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#1343 of 1,787 private schools in CA
Warren-walker School-la Mesa
Elementary School · La Mesa, CA
A private elementary school in La Mesa, CA serving grades Pre-K – 5th.
5150 WILSON ST, La Mesa, CA 91942
- 12.9:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
PreliminaryWhat this rating measures
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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
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Where Warren-walker School-la Mesa sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
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Getting around & local context
- Walk 85Very Walkable
- Transit 46Some Transit
- Bike 44Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: High1,806/100K
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Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$81,262
Median home value
$689,300
Median rent
$1,934/mo
College educated
38.2%
Homeownership
44%
Poverty rate
12.7%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 91942; 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lemon Avenue ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 6.0 | K–6 | 0.4 mi | 513 | Compare → |
| Jcs - ManzanitaCharter · enrollment unverified | 8.6 | K–12 | 0.5 mi | 200 | Compare → |
| Mt Helix Academy - TieePrivate · tuition | 7.7private | K–8 | 1.1 mi | 210 | Compare → |
| Mt. Helix AcademyPrivate · tuition | Not rated | K–8 | 1.1 mi | 183 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
Warren-walker School-la Mesa is listed in La Mesa, CA; verify the current enrollment path directly.
About Warren-walker School-la Mesa
Warren-walker School-la Mesa is a private elementary school in La Mesa, CA, serving approximately 90 students in grades Pre-K-5th with a 12.9:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.5 out of 10 and ranks #1,343 of 1,787 private schools in CA.
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Warren-walker School-la Mesa
What grades does Warren-walker School-la Mesa serve?
Warren-walker School-la Mesa serves students in grades Pre-K through 5th.
How many students attend Warren-walker School-la Mesa?
Warren-walker School-la Mesa has an enrollment of approximately 90 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Warren-walker School-la Mesa?
The student-teacher ratio at Warren-walker School-la Mesa is 12.9:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 11:1 for private schools.
How does Warren-walker School-la Mesa rank in CA?
Warren-walker School-la Mesa ranks #1,343 of 1,787 private schools in CA.
What is Warren-walker School-la Mesa's MySchoolScout rating?
Warren-walker School-la Mesa has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.5 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
Is Warren-walker School-la Mesa a private school?
Yes, Warren-walker School-la Mesa 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 Warren-walker School-la Mesa a religious school?
No, Warren-walker School-la Mesa is a nonsectarian (non-religious) private school.
School factsNCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS) (SY 2021–22)
- Grades
- Pre-K – 5th
- Enrollment
- 90
- Gender Split
- 47% M / 53% F
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 12.9:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 7
- Type
- private
- Coed Status
- coed
- Affiliation
- Nonsectarian
- School Day
- 6.5 hours
- Days Per Year
- 170 days
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- San Diego County
- Phone
- (619) 223-3663
- Area population (ZIP 91942)
- 40,920
- Area average commute
- 24.7 min
- Area median age
- 37.5
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 91942; 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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