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The Acorn - a School for Young Children
Elementary School
3501 BROADWAY ST, San Antonio, TX 78209
Enrollment
18
Student-Teacher
6:1
Grades
Pre-K – Kindergarten
Enrollment
18
Student-Teacher
6:1
Grades
Pre-K – Kindergarten
Data vintage
2021-22
Data vintage2021-22
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The Acorn - a School for Young Children
Elementary School in San Antonio · grades Pre-K – Kindergarten. Start here, then compare fit against nearby and district options.
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About The Acorn - a School for Young Children
The Acorn - a School for Young Children is a private elementary school in San Antonio, TX. The Acorn - a School for Young Children serves approximately 18 students, and covers grades Pre-K-Kindergarten, and has a 6:1 student-teacher ratio. MySchoolScout does not publish a rating for this profile because there is not enough verified data to rate it fairly.
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What Parents Should Know
At 18 students, The Acorn - a School for Young Children 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 6:1 students to teachers, The Acorn - a School for Young Children sits well below the national average. Smaller classes like that usually mean more one-on-one time between students and teachers.
The Acorn - a School for Young Children 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
BetaHow The Acorn - a School for Young Children compares to 329 public schools serving similar grades in San Antonio, TX
Student Demographics
Nearby Elementary Schools
| School | Rating |
|---|---|
| The Acorn - a School for Young Children (this school) | — |
| LAMAR EL | 5.5 |
| GONZALES EARLY CHILDHOOD CAMPUS | 3.3 |
| HAWTHORNE PK-8 ACADEMY | 3.3 |
| PERSHING EL | 3.4 |
| BOWDEN ACADEMY | 3.3 |
| GREAT HEARTS MONTE VISTA | 7.6 |
| MARK TWAIN DUAL LANGUAGE ACADEMY | 8.8 |
| HEALY MURPHY PK | 3.3 |
| WASHINGTON EL | 4.9 |
| ROGERS ACADEMY | 2.6 |
| AGNES COTTON ACADEMY | 7.7 |
| FT SAM HOUSTON EL | 8.4 |
| ADVANCED LEARNING ACADEMY | 6.9 |
| SAISD - PK 4 SA | 3.3 |
| IDEA CARVER ACADEMY | 7.2 |
| NORTHEAST EL CAMPUS | 5.5 |
| TYNAN EARLY CHILDHOOD CAMPUS | 4.4 |
| BEACON HILL ACADEMY | 4.9 |
| CAMERON EL | 5.3 |
| HOWARD EL | 6.2 |
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Demographics sourced from NCES Private School Survey (PSS) and Common Core of Data (CCD). Comparisons are based on enrollment-weighted averages.
School Profile
Limited Data- Grades
- Pre-K – Kindergarten
- Enrollment
- 18 students
- Type
- Private
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 6:1
- Address
- 3501 BROADWAY ST, San Antonio, TX 78209
- Phone
- (210) 826-8804
- Data Year
- SY 2021-22
Why doesn't this school have a score?
We don't have enough verified data to rate this school fairly. Private schools in TX aren't required to report standardized test scores to the state, which limits the data available for our rating model.
Our rating model requires at least 2 of 3 data components (academics, student progress, college readiness, and resources) to generate a meaningful score. Schools below this threshold receive a Limited Profile to avoid misleading ratings.
Test Scores
Test score data not yet available for this school.
Student Demographics NCES PSS (SY 2021-22)
Source: NCES Private School Survey (PSS)
Location
3501 BROADWAY ST, San Antonio, TX 78209
Nearby Alternatives
Families considering The Acorn - a School for Young Children may also want to explore other elementary schools in the area. SUNSHINE COTTAGE SCHOOL FOR DEAF CHILDREN (rated 8.6/10, 1.0 miles away). Another option is CAMBRIDGE EL (rated 8.2/10, 1.5 miles away). Additionally, ST PETER PRINCE OF THE APOSTLES SCHOOL (rated 7.8/10, 1.1 miles away). For more schools in San Antonio, see our San Antonio schools guide .
Nearby Schools
20 within 1.5 mi| School | Distance | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| LAMAR EL San Antonio | 0.2 mi | 5.5 |
| THE CIRCLE SCHOOL San Antonio | 0.3 mi | 5.9 |
| INCARNATE WORD HIGH SCHOOL San Antonio | 0.7 mi | 5.9 |
| SUNSHINE COTTAGE SCHOOL FOR DEAF CHILDREN San Antonio | 1.0 mi | 8.6 |
| ST PAULS EPISCOPAL MONTESSORI SCHOOL San Antonio | 1.1 mi | 6.6 |
| ST PAUL'S EPISCOPAL MONTESSORI SCHOOL San Antonio | 1.1 mi | 7.5 |
| ST PETER PRINCE OF THE APOSTLES SCHOOL San Antonio | 1.1 mi | 7.8 |
| GONZALES EARLY CHILDHOOD CAMPUS San Antonio | 1.0 mi | 3.3 |
| HAWTHORNE PK-8 ACADEMY San Antonio | 1.2 mi | 3.3 |
| GREAT HEARTS MONTE VISTA NORTH San Antonio | 1.2 mi | 8.5 |
| ST ANTHONY CATHOLIC HIGH SCHOOL San Antonio | 1.3 mi | 6.8 |
| CAMBRIDGE EL San Antonio | 1.5 mi | 8.2 |
| BEXAR CO J J A E P San Antonio | 1.5 mi | — |
| JJAEP New Braunfels | 1.5 mi | — |
| BEXAR CO J J A E P San Antonio | 1.5 mi | — |
| BEXAR CO J J A E P San Antonio | 1.5 mi | — |
| BEXAR CO J J A E P San Antonio | 1.5 mi | — |
| BEXAR CO J J A E P San Antonio | 1.5 mi | — |
| NORTH EAST J J A E P San Antonio | 1.5 mi | — |
| NISD BEXAR COUNTY JJA San Antonio | 1.5 mi | 3.1 |
Neighborhood Census ACS (2019-2023)
Census data for ZIP 78209 (ACS 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates) · Data sources
Median Income
$84,180
Median Home Value
$497,500
Median Rent
$1,371/mo
Population
43,363
College Educated
62.4%
Homeownership
48.7%
Avg Commute
18.8 min
Poverty Rate
8.6%
Median Age
38.3
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Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about The Acorn - a School for Young Children
What grades does The Acorn - a School for Young Children serve?
The Acorn - a School for Young Children serves students in grades Pre-K through Kindergarten.
How many students attend The Acorn - a School for Young Children?
The Acorn - a School for Young Children has an enrollment of approximately 18 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at The Acorn - a School for Young Children?
The student-teacher ratio at The Acorn - a School for Young Children is 6:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 11:1 for private schools.
Is The Acorn - a School for Young Children a private school?
Yes, The Acorn - a School for Young Children 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 The Acorn - a School for Young Children a religious school?
No, The Acorn - a School for Young Children is a nonsectarian (non-religious) private school.
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Quick Facts NCES PSS (SY 2021-22)
- Grades
- Pre-K – Kindergarten
- Enrollment
- 18
- Gender Split
- 67% M / 33% F
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 6:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 3
- Type
- private
- Coed Status
- coed
- Affiliation
- Nonsectarian
- School Day
- 5.3 hours
- Days Per Year
- 158 days
- Setting
- Large City
- County
- Bexar County
- Phone
- (210) 826-8804
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