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#4 of 188 private schools in CO

Top 2% of private schools

St Joan of Arc Early Learning Center

Elementary School

12735 W 58TH AVE, Arvada, CO 80002

Private

Enrollment

44

Student-Teacher

4.4:1

Score

8.1

Grades

Pre-K – TK

Data vintage2021-22

How this school compares

Colorado private schools

#4 of 188

In Arvada

#1 of 4

public schools

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St Joan of Arc Early Learning Center

8.1/10

Elementary School in Arvada · grades Pre-K – TK. Start here, then compare fit against nearby and district options.

Faith Christian Academy

5.5/10

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6.6/10

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About St Joan of Arc Early Learning Center

St Joan of Arc Early Learning Center is a private elementary school in Arvada, CO. St Joan of Arc Early Learning Center serves approximately 44 students, and covers grades Pre-K-TK, and has a 4.4:1 student-teacher ratio. St Joan of Arc Early Learning Center has a current MySchoolScout rating of 8.1 out of 10 and ranks #4 of 188 private schools in CO.

How it compares1.8 pts above CO schools
  • This school 8.1 · Excellent
  • CO avg 6.3

What Parents Should Know

At 44 students, St Joan of Arc Early Learning Center 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 4.4:1 students to teachers, St Joan of Arc Early Learning Center sits well below the national average. Smaller classes like that usually mean more one-on-one time between students and teachers.

St Joan of Arc Early Learning Center 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 St Joan of Arc Early Learning Center compares to 32 public schools serving similar grades in Arvada, CO

Student-Teacher Ratio
4.4:1
This School
vs
16.5:1
Public Avg
Avg School Size
44
This School
vs
552
Public Avg
Avg School Scout Rating
8.1
This School
vs
6.3
Public Avg

Student Demographics

Black 63.6% vs 0%
White 27.3% vs 0%
Hispanic 6.8% vs 0%
Asian 2.3% vs 0%
St Joan of Arc Early Learning Center Arvada Public Avg

Nearby Elementary Schools

School Rating
St Joan of Arc Early Learning Center (this school) 8.1
Vanderhoof Elementary School 7.2
Drake Junior High School 6.6
Fremont Elementary School 7.0
Stott Elementary School 8.8
Arvada West High School 7.0
Prospect Academy 3.8
Lincoln Charter Academy 6.8
Van Arsdale Elementary School 7.2
Oberon Middle School 6.4
Sierra Elementary School 8.4
Arvada K-8 2.6
Ralston Valley Senior High School 8.1
West Woods Elementary School 8.8
Lawrence Elementary School 5.7
Meiklejohn Elementary 8.6
Arvada High School 3.8
Excel Academy Charter School 7.1
Foster Dual Language PK-8 5.5
Warder Elementary School 7.6
Secrest Elementary School 6.3

Showing 20 of 32 schools. View all schools in Arvada

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 CO.

Classroom Attention
? Student-teacher ratio calibrated against other private schools. Lower ratios mean more individual attention. (30% of overall score)
A+ 9.6 / 10
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Student-Teacher Ratio 4.4:1
Instructional Commitment
? Total annual instructional hours based on school day length and days per year. (15% of overall score)
A+ 9.7 / 10
View breakdown
School Day Length 7 hours
Annual Instructional Hours 1,456
Diversity & Inclusion
? Racial and ethnic diversity of the student body using Simpson's diversity index. (20% of overall score)
A 8.5 / 10
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Diversity Index 52%
Community Context

Data Unavailable

School Profile
? Enrollment size and grade span breadth — indicators of program depth and peer community. (15% of overall score)
C 3.2 / 10
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Enrollment 44
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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

Test score data not yet available for this school.

Student Demographics NCES PSS (SY 2021-22)

Black 63.6%
White 27.3%
Hispanic 6.8%
Asian 2.3%

Source: NCES Private School Survey (PSS)

Location

12735 W 58TH AVE, Arvada, CO 80002

Nearby Alternatives

Families considering St Joan of Arc Early Learning Center may also want to explore other elementary schools in the area. Stott Elementary School (rated 8.8/10, 0.9 miles away), which scores slightly higher. Another option is Fairmount Elementary School (rated 8.6/10, 2.2 miles away, in nearby Golden), which scores slightly higher. Additionally, Sierra Elementary School (rated 8.4/10, 2.7 miles away), which scores slightly higher. For more schools in Arvada, see our Arvada schools guide .

Nearby Schools

20 within 2.3 mi
School Distance Rating
FAITH CHRISTIAN ACADEMY Arvada 0.6 mi 5.5
Drake Junior High School Arvada 0.9 mi 6.6
FAITH CHRISTIAN HIGH SCHOOL Arvada 0.8 mi 5.1
Stott Elementary School Arvada 0.9 mi 8.8
Fremont Elementary School Arvada 0.9 mi 7.0
Vanderhoof Elementary School Arvada 0.8 mi 7.2
Arvada West High School Arvada 0.9 mi 7.0
Van Arsdale Elementary School Arvada 2.1 mi 7.2
Mountain Phoenix Community School Wheatridge 2.0 mi 6.4
Lincoln Charter Academy Arvada 2.1 mi 6.8
Oberon Middle School Arvada 2.2 mi 6.4
Compass Montessori - Wheat Ridge Charter School Wheat Ridge 2.2 mi 4.6
Prospect Academy Arvada 2.0 mi 3.8
Fairmount Elementary School Golden 2.2 mi 8.6
CORNERSTONE MONTESSORI Golden 2.2 mi
Peak Expeditionary - Pennington Wheat Ridge 2.4 mi 7.3
Sierra Elementary School Arvada 2.7 mi 8.4
Ralston Valley Senior High School Arvada 2.8 mi 8.1
Manning Options School Golden 2.9 mi 7.6
PRIMROSE SCHOOL OF WEST WOODS Arvada 2.3 mi

Neighborhood Census ACS (2019-2023)

Census data for ZIP 80002 (ACS 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates) · Data sources

Median Income

$92,827

Median Home Value

$538,900

Median Rent

$1,733/mo

Population

20,975

College Educated

45.9%

Homeownership

49.7%

Avg Commute

24.4 min

Poverty Rate

9.9%

Median Age

36.6

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Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about St Joan of Arc Early Learning Center

What grades does St Joan of Arc Early Learning Center serve?

St Joan of Arc Early Learning Center serves students in grades Pre-K through TK.

How many students attend St Joan of Arc Early Learning Center?

St Joan of Arc Early Learning Center has an enrollment of approximately 44 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at St Joan of Arc Early Learning Center?

The student-teacher ratio at St Joan of Arc Early Learning Center is 4.4:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 11:1 for private schools.

How does St Joan of Arc Early Learning Center rank in CO?

St Joan of Arc Early Learning Center ranks #4 of 188 private schools in CO.

What is St Joan of Arc Early Learning Center's MySchoolScout rating?

St Joan of Arc Early Learning Center has a current MySchoolScout rating of 8.1 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.

Is St Joan of Arc Early Learning Center a private school?

Yes, St Joan of Arc Early Learning Center is a private coeducational school with a Roman Catholic affiliation. Private schools are not required to participate in state standardized testing, so academic performance data may be limited compared to public schools.

Is St Joan of Arc Early Learning Center a religious school?

St Joan of Arc Early Learning Center has a Roman Catholic religious affiliation.

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Neighborhood Context

Walk Score
49 Car-Dependent
Transit Score
27 Some Transit
Bike Score
51 Bikeable

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Quick Facts NCES PSS (SY 2021-22)

Grades
Pre-K – TK
Enrollment
44
Gender Split
30% M / 70% F
Student-Teacher Ratio
4.4:1
Teachers (FTE)
10
Type
private
Coed Status
coed
Affiliation
Roman Catholic
School Day
7 hours
Days Per Year
208 days
Setting
Large Suburb
County
Jefferson County

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