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#103 of 188 private schools in CO

Bixby School

Elementary School · Boulder, CO

A private elementary school in Boulder, CO serving grades Pre-K – 5th.

Private

4760 TABLE MESA DR, Boulder, CO 80305

  • 7:1 student-teacher ratio

Academics

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 CO.

Classroom Attention
?Student-teacher ratio calibrated against other private schools. Lower ratios mean more individual attention. (30% of overall score)
A-8.3 / 10
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Student-Teacher Ratio7:1
Instructional Commitment
?Total annual instructional hours based on school day length and days per year. (15% of overall score)
C3.4 / 10
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School Day Length6.9 hours
Annual Instructional Hours1,131.6
Diversity & Inclusion
?Racial and ethnic diversity of the student body using Simpson's diversity index. (20% of overall score)
B5.7 / 10
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Diversity Index28%
Community Context

Data not available

School Profile
?Enrollment size and grade span breadth — indicators of program depth and peer community. (15% of overall score)
B6.2 / 10
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Enrollment91
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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 CO

Test scores

Most recent published year. School vs. CO average.

Test score data not yet available for this school.

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The neighborhood

Where Bixby School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.

Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.

Getting around & local context

  • Walk 58Somewhat Walkable
  • Transit 49Some Transit
  • Bike 92Biker’s Paradise
  • City Safety: High3,086/100K

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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Boulder), 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

$120,933

Median home value

$985,700

Median rent

$2,198/mo

College educated

82.5%

Homeownership

62.4%

Poverty rate

12.6%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 80305; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

Student demographicsNCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS) (SY 2021–22)

White84.6%
Asian6.6%
Two or More5.5%
Hispanic3.3%

Source: NCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS)

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

4 from a 5-mile search

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
Horizons K-8 SchoolCharter · enrollment unverified8.5K–80.7 mi361Compare →
Community Montessori SchoolEnrollment path unverified7.2PK–60.8 mi277Compare →
Creekside Elementary School at Martin ParkEnrollment path unverified9.3PK–50.8 mi368Compare →
Countryside Montessori SchoolPrivate · tuitionNot ratedPK–K1.3 mi11Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.

Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.

Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.

Bixby School is listed in Boulder, CO; verify the current enrollment path directly.

About Bixby School

Bixby School is a private elementary school in Boulder, CO, serving approximately 91 students in grades Pre-K-5th with a 7:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.3 out of 10 and ranks #103 of 188 private schools in CO.

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Bixby School

What grades does Bixby School serve?

Bixby School serves students in grades Pre-K through 5th.

How many students attend Bixby School?

Bixby School has an enrollment of approximately 91 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Bixby School?

The student-teacher ratio at Bixby School 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 Bixby School rank in CO?

Bixby School ranks #103 of 188 private schools in CO.

What is Bixby School's MySchoolScout rating?

Bixby School 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 Bixby School a private school?

Yes, Bixby 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 Bixby School a religious school?

No, Bixby School is a nonsectarian (non-religious) private school.

School factsNCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS) (SY 2021–22)

Grades
Pre-K – 5th
Enrollment
91
Gender Split
53% M / 47% F
Student-Teacher Ratio
7:1
Teachers (FTE)
13
Type
private
Coed Status
coed
Affiliation
Nonsectarian
School Day
6.9 hours
Days Per Year
164 days
Setting
Midsize City
County
Boulder County
Area population (ZIP 80305)
16,101
Area average commute
21.2 min
Area median age
37.7
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 80305; 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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