Golestan School
Independent school · Grades Pre-K–5
El Cerrito, CA
320 San Carlos Ave, El Cerrito, CA 94530
Overall grade: A
ChooseAPrivateSchool.com grade, from official facts compared with similar schools.
- AClass size
- BYears serving families
- A+Diversity
What stands out
- Smaller classes than 67% of independent schools in California
Golestan School is an independent private school in El Cerrito, California, for students from pre-K through 5th grade. It has about 53 students and around 6 students per teacher, smaller classes than 67% of independent elementary schools in California. Enrollment has grown about 212% since 2019–20. Students attend about 6 hours a day, 167 days a year.
At a glance
- Grades
- Grades Pre-K–5
- Students
- 53
- Teachers
- 8.4 (full-time equivalent)
- Students per teacher
- 6.3
- Boys and girls
- Coed · 38 girls, 15 boys
- Religious affiliation
- None (nonsectarian)
- School day
- About 6 hours
- School year
- 167 days
- Library
- Yes
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How it compares
- Smaller classes than 67% of independent elementary schools in California (6 students per teacher).
- A smaller school: fewer students than 74% of independent elementary schools in California.
- Compared with 280 independent elementary schools in California.
Students by survey year
Total students reported in official records since 2019–20.
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 Golestan School
What grades does Golestan School serve?
Golestan School serves grades Pre-K–5.
How many students attend Golestan School?
About 53 students, with 6 students per teacher, according to official records.
How much is tuition at Golestan School?
Call the school to ask about tuition, financial aid and payment plans.
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