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#864 of 1,787 private schools in CA

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Villa Esperanza Services

School

2116 E VILLA ST, Pasadena, CA 91107

Private

Enrollment

76

Student-Teacher

9.5:1

Score

6.3

Grades

Kindergarten – 12th

Data vintage2021-22

How this school compares

California private schools

#864 of 1,787

In Pasadena

#17 of 21

public schools

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Villa Esperanza Services

6.3/10

School in Pasadena · grades Kindergarten – 12th. Start here, then compare fit against nearby and district options.

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About Villa Esperanza Services

Villa Esperanza Services is a private school in Pasadena, CA. Villa Esperanza Services serves approximately 76 students, and covers grades Kindergarten-12th, and has a 9.5:1 student-teacher ratio. Villa Esperanza Services has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.3 out of 10 and ranks #864 of 1,787 private schools in CA.

How it comparesOn par with CA schools
  • This school 6.3 · Average
  • CA avg 6.3

What Parents Should Know

At 76 students, Villa Esperanza Services 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 9.5:1 students to teachers, Villa Esperanza Services sits well below the national average. Smaller classes like that usually mean more one-on-one time between students and teachers.

Villa Esperanza Services 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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How Villa Esperanza Services compares to 21 public schools serving similar grades in Pasadena, CA

Student-Teacher Ratio
9.5:1
This School
vs
22.6:1
Public Avg
Avg School Size
76
This School
vs
709
Public Avg
Avg School Scout Rating
6.3
This School
vs
6.3
Public Avg

Student Demographics

White 47.4% vs 0%
Hispanic 26.3% vs 0%
Asian 9.2% vs 0%
Black 5.3% vs 0%
Villa Esperanza Services Pasadena Public Avg

Nearby Other Schools

School Rating
Villa Esperanza Services (this school) 6.3
Norma Coombs Elementary 5.1
Marshall Fundamental 7.9
Hamilton Elementary 7.7
Learning Works 4.1
Pasadena High 8.0
CIS Academy 7.7
Webster Elementary 5.3
Options For Youth - Duarte Inc 2.6
Willard Elementary 5.2
Longfellow (Henry W.) Elementary 6.8
Field (Eugene) Elementary 9.3
Rose City High (Continuation) 6.0
McKinley 3.8
Madison Elementary 4.4
Don Benito Fundamental 5.6
Octavia E. Butler Magnet 6.8
Washington Elementary STEM Magnet 5.0
Blair High 7.2
Alma Fuerte Public 7.6
John Muir High 6.9

Showing 20 of 21 schools. View all schools in Pasadena

Demographics sourced from NCES Private School Survey (PSS) and Common Core of Data (CCD). Comparisons are based on enrollment-weighted averages.

Score Breakdown

Preliminary

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)
B+ 7.2 / 10
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Student-Teacher Ratio 9.5:1
Instructional Commitment
? Total annual instructional hours based on school day length and days per year. (15% of overall score)
C 2.8 / 10
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School Day Length 6 hours
Annual Instructional Hours 1,080
Diversity & Inclusion
? Racial and ethnic diversity of the student body using Simpson's diversity index. (20% of overall score)
A 8.7 / 10
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Diversity Index 68%
Community Context

Data Unavailable

School Profile
? Enrollment size and grade span breadth — indicators of program depth and peer community. (15% of overall score)
B- 4.9 / 10
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Enrollment 76
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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

Test score data not yet available for this school.

Student Demographics NCES PSS (SY 2021-22)

White 47.4%
Hispanic 26.3%
Two or More 10.5%
Asian 9.2%
Black 5.3%
Pacific Islander 1.3%

Source: NCES Private School Survey (PSS)

Location

2116 E VILLA ST, Pasadena, CA 91107

Nearby Alternatives

Families considering Villa Esperanza Services may also want to explore other schools in the area. Twentieth Street Elementary (rated 8.0/10, 1.0 miles away, in nearby Los Angeles), which scores notably higher. Another option is Pasadena High (rated 8.0/10, 1.0 miles away), which scores notably higher. Additionally, Marshall Fundamental (rated 7.9/10, 0.7 miles away), which scores notably higher. For more schools in Pasadena, see our Pasadena schools guide .

Nearby Schools

20 within 1.1 mi
School Distance Rating
Villa Esperanza Services Pasadena 0.0 mi
St. Gregory's A. & M. Hovsepian School Pasadena 0.5 mi
ST GREGORYS A & M HOVSEPIAN SCHOOL Pasadena 0.5 mi 6.2
Teaching Great Children Pasadena 0.6 mi
OUR SCHOOL Pasadena 0.6 mi
Norma Coombs Elementary Pasadena 0.6 mi 5.1
Marshall Fundamental Pasadena 0.7 mi 7.9
Marianne Frostig Center of Educational Therapy Pasadena 0.7 mi
ASSUMPTION OF THE BVM ELEMENTARY SCHOOL Pasadena 0.7 mi 7.2
Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary Pasadena 0.7 mi
Hamilton Elementary Pasadena 0.9 mi 7.7
INTERNATIONAL SCHOOL OF LOS ANGELES - PASADENA Pasadena 0.8 mi 6.9
International School of Los Angeles-PAS Pasadena 0.9 mi
Webster Elementary Pasadena 1.1 mi 5.3
Learning Works Pasadena 0.9 mi 4.1
WALDEN SCHOOL Pasadena 1.0 mi 7.1
Twentieth Street Elementary Los Angeles 1.0 mi 8.0
Pasadena High Pasadena 1.0 mi 8.0
CIS Academy Pasadena 1.0 mi 7.7
SAN MARINO MONTESSORI Pasadena 1.1 mi

Neighborhood Census ACS (2019-2023)

Census data for ZIP 91107 (ACS 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates) · Data sources

Median Income

$124,880

Median Home Value

$1,106,600

Median Rent

$2,311/mo

Population

32,944

College Educated

58.9%

Homeownership

60.2%

Avg Commute

27.4 min

Poverty Rate

6.8%

Median Age

43.5

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Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about Villa Esperanza Services

What grades does Villa Esperanza Services serve?

Villa Esperanza Services serves students in grades Kindergarten through 12th.

How many students attend Villa Esperanza Services?

Villa Esperanza Services has an enrollment of approximately 76 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Villa Esperanza Services?

The student-teacher ratio at Villa Esperanza Services is 9.5:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 11:1 for private schools.

How does Villa Esperanza Services rank in CA?

Villa Esperanza Services ranks #864 of 1,787 private schools in CA.

What is Villa Esperanza Services's MySchoolScout rating?

Villa Esperanza Services has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.3 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.

Is Villa Esperanza Services a private school?

Yes, Villa Esperanza Services 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 Villa Esperanza Services a religious school?

No, Villa Esperanza Services is a nonsectarian (non-religious) private school.

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Neighborhood Context

Walk Score
72 Very Walkable
Transit Score
61 Good Transit
Bike Score
74 Very Bikeable

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Quick Facts NCES PSS (SY 2021-22)

Grades
Kindergarten – 12th
Enrollment
76
Gender Split
68% M / 32% F
Student-Teacher Ratio
9.5:1
Teachers (FTE)
8
Type
private
Coed Status
coed
Affiliation
Nonsectarian
School Day
6 hours
Days Per Year
180 days
Setting
Midsize City
County
Los Angeles County

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