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The Best Start Preparatory Academy
High School
922 1/2 Sanborn Avenue, Los Angeles, CA 90027
Enrollment
36
Student-Teacher
8:1
Grades
Kindergarten – 12th
Enrollment
36
Student-Teacher
8:1
Grades
Kindergarten – 12th
Data vintage
2024-25
Data vintage2024-25
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The Best Start Preparatory Academy
High School in Los Angeles · grades Kindergarten – 12th. Start here, then compare fit against nearby and district options.
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About The Best Start Preparatory Academy
The Best Start Preparatory Academy is a private high school in Los Angeles, CA. The Best Start Preparatory Academy serves approximately 36 students, and covers grades Kindergarten-12th, and has a 8:1 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 36 students, The Best Start Preparatory Academy 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 8:1 students to teachers, The Best Start Preparatory Academy sits well below the national average. Smaller classes like that usually mean more one-on-one time between students and teachers.
The Best Start Preparatory Academy 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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Nearby High Schools
| School | Rating |
|---|---|
| The Best Start Preparatory Academy (this school) | — |
| Lockwood Avenue Elementary | 6.8 |
| Micheltorena Street Elementary | 9.3 |
| Lexington Avenue Primary Center | 8.0 |
| Thomas Starr King Middle School Film and Media Magnet | 8.9 |
| Dayton Heights Elementary | 8.0 |
| Camino Nuevo High #2 | 8.2 |
| Everest Value | 9.3 |
| Central City Value | 7.9 |
| Ramona Elementary | 5.0 |
| Vista Charter Middle | 4.1 |
| Dr. Sammy Lee Medical and Health Science Magnet Elementary | 9.1 |
| Mayberry Street Elementary | 4.9 |
| Virgil Middle | 8.6 |
| Los Feliz Science/Tech/Engineer/Math/Medicine Magnet | 8.8 |
| Kingsley Elementary | 6.5 |
| Alexandria Avenue Elementary | 8.5 |
| New Village Girls Academy | 4.1 |
| Franklin Avenue Elementary | 8.9 |
| Frank del Olmo Elementary | 6.3 |
| Commonwealth Avenue Elementary | 6.3 |
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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 – 12th
- Enrollment
- 36 students
- Type
- Private
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 8:1
- Address
- 922 1/2 Sanborn Avenue, Los Angeles, CA 90027
- Phone
- (323) 688-6507
- 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 score data not yet available for this school.
Location
922 1/2 Sanborn Avenue, Los Angeles, CA 90027
Nearby Alternatives
Families considering The Best Start Preparatory Academy may also want to explore other high schools in the area. Camino Nuevo High #2 (rated 8.2/10, 0.9 miles away). Another option is Central City Value (rated 7.9/10, 1.0 miles away). Additionally, New Village Girls Academy (rated 4.1/10, 1.2 miles away). For more schools in Los Angeles, see our Los Angeles schools guide .
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20 within 1.2 miNeighborhood Census ACS (2019-2023)
Census data for ZIP 90027 (ACS 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates) · Data sources
Median Income
$90,532
Median Home Value
$1,747,200
Median Rent
$1,904/mo
Population
46,049
College Educated
58.2%
Homeownership
20.3%
Avg Commute
29.3 min
Poverty Rate
14.2%
Median Age
38.2
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Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about The Best Start Preparatory Academy
What grades does The Best Start Preparatory Academy serve?
The Best Start Preparatory Academy serves students in grades Kindergarten through 12th.
How many students attend The Best Start Preparatory Academy?
The Best Start Preparatory Academy has an enrollment of approximately 36 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at The Best Start Preparatory Academy?
The student-teacher ratio at The Best Start Preparatory Academy is 8:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 11:1 for private schools.
Is The Best Start Preparatory Academy a private school?
Yes, The Best Start Preparatory 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.
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Quick Facts NCES PSS (SY 2024-25)
- Grades
- Kindergarten – 12th
- Enrollment
- 36
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 8:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 5
- Type
- private
- Coed Status
- coed
- County
- Los Angeles County
- Phone
- (323) 688-6507
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