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Sycamore Community School
Elementary School
1229 4Th Street, Santa Monica, CA 90401
Enrollment
116
Student-Teacher
10.5:1
Grades
Kindergarten – 8th
Enrollment
116
Student-Teacher
10.5:1
Grades
Kindergarten – 8th
Data vintage
2024-25
Data vintage2024-25
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Sycamore Community School
Elementary School in Santa Monica · grades Kindergarten – 8th. Start here, then compare fit against nearby and district options.
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About Sycamore Community School
Sycamore Community School is a private elementary school in Santa Monica, CA. Sycamore Community School serves approximately 116 students, and covers grades Kindergarten-8th, and has a 10.5:1 student-teacher ratio. MySchoolScout does not publish a rating for this profile because there is not enough verified data to rate it fairly.
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What Parents Should Know
At 116 students, Sycamore Community 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.
Sycamore Community 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
BetaHow Sycamore Community School compares to 10 public schools serving similar grades in Santa Monica, CA
Nearby Elementary Schools
| School | Rating |
|---|---|
| Sycamore Community School (this school) | — |
| Roosevelt Elementary | 8.3 |
| Lincoln Middle | 9.0 |
| Canyon Charter Elementary | 9.0 |
| Santa Monica Alternative (K-8) | 9.2 |
| McKinley Elementary | 8.8 |
| Will Rogers Elementary | 8.3 |
| Franklin Elementary | 9.0 |
| John Adams Middle | 8.7 |
| Edison Elementary | 8.9 |
| Grant Elementary | 9.2 |
Demographics sourced from NCES Private School Survey (PSS) and Common Core of Data (CCD). Comparisons are based on enrollment-weighted averages.
School Profile
Limited Data- Grades
- Kindergarten – 8th
- Enrollment
- 116 students
- Type
- Private
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 10.5:1
- Address
- 1229 4Th Street, Santa Monica, CA 90401
- Phone
- (310) 421-8025
- Data Year
- SY 2024-25
Why doesn't this school have a score?
We don't have enough verified data to rate this school fairly. Private schools in CA aren't required to report standardized test scores to the state, which limits the data available for our rating model.
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Test Scores
Test score data not yet available for this school.
Location
1229 4Th Street, Santa Monica, CA 90401
Nearby Alternatives
Families considering Sycamore Community School may also want to explore other elementary schools in the area. Santa Monica Alternative (K-8) (rated 9.2/10, 1.3 miles away). Another option is Canyon Charter Elementary (rated 9.0/10, 1.3 miles away). Additionally, Roosevelt Elementary (rated 8.3/10, 0.7 miles away). For more schools in Santa Monica, see our Santa Monica schools guide .
Nearby Schools
20 within 1.3 mi| School | Distance | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| DRAGON ROCC ACADEMY Santa Monica | 0.3 mi | — |
| ST MONICA CATHOLIC ELEMENTARY SCHOOL Santa Monica | 0.3 mi | 7.3 |
| ST MONICA CATHOLIC HIGH SCHOOL Santa Monica | 0.4 mi | 7.5 |
| Roosevelt Elementary Santa Monica | 0.7 mi | 8.3 |
| PS1 PLURALISTIC SCHOOL Santa Monica | 0.7 mi | 6.7 |
| PS1 Pluralistic School Santa Monica | 0.7 mi | — |
| Lincoln Middle Santa Monica | 0.9 mi | 9.0 |
| Santa Monica High Santa Monica | 0.8 mi | 9.4 |
| Westside Waldorf School Santa Monica | 0.9 mi | — |
| WALDORF EARLY CHILDHOOD CENTER Santa Monica | 0.9 mi | — |
| PACIFICA CHRISTIAN HIGH SCHOOL Santa Monica | 1.0 mi | 7.1 |
| Carlthorp Santa Monica | 1.0 mi | — |
| CARLTHORP SCHOOL Santa Monica | 1.0 mi | 7.5 |
| Lighthouse Church School Santa Monica | 1.2 mi | — |
| LIGHTHOUSE CHURCH SCHOOL Santa Monica | 1.2 mi | 7.2 |
| Canyon Charter Elementary Santa Monica | 1.3 mi | 9.0 |
| Santa Monica Alternative (K-8) Santa Monica | 1.3 mi | 9.2 |
| SmartStart Developmental Learning Center Santa Monica | 1.3 mi | — |
| SmartStart Academy Santa Monica | 1.3 mi | — |
| St. Anne Elementary Santa Monica | 1.3 mi | — |
Neighborhood Census ACS (2019-2023)
Census data for ZIP 90401 (ACS 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates) · Data sources
Median Income
$106,704
Median Home Value
$1,129,700
Median Rent
$2,549/mo
Population
7,925
College Educated
75.5%
Homeownership
4.8%
Avg Commute
22.9 min
Poverty Rate
19.2%
Median Age
36.4
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Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about Sycamore Community School
What grades does Sycamore Community School serve?
Sycamore Community School serves students in grades Kindergarten through 8th.
How many students attend Sycamore Community School?
Sycamore Community School has an enrollment of approximately 116 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Sycamore Community School?
The student-teacher ratio at Sycamore Community School is 10.5:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 11:1 for private schools.
Is Sycamore Community School a private school?
Yes, Sycamore Community School 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.
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Quick Facts NCES PSS (SY 2024-25)
- Grades
- Kindergarten – 8th
- Enrollment
- 116
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 10.5:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 11
- Type
- private
- Coed Status
- coed
- County
- Los Angeles County
- Phone
- (310) 421-8025
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