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#181 of 3,177 private schools in CA

Top 6% of private schools

Westerly School of Long Beach

Elementary School

2950 E. 29Th Street, Long Beach, CA 90806

Private
168
Students
7:1
Student-Teacher
Kindergarten – 8th
Grades Served
Top 6%
in CA

About Westerly School of Long Beach

Westerly School of Long Beach is an private elementary school in Long Beach, CA 90806. The school serves approximately 168 students in grades Kindergarten – 8th with a student-teacher ratio of 7:1. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.1/10, placing it in the 94.3th percentile among private schools in CA — an average rating overall.

The school scores particularly well in classroom attention (8.0/10), ranked among private schools in CA. Located in a neighborhood with a median household income of $73,674, where 22% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher. Compared to the 61 public schools in Long Beach, Westerly School of Long Beach rates higher overall (6.1 vs 4.8 average).

Compare to Public Schools

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How Westerly School of Long Beach compares to 61 public schools serving similar grades in Long Beach, CA

Student-Teacher Ratio
7:1
This School
vs
24.7:1
Public Avg
Avg School Size
168
This School
vs
647
Public Avg
Avg School Scout Rating
6.1
This School
vs
4.8
Public Avg

Nearby Elementary Schools

School Rating
Westerly School of Long Beach (this school) 6.1
Olivia Nieto Herrera Elementary 2.9
Robinson Academy 2.1
Whittier Elementary 3.1
Bixby Elementary 4.5
Carver Elementary 4.6
Bryant Elementary 4.8
Bobbie Smith Elementary 3.2
Willard Elementary 3.4
Hughes Middle 4.4
Longfellow Elementary 5.1
Intellectual Virtues Academy of Long Beach 5.3
Stanford Middle 6.4
Jefferson Leadership Academies 5.2
Lincoln Elementary 4.2
Burcham Elementary 6.4
Roosevelt Elementary 3.2
Marshall Academy of the Arts 5.0
Lafayette Elementary 3.1
Prisk Elementary 6.7
Burbank Elementary 4.8

Showing 20 of 61 schools. View all schools in Long Beach

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

Score Breakdown

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)
A- 8.0 / 10
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Student-Teacher Ratio 7:1
🕐 Instructional Commitment

Data Unavailable

🌍 Diversity & Inclusion

Data Unavailable

📍 Community Context

Data Unavailable

🏛️ School Profile
? Enrollment size and grade span breadth — indicators of program depth and peer community. (15% of overall score)
A- 7.5 / 10
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Enrollment 168
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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

Test Scores

Test score data not yet available for this school.

Location

2950 E. 29Th Street, Long Beach, CA 90806

Nearby Schools

20 within 1.6 mi
School Distance Rating
WESTERLY SCHOOL OF LONG BEACH Long Beach 0.0 mi 6.1
Reid High Long Beach 0.4 mi 5.9
Richard D. Browning High Long Beach 0.8 mi 3.8
MARINA MONTESSORI Long Beach 1.0 mi 6.1
Alvarado Elementary Signal Hill 1.1 mi 6.9
Signal Hill Elementary Signal Hill 1.1 mi 4.7
OAKTREE PRESCHOOL Long Beach 1.3 mi 6.1
Oaktree Preschool and Kindergarten Long Beach 1.3 mi 6.1
Jessie Nelson Academy Signal Hill 1.3 mi 3.2
Olivia Nieto Herrera Elementary Long Beach 1.4 mi 2.9
Robinson Academy Long Beach 1.4 mi 2.1
Bethany Baptist Elementary Long Beach 1.4 mi 6.1
Whittier Elementary Long Beach 1.6 mi 3.1
BETHANY BAPTIST ELEMENTARY Long Beach 1.5 mi 6.1
Our Lady of Refuge Catholic Long Beach 1.5 mi 6.1
OUR LADY OF REFUGE SCHOOL Long Beach 1.5 mi 6.1
Bryant Elementary Long Beach 1.7 mi 4.8
New Hope Academy of Change Long Beach 1.6 mi 6.1
Willard Elementary Long Beach 1.9 mi 3.4
Bixby Elementary Long Beach 1.6 mi 4.5

Neighborhood Census ACS (2019-2023)

Census data for ZIP 90806 (ACS 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates) · Data sources

Median Income

$73,674

Median Home Value

$699,800

Median Rent

$1,672/mo

Population

39,972

College Educated

21.9%

Homeownership

36.3%

Avg Commute

30.9 min

Poverty Rate

16.3%

Median Age

35.9

Similar Schools

Schools in the same state with comparable level, size, and ratings

School Rating
ASCENSION LUTHERAN SCHOOL Thousand Oaks, CA 6.1
Antioch Charter Academy II Antioch, CA 6.1
Ascension Lutheran Thousand Oaks, CA 6.1
Aspire College Academy Oakland, CA 6.1
BETHANY BAPTIST ELEMENTARY Long Beach, CA 6.1
BETHANY CHRISTIAN SCHOOL Thousand Oaks, CA 6.1

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about Westerly School of Long Beach

What grades does Westerly School of Long Beach serve?

Westerly School of Long Beach serves students in grades Kindergarten through 8th.

How many students attend Westerly School of Long Beach?

Westerly School of Long Beach has an enrollment of approximately 168 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Westerly School of Long Beach?

The student-teacher ratio at Westerly School of Long Beach is 7:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 11:1 for private schools.

How does Westerly School of Long Beach rank in CA?

Westerly School of Long Beach is ranked #181 out of 3,177 private schools in CA.

What is Westerly School of Long Beach's MySchoolScout rating?

Westerly School of Long Beach has a composite rating of 6.1 out of 10 on MySchoolScout. This score combines academic performance, student growth, equity, and school environment into a single score.

Is Westerly School of Long Beach a private school?

Yes, Westerly School of Long Beach 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.

Quick Facts NCES PSS (SY 2024-25)

Grades
Kindergarten – 8th
Enrollment
168
Student-Teacher Ratio
7:1
Teachers (FTE)
24
Type
private
Coed Status
coed
County
Los Angeles
Data Year
2025–2026

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Data Sources: School Info: NCES PSS (SY 2024-25) Neighborhood: Census ACS (2019-2023) Ratings: MySchoolScout (2024) Full data source details