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Tzu Chi Elementary School - Walnut
Elementary School
, Walnut, CA
Enrollment
88
Student-Teacher
8.8:1
Grades
Kindergarten – 5th
Enrollment
88
Student-Teacher
8.8:1
Grades
Kindergarten – 5th
Updated
2024-25
Updated 2024-25
How this school compares
Academic performance
8.7 / 10
Exceptional
About Tzu Chi Elementary School - Walnut
Tzu Chi Elementary School - Walnut is an private elementary school in Walnut, CA. The school serves approximately 88 students in grades Kindergarten – 5th with a student-teacher ratio of 8.8:1.
What Parents Should Know
With an enrollment of 88 students, Tzu Chi Elementary School - Walnut is a smaller school where families often find a close-knit community atmosphere. Smaller settings can mean more individual attention from teachers and staff, though they may offer fewer extracurricular options than larger schools.
With a student-teacher ratio of 8.8:1, Tzu Chi Elementary School - Walnut offers a notably low ratio compared to the national average. This typically means smaller class sizes and more opportunities for one-on-one interaction between students and teachers.
As a private school, Tzu Chi Elementary School - Walnut operates independently from the local public school district. Families considering this school should inquire about tuition costs, financial aid availability, and the admissions process. Private schools are not required to follow the same curriculum standards as public schools, which can be either an advantage or a consideration depending on your priorities.
Compare to Public Schools
BetaHow Tzu Chi Elementary School - Walnut compares to 6 public schools serving similar grades in Walnut, CA
Nearby Elementary Schools
| School | Rating |
|---|---|
| Tzu Chi Elementary School - Walnut (this school) | — |
| Stanley G. Oswalt Academy | 8.2 |
| Walnut Elementary | 7.6 |
| Ybarra Academy for the Arts and Technology | 7.4 |
| Vejar Elementary | 6.5 |
| Leonard G. Westhoff Elementary | 6.4 |
| Cyrus J. Morris Elementary | 5.9 |
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 – 5th
- Enrollment
- 88 students
- Type
- Private
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 8.8:1
- 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.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about Tzu Chi Elementary School - Walnut
What grades does Tzu Chi Elementary School - Walnut serve?
Tzu Chi Elementary School - Walnut serves students in grades Kindergarten through 5th.
How many students attend Tzu Chi Elementary School - Walnut?
Tzu Chi Elementary School - Walnut has an enrollment of approximately 88 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Tzu Chi Elementary School - Walnut?
The student-teacher ratio at Tzu Chi Elementary School - Walnut is 8.8:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 11:1 for private schools.
Is Tzu Chi Elementary School - Walnut a private school?
Yes, Tzu Chi Elementary School - Walnut 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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Neighborhood Context
- City Safety
- High (2,022/100K)
FBI UCR 2024. City-level (Walnut). Data >1 year old.
Quick Facts NCES PSS (SY 2024-25)
- Grades
- Kindergarten – 5th
- Enrollment
- 88
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 8.8:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 10
- Type
- private
- Coed Status
- coed
- County
- Los Angeles
- Data Year
- 2025–2026
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