New Roads School
- Private
- SANTA MONICA, CA
Private School
New Roads School
- grade A+Overall Grade
- Private
- K-12
- SANTA MONICA, CA
- Rating 4.07 out of 5 110 reviews
Report Card
- Academicsgrade A+
- Diversitygrade A+
- Teachersgrade A minus
- College Prepgrade A+
- Clubs & Activitiesgrade A minus
- Sportsgrade C+
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Tuition
Yearly Tuition
$42,180
Tuition is for the highest grade offered and may have changed for the current school year. For more information, please contact the school.
Received Financial Aid
46%
Average Financial Aid
$30,000
New Roads School Rankings
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Academics
Average Graduation Rate
100%
Average SAT
1220
78 responses
Average ACT
28
60 responses
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Culture & Safety
Poll
82%
of students agree that they feel safe at their school. 17 responsesPoll
65%
of students agree that they like their school and feel happy there. 17 responsesStudents
Diversity
grade A+
Based on racial and economic diversity and survey responses on school culture and diversity from students and parents.
Students
549
35%
of students and parents agree that students at this school are competitive. 17 responses82%
of students and parents agree that students at this school are creative and artsy. 17 responses29%
of students and parents agree that students at this school are athletic. 17 responsesTeachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
7:1
National
17:1Poll
61%
of students and parents agree that the teachers give engaging lessons. 23 responsesPoll
65%
of students and parents agree that the teachers genuinely care about the students. 23 responsesPoll
57%
of students and parents agree that the teachers adequately lead and control the classroom. 23 responsesMap
Clubs & Activities
Clubs & Activities
grade A minus
Based on student and parent reviews of clubs and activities.
Girls Athletic Participation
High
Boys Athletic Participation
Average
71%
of students and parents agree that there are plenty of clubs and organizations for students to get involved in. 14 responses64%
of students and parents agree that clubs and organizations get the funding they need. 14 responses71%
of students and parents agree that lots of students participate in clubs and organizations. 14 responses- Cost of Livinggrade D+
- Good for Familiesgrade A+
- Housinggrade C minus
Median Household Income
$72,785
National
$64,994Median Rent
$1,847
National
$1,096Median Home Value
$929,625
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New Roads School Reviews
Rating 4.07 out of 5 110 reviews
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My child was a student at New Roads during early elementary school. Overall, we found the teaching quality uneven, and often poor. Teacher turnover was high. We were initially attracted to the school because of small class size and the promise of differentiation. Unfortunately, despite extremely small groups that would seem to allow teachers to focus on each student’s learning style and needs, we found a mostly traditional lock step curriculum. Teacher training (or maybe willingness) did not allow for enrichment projects or additional support where needed. Separately, while the school talks a great deal about how it is aware of and sensitive to issues of race and class, we were horrified at the implementation as we saw students of color again and again cast unwillingly into the role of ambassador for their race. Our child is vastly happier, and is receiving a much much better education, at another school.
We joined New Roads this year for elementary school and couldn’t be happier. Administration and teachers care - they really know each kid and reach out proactively. The gifted coordinator also makes sure our child is receiving differentiated instruction (and the specialized STEM class is excellent). Kids get to pick an elective like engineering, songwriting, etc. beginning in Kindergarten. Due to Covid there is less in-person interaction with parents, but even so, through the bday parties and small school events, we have found the parent community to be diverse, talented and supportive like their children. Night and day from our previous school (which was more homogeneous though it pretended not to be and where many parents were closed off and status-seeking). We feel NR delivers exactly what is advertised in the admissions process - it’s not for everyone but if it resonates with you then we can confirm that what you see is what you get.
We are so grateful to be at New Roads and could not be happier. Our daughter is thriving in the lower school. We were looking for a progressive school that truly lives its mission, and we found it. The teachers give so much to their students-our daughter feels loved everyday and has become such a confident student. Thank you New Roads!