Prospect Sierra School
Independent school · Grades K–8
El Cerrito, CA
960 Avis Dr, El Cerrito, CA 94530
Overall grade: A+
ChooseAPrivateSchool.com grade, from official facts compared with similar schools.
- A+Class size
- B+Years serving families
- ADiversity
What stands out
- Smaller classes than 85% of independent schools in California
- Serving families in El Cerrito since at least 2011
Prospect Sierra School is an independent private school in El Cerrito, California, for students from kindergarten through 8th grade. It has about 476 students and around 5 students per teacher, smaller classes than 85% of independent elementary schools in California. Students attend about 7 hours a day, 181 days a year.
At a glance
- Grades
- Grades K–8
- Students
- 476
- Teachers
- 97.4 (full-time equivalent)
- Students per teacher
- 4.9
- Boys and girls
- Coed · 214 girls, 262 boys
- Religious affiliation
- None (nonsectarian)
- School day
- About 7 hours
- School year
- 181 days
- Library
- Yes
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How it compares
- Smaller classes than 85% of independent elementary schools in California (5 students per teacher).
- Larger than 96% 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 2011–12.
Students by grade
Student body
Member of
- National Association of Independent Schools
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 Prospect Sierra School
What grades does Prospect Sierra School serve?
Prospect Sierra School serves grades K–8.
How many students attend Prospect Sierra School?
About 476 students, with 5 students per teacher, according to official records.
How much is tuition at Prospect Sierra School?
Call the school to ask about tuition, financial aid and payment plans.
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