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#3061 of 3,177 private schools in CA

Castle Elementary School

Elementary School

1435 West 120th Street, Los Angeles, CA 90047

Last updated: April 2026

Private

Students

14.4:1

Student-Teacher

Kindergarten – 7th

Grades Served

—

#3061 of 3,177 in CA

About Castle Elementary School

Castle Elementary School is an private elementary school in Los Angeles, CA 90047. The school serves approximately 36 students in grades Kindergarten – 7th with a student-teacher ratio of 14.4:1. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.9/10, placing it in the 3.7th percentile among private schools in CA — an average rating overall.

Located in a neighborhood with a median household income of $70,187, where 21% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher. Compared to the 451 public schools in Los Angeles, Castle Elementary School rates lower overall (5.9 vs 6.4 average).

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How Castle Elementary School compares to 451 public schools serving similar grades in Los Angeles, CA

Student-Teacher Ratio

14.4:1

This School

19.8:1

Public Avg

Avg School Size

This School

429

Public Avg

Avg School Scout Rating

5.9

This School

6.4

Public Avg

Nearby Elementary Schools

School	Distance	Enrollment	STR	Rating
Castle Elementary School (this school)	—	36	14.4:1	5.9
West Athens Elementary	0.4 mi	557	19.2:1	6.6
Animo Legacy Charter Middle	0.5 mi	998	22.2:1	2.9
Boys Academic Leadership Academy	0.8 mi	66	7.3:1	6.0
Washington Primary Center	0.9 mi	141	20.1:1	6.3
Woodcrest Elementary	1.0 mi	612	21.9:1	5.6
Figueroa Street Elementary	1.2 mi	404	21.3:1	7.5
TEACH Academy of Technologies	1.4 mi	469	27.6:1	1.9
One Hundred Eighteenth Street Elementary	1.7 mi	477	20.7:1	4.3
Manhattan Place Elementary	1.7 mi	221	17:1	5.6
Ninety-Fifth Street Elementary	1.8 mi	749	20.8:1	7.4
Samuel Gompers Middle	1.9 mi	428	14.3:1	5.6
Animo Compton Charter	2.0 mi	330	16.5:1	6.3
Ingenium Clarion Charter Middle	2.0 mi	125	17.9:1	5.3
Barack Obama Charter	2.0 mi	375	25:1	3.0
One Hundred Seventh Street Elementary	2.0 mi	877	21.9:1	3.6
One Hundred Twenty-Second Street Elementary	2.0 mi	598	19.9:1	6.4
Charles W. Barrett Elementary	2.0 mi	515	17.8:1	7.8
Bret Harte Preparatory Middle	2.1 mi	436	16.8:1	6.3
Alliance Jack H. Skirball Middle	2.1 mi	393	21.8:1	5.4
New Designs Charter School-Watts	2.2 mi	239	34.1:1	4.7

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Demographics sourced from NCES Private School Survey (PSS) and Common Core of Data (CCD). Comparisons are based on enrollment-weighted averages.

Score Breakdown

What This Rating Measures

This rating reflects classroom size, instructional time, student diversity, community resources, and school characteristics. Private schools are ranked against other private schools in CA.

👥 Classroom Attention

C+ 3.7 / 10

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Student-Teacher Ratio 14.4:1

🕐 Instructional Commitment

Data Unavailable

🌍 Diversity & Inclusion

Data Unavailable

📍 Community Context

Data Unavailable

🏛️ School Profile

C- 1.5 / 10

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Enrollment 36

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Score basis: Private school model

Data coverage: 45% of scoring components had data

Components scored: 2 of 5

Ranking pool: Private schools in CA

Test Scores

Test score data not yet available for this school.

Location

1435 West 120th Street, Los Angeles, CA 90047

Nearby Schools

20 within 1.2 mi

School	Distance	Enrollment	Rating
CASTLE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL Los Angeles	0.0 mi	45	5.9
Moore's Daycare Preparatory Los Angeles	0.3 mi	8	5.9
MOORES DAY CARE PREP SCHOOL Los Angeles	0.3 mi	23	5.9
ST FRANCES X CABRINI SCHOOL Los Angeles	0.4 mi	226	5.9
St. Frances X. Cabrini Los Angeles	0.4 mi	233	5.9
Stella High Charter Academy Los Angeles	0.4 mi	532	7.8
Middle College High Los Angeles	0.4 mi	353	8.5
Animo Legacy Charter Middle Los Angeles	0.5 mi	998	2.9
West Athens Elementary Los Angeles	0.4 mi	557	6.6
RISING STARS ACADEMY Los Angeles	0.7 mi	27	5.9
Ellington (Duke) High (Continuation) Los Angeles	0.8 mi	44	4.1
Animo South Los Angeles Charter Los Angeles	0.8 mi	577	8.1
Boys Academic Leadership Academy Los Angeles	0.8 mi	66	6.0
George Washington Preparatory High Los Angeles	0.9 mi	775	5.3
Washington Primary Center Los Angeles	0.9 mi	141	6.3
Woodcrest Elementary Los Angeles	1.0 mi	612	5.6
Cimarron Avenue Elementary Hawthorne	0.9 mi	239	8.1
TEACH Tech Charter High Los Angeles	1.1 mi	406	7.4
Muhammad University of Islam - Los Angeles Los Angeles	1.3 mi	77	5.9
One Hundred Thirty-Fifth Street Elementary Gardena	1.2 mi	593	7.5

Neighborhood Census ACS (2019-2023)

Census data for ZIP 90047 (ACS 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates) · Data sources

Median Income

$70,187

Median Home Value

$648,200

Median Rent

$1,492/mo

Population

50,925

College Educated

20.8%

Homeownership

54.4%

Avg Commute

34.5 min

Poverty Rate

15.9%

Median Age

38.6

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Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about Castle Elementary School

What grades does Castle Elementary School serve?

Castle Elementary School serves students in grades Kindergarten through 7th.

How many students attend Castle Elementary School?

Castle Elementary School has an enrollment of approximately 36 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Castle Elementary School?

The student-teacher ratio at Castle Elementary School is 14.4:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 11:1 for private schools.

How does Castle Elementary School rank in CA?

Castle Elementary School is ranked #3061 out of 3,177 private schools in CA.

What is Castle Elementary School's MySchoolScout rating?

Castle Elementary School has a composite rating of 5.9 out of 10 on MySchoolScout. This score combines academic performance, student growth, equity, and school environment into a single score.

Is Castle Elementary School a private school?

Yes, Castle Elementary School is a private coeducational school. Private schools are not required to participate in state standardized testing, so academic performance data may be limited compared to public schools.

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Quick Facts NCES PSS (SY 2024-25)

Grades: Kindergarten – 7th
Enrollment: 36
Student-Teacher Ratio: 14.4:1
Teachers (FTE): 3
Type: private
Coed Status: coed
County: Los Angeles
Phone: (323) 756-9191
Data Year: 2025–2026

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