Astra Nova School
Independent school · Grades 6–8
Carmel Valley, CA
41 Poppy Rd, Carmel Valley, CA 93924
Overall grade: A
ChooseAPrivateSchool.com grade, from official facts compared with similar schools.
- A+Class size
- B-Years serving families
What stands out
- Smaller classes than 98% of independent schools in California
Astra Nova School is an independent private school in Carmel Valley, California, for students from 6th grade through 8th grade. It has about 32 students and around 3 students per teacher, smaller classes than 98% of independent elementary schools in California. Students attend about 6.5 hours a day, 174 days a year.
At a glance
- Grades
- Grades 6–8
- Students
- 32
- Teachers
- 11.8 (full-time equivalent)
- Students per teacher
- 2.7
- Boys and girls
- Coed · 15 girls, 17 boys
- Religious affiliation
- None (nonsectarian)
- Program
- Special program emphasis
- School day
- About 6.5 hours
- School year
- 174 days
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How it compares
- Smaller classes than 98% of independent elementary schools in California (3 students per teacher).
- A smaller school: fewer students than 84% of independent elementary schools in California.
- Compared with 280 independent elementary schools in California.
Students by grade
Student body
Questions to ask on a tour
- What is tuition, and what does it include (books, fees, uniforms, trips)?
- Do you offer financial aid, sibling discounts or payment plans?
- Do you accept ESA, voucher or tax-credit scholarship funds?
- How big are classes in my child's grade?
- What support is there for students who need extra help or more challenge?
- Is the school accredited, and by whom?
- What do a typical day and a typical week look like?
- How does the school communicate with families?
Questions about Astra Nova School
What grades does Astra Nova School serve?
Astra Nova School serves grades 6–8.
How many students attend Astra Nova School?
About 32 students, with 3 students per teacher, according to official records.
How much is tuition at Astra Nova School?
Call the school to ask about tuition, financial aid and payment plans.
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