middle Concord 0.8 mi 5.3
Saint Francis of Assisi Concord 0.8 mi
ST FRANCIS OF ASSISI Concord 0.8 mi 4.6
Meadow Homes Elementary Concord 1.1 mi 2.9
Fair Oaks Elementary Pleasant Hill 0.9 mi 3.1
DE LA SALLE HIGH SCHOOL Concord 1.2 mi 5.1
De La Salle High School of Concord Concord 1.2 mi
Carondelet High School Concord 1.2 mi
CARONDELET HIGH SCHOOL Concord 1.2 mi 5.9
Ygnacio Valley High Concord 1.2 mi 6.1
Woodside Elementary Concord 1.2 mi 3.7
Sonder Creek Academy Walnut Creek 1.4 mi
Bancroft Elementary Walnut Creek 1.5 mi 6.6
Orion Academy Concord 1.6 mi
SPRINGFIELD MONTESSORI SCHOOL Walnut Creek 1.5 mi

Neighborhood Census ACS (2019-2023)

Census data for ZIP 94518 (ACS 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates) · Data sources

Median Income

$111,406

Median Home Value

$826,500

Median Rent

$2,290/mo

Population

27,743

College Educated

44.3%

Homeownership

69.2%

Avg Commute

32.6 min

Poverty Rate

10%

Median Age

40.4

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Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about Spectrum Center-valley Campus

What grades does Spectrum Center-valley Campus serve?

Spectrum Center-valley Campus serves students in grades UG through UG.

How many students attend Spectrum Center-valley Campus?

Spectrum Center-valley Campus has an enrollment of approximately 35 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Spectrum Center-valley Campus?

The student-teacher ratio at Spectrum Center-valley Campus is 1.6:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 11:1 for private schools.

How does Spectrum Center-valley Campus rank in CA?

Spectrum Center-valley Campus ranks #91 of 1,787 private schools in CA.

What is Spectrum Center-valley Campus's MySchoolScout rating?

Spectrum Center-valley Campus has a current MySchoolScout rating of 8.0 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-valley Campus a private school?

Yes, Spectrum Center-valley Campus 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-valley Campus a religious school?

No, Spectrum Center-valley Campus is a nonsectarian (non-religious) private school.

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Neighborhood Context

Walk Score
57 Somewhat Walkable
Transit Score
31 Some Transit
Bike Score
48 Somewhat Bikeable

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Quick Facts NCES PSS (SY 2021-22)

Grades
UG – UG
Enrollment
35
Gender Split
69% M / 31% F
Student-Teacher Ratio
1.6:1
Teachers (FTE)
22
Type
private
Coed Status
coed
Affiliation
Nonsectarian
School Day
6.2 hours
Days Per Year
210 days
Setting
Large Suburb
County
Contra Costa County

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