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#458 of 3,177 private schools in CA

Top 14% of private schools

The Springstone School

High School

1035 Carol Lane, Lafayette, CA 94549

Private
41
Students
4.6:1
Student-Teacher
6th – 12th
Grades Served
Top 14%
in CA

About The Springstone School

The Springstone School is a private high school in Lafayette, CA 94549. The school serves approximately 41 students in grades 6th – 12th with a student-teacher ratio of 4.6:1. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 8.9/10, placing it in the 85.6th 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. Located in a neighborhood with a median household income of $231,195, where 77% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher. Compared to the 6 public schools in Lafayette, The Springstone School rates higher overall (8.9 vs 7.1 average).

Compare to Public Schools

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How The Springstone School compares to the 6 public schools in Lafayette, CA

Student-Teacher Ratio
4.6:1
This School
vs
21.9:1
Public Avg
Avg School Size
41
This School
vs
744
Public Avg
Avg School Scout Rating
8.9
This School
vs
7.1
Public Avg

All Schools in Lafayette

School Rating
The Springstone School (this school) 8.9
M. H. Stanley Middle 6.6
Lafayette Elementary 6.5
Acalanes High 7.1
Springhill Elementary 8.6
Burton Valley Elementary 6.6
Happy Valley Elementary 7.3

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 4.6:1
🕐 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- 1.9 / 10
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Enrollment 41
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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

1035 Carol Lane, Lafayette, CA 94549

Nearby Schools

20 within 1.9 mi
School Distance Rating
THE SPRINGSTONE SCHOOL Lafayette 0.0 mi 8.9
DIABLO VALLEY MONTESSORI SCHOOL Lafayette 0.4 mi 8.9
Diablo Valley Montessori Lafayette 0.4 mi 8.9
THE CHILD DAY SCHOOL - LAFAYETTE Lafayette 0.4 mi 8.9
M. H. Stanley Middle Lafayette 0.7 mi 6.6
Acalanes High Lafayette 0.9 mi 7.1
CENTER OF ARTS TECHNOLOGY AND SCIENCE Lafayette 0.8 mi 8.9
MEHER SCHOOLS Lafayette 0.8 mi 8.9
St. Perpetua Lafayette 0.9 mi 8.9
ST PERPETUA SCHOOL Lafayette 0.9 mi 8.9
Meher Schools, The Lafayette 0.8 mi 8.9
Lafayette Elementary Lafayette 0.8 mi 6.5
Springhill Elementary Lafayette 1.1 mi 8.6
Acalanes Center for Independent Study Walnut Creek 1.8 mi 5.0
Burton Valley Elementary Lafayette 2.1 mi 6.6
Contra Costa Jewish Day School Lafayette 1.8 mi 8.9
Campolindo High Moraga 2.1 mi 5.9
CONTRA COSTA JEWISH DAY SCHOOL Lafayette 1.9 mi 8.9
St. Mary of the Immaculate Conception Walnut Creek 1.9 mi 7.0
ST MARY ELEMENTARY SCHOOL Walnut Creek 1.9 mi 7.0

Neighborhood Census ACS (2019-2023)

Census data for ZIP 94549 (ACS 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates) · Data sources

Median Income

$231,195

Median Home Value

$1,968,500

Median Rent

$2,902/mo

Population

28,247

College Educated

77.2%

Homeownership

78.7%

Avg Commute

28.6 min

Poverty Rate

4.1%

Median Age

45.8

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THE SPRINGSTONE SCHOOL Lafayette, CA 8.9
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HIGH BLUFF ACADEMY Rancho Santa Fe, CA 9.0

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about The Springstone School

What grades does The Springstone School serve?

The Springstone School serves students in grades 6th through 12th.

How many students attend The Springstone School?

The Springstone School has an enrollment of approximately 41 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at The Springstone School?

The student-teacher ratio at The Springstone School is 4.6:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 11:1 for private schools.

How does The Springstone School rank in CA?

The Springstone School is ranked #458 out of 3,177 private schools in CA.

What is The Springstone School's MySchoolScout rating?

The Springstone School has a composite rating of 8.9 out of 10 on MySchoolScout. This score combines academic performance, student growth, equity, and school environment into a single score.

Is The Springstone School a private school?

Yes, The Springstone 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.

Quick Facts NCES PSS (SY 2024-25)

Grades
6th – 12th
Enrollment
41
Student-Teacher Ratio
4.6:1
Teachers (FTE)
9
Type
private
Coed Status
coed
County
Contra Costa
Data Year
2025–2026

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Data Sources: School Info: NCES PSS (SY 2024-25) Neighborhood: Census ACS (2019-2023) Ratings: MySchoolScout (2024) Full data source details