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Ps1 Pluralistic School

Alternative school · Grades K–6

Santa Monica, CA

1225 Broadway, Santa Monica, CA 90404

Overall grade: A+

ChooseAPrivateSchool.com grade, from official facts compared with similar schools.

  • B+Class size
  • A-Years serving families
  • ADiversity

What stands out

  • Serving families in Santa Monica since at least 2011

Ps1 Pluralistic School is an independent private school in Santa Monica, California, for students from kindergarten through 6th grade. It has about 200 students and around 9 students per teacher. Its enrollment has held steady since 2011–12. Students attend about 6.5 hours a day, 175 days a year.

At a glance

Grades
Grades K–6
Students
200
Teachers
23 (full-time equivalent)
Students per teacher
8.7
Boys and girls
Coed · 80 girls, 120 boys
Religious affiliation
None (nonsectarian)
Program
Alternative school
School day
About 6.5 hours
School year
175 days
Library
Yes

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    How it compares

    • Larger than 71% of independent elementary schools in California.
    • Compared with 280 independent elementary schools in California.

    Students by survey year

    217’11–12225’13–14231’15–16227’17–18220’19–20208’21–22200’23–24

    Total students reported in official records since 2011–12.

    Students by grade

    K25
    130
    230
    330
    430
    530
    625

    Student body

    White51%
    Two or more races22%
    Asian17%
    Black7%
    Hispanic or Latino4%
    American Indian or Alaska Native1%

    Member of

    • National Association of Independent Schools

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    What grades does Ps1 Pluralistic School serve?

    Ps1 Pluralistic School serves grades K–6.

    How many students attend Ps1 Pluralistic School?

    About 200 students, with 9 students per teacher, according to official records.

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