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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
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
BetaHow The Springstone School compares to the 6 public schools in Lafayette, CA
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.
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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
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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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|---|---|
| B-Greatness LLC Laguna Beach, CA | 8.9 |
| Greenfield EDU La Jolla, CA | 8.9 |
| THE SPRINGSTONE SCHOOL Lafayette, CA | 8.9 |
| BEACH CITIES LEARNING CENTER Manhattan Beach, CA | 8.8 |
| FUSION PALOS VERDES Rolling Hills Estates, CA | 9.0 |
| 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.
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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
- Phone
- (925) 962-9660
- Data Year
- 2025–2026
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