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#109 of 1,787 private schools in CA
Top 6% of private schools
The Springstone School
High School · Lafayette, CA
A private high school in Lafayette, CA serving grades 6th – 12th.
1035 CAROL LN, Lafayette, CA 94549
- 5.2:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
PreliminaryWhat 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.
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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
Most recent published year. School vs. CA average.
Test score data not yet available for this school.
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Where The Springstone School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
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Getting around & local context
- Walk 58Somewhat Walkable
- Bike 51Bikeable
- City Safety: Elevated1,348/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Lafayette), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$231,195
Median home value
$1,968,500
Median rent
$2,902/mo
College educated
77.2%
Homeownership
78.7%
Poverty rate
4.1%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 94549; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Student demographicsNCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS) (SY 2021–22)
Source: NCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS)
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Springstone SchoolPrivate · tuition | Not rated | 6–12 | 0.0 mi | 41 | Compare → |
| Acalanes HighEnrollment path unverified | 8.6 | 9–12 | 0.9 mi | 1,250 | Compare → |
| Acalanes Center for Independent StudyEnrollment path unverified | 7.5 | 9–12 | 1.8 mi | 51 | Compare → |
| Fusion Academy Walnut Creek DowntownPrivate · tuition | Not rated | 6–12 | 2.0 mi | 26 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
The Springstone School is listed in Lafayette, CA; verify the current enrollment path directly.
About The Springstone School
The Springstone School is a private high school in Lafayette, CA, serving approximately 52 students in grades 6th-12th with a 5.2:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.9 out of 10 and ranks #109 of 1,787 private schools in CA.
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 52 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at The Springstone School?
The student-teacher ratio at The Springstone School is 5.2:1. 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 ranks #109 of 1,787 private schools in CA.
What is The Springstone School's MySchoolScout rating?
The Springstone School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.9 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
Is The Springstone School a private school?
Yes, The Springstone School 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 The Springstone School a religious school?
No, The Springstone School is a nonsectarian (non-religious) private school.
School factsNCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS) (SY 2021–22)
- Grades
- 6th – 12th
- Enrollment
- 52
- Gender Split
- 69% M / 31% F
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 5.2:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 10
- Type
- private
- Coed Status
- coed
- Affiliation
- Nonsectarian
- School Day
- 7.8 hours
- Days Per Year
- 180 days
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Contra Costa County
- Phone
- (925) 962-9660
- Area population (ZIP 94549)
- 28,247
- Area average commute
- 28.6 min
- Area median age
- 45.8
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS) · SY 2021–22 · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 94549; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments vintage unavailable; directory SY 2021–22
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