Balboa Elementary School

Public Elementary School | Grade K-6

1844 Bel Aire Dr, Glendale, CA

El Miradero Neighborhood

Glendale Unified School District

3.5

3.9

806 Students

B+

Niche Grade

GreatSchools Rating

School Details

Head of School
Sona Arakelyan

Student Teacher Ratio
24:1

Math Proficiency
53%

Reading Proficiency
56%

A-

Academics

Teachers

Source: Niche

Niche Grade Details

Academics

Reading Proficiency

56%

Math Proficiency

53%

Teachers

Student Teacher Ratio

24:1

Teachers

Full Time Teachers

Teachers in First or Second Year

9.4%

Test Scores

Equity

Source: GreatSchools

GreatSchools Rating Details

Student Diversity

Male

53.9%

Female

46.1%

White

90.7%

Hispanic

7.1%

Asian

1.4%

Filipino

<1%

Two or more races

<1%

Specialty School Programs

Free/Reduced Lunch Offered

This School’s Reviews

3.0 NicheUser

1/29/2023

It's a normal school with normal people, or if above 5th grade, 1/2 salvage. I can tell you my opinion. I hope this school can change some things in the future.

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2.0 other

1/3/2026

I just had to come here- this has been weighing on me. I live down the street from the school and walk past it daily. The other day, I heard a blood curdling scream from a woman. I was afraid there was a domestic disturbance nearby and ran up the street. I realized it was a teacher SCREAMING full vo...

5.0 other

12/12/2024

Balboa is a wonderful school! The Principal, Asst Principal, teachers and all the staff create such a warm and caring environment for their students! They also understand the importance of arts education and spend time and resources providing their students with quality programs!

5.0 parent

12/5/2024

Great school with amazing teachers and staff

5.0 other

12/4/2024

Balboa Elementary is a truly amazing school with a welcoming atmosphere that make students and families comfortable. The Principal is so kind and the staff goes above and beyond to support all of the students and help them become the best versions of themselves. Students' learning along with their e...

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List Price Range

$1.3M - $3.5M

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Average Home Value

$1,721,876

Median Lot Size

8,276 Sq Ft

% Renters

15%

Average Household Income

$179,650

% of College Grads

53.6%

Median Age

Average House Size

1,914 Sq Ft

% Commercial Property

2.7%

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Public Schools shown may be Choice Schools

Burbank USD Community Day

7th to 12th
Public

Burbank High School

9th to 12th
Public

Herbert Hoover High School

9th to 12th
Public

A-

Brand Park

Baseball/Softball
Basketball
Bike Trails

Brand Park

Pool
Trails
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California Los Angeles County Glendale 91201 El Miradero

Balboa Elementary School is a public school for students in grades K-6 in Glendale, CA and is served by the Glendale Unified School District in California. Annual tuition is $0. The school has a total enrollment of 806 and maintains a student-teacher ratio of 24:1. Academic records show that 53% of students achieve proficiency in math, and 56% are proficient in reading. Balboa Elementary School has received feedback and ratings, with a Niche grade of B+ and a GreatSchools Rating of 6 out of 10. The average home value in this area is $1,721,876. Discover additional schools in the area, like Burbank USD Community Day, Burbank High School, Herbert Hoover High School, and more. Learn more about what Glendale has to offer, and browse homes for sale and for rent near Balboa Elementary School.

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