Below Average

#1705 of 1,787 private schools in CA

Castle Elementary School

Elementary School

1435 W 120TH ST, Los Angeles, CA 90047

Last updated: July 2026

Private

Enrollment

Student-Teacher

17.3:1

Score

4.4

Grades

Kindergarten – 6th

Enrollment

Student-Teacher

17.3:1

Score

4.4

Grades

Kindergarten – 6th

Data vintage
2021-22

Data vintage2021-22

How this school compares

California private schools

#1,705 of 1,787

In Los Angeles

#129 of 137

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About Castle Elementary School

Castle Elementary School is a private elementary school in Los Angeles, CA. Castle Elementary School serves approximately 45 students, and covers grades Kindergarten-6th, and has a 17.3:1 student-teacher ratio. Castle Elementary School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.4 out of 10 and ranks #1,705 of 1,787 private schools in CA.

How it compares1.8 pts below CA schools

4.4

This school 4.4 · Below Average
CA avg 6.2

What Parents Should Know

At 45 students, Castle Elementary School is on the smaller side. That usually buys more individual attention and teachers who know every kid by name, with the trade-off of fewer electives and extracurriculars than a larger school can staff. Ask what activities it actually offers.

Castle Elementary School is private, so it runs independently of the local district and sets its own curriculum. That freedom cuts both ways depending on what you want for your child. If you're considering it, start with the practical questions: tuition, financial aid, and how admissions work.

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How Castle Elementary School compares to 445 public schools serving similar grades in Los Angeles, CA

Student-Teacher Ratio

17.3:1

This School

19.8:1

Public Avg

Avg School Size

This School

428

Public Avg

Avg School Scout Rating

4.4

This School

6.8

Public Avg

Student Demographics

Black 44.4% vs 0%

Hispanic 33.3% vs 0%

White 22.2% vs 0%

Castle Elementary School Los Angeles Public Avg

Nearby Elementary Schools

School	Distance	Enrollment	STR	Rating
Castle Elementary School (this school)	—	45	17.3:1	4.4
West Athens Elementary	0.4 mi	557	19.2:1	6.8
Animo Legacy Charter Middle	0.5 mi	998	22.2:1	3.7
Boys Academic Leadership Academy	0.8 mi	66	7.3:1	5.8
Washington Primary Center	0.9 mi	141	20.1:1	7.1
Woodcrest Elementary	1.0 mi	612	21.9:1	7.5
Figueroa Street Elementary	1.2 mi	404	21.3:1	8.4
TEACH Academy of Technologies	1.4 mi	469	27.6:1	3.1
One Hundred Eighteenth Street Elementary	1.7 mi	477	20.7:1	4.9
Manhattan Place Elementary	1.7 mi	221	17:1	3.6
Ninety-Fifth Street Elementary	1.7 mi	749	20.8:1	6.3
Samuel Gompers Middle	1.9 mi	428	14.3:1	6.5
One Hundred Seventh Street Elementary	2.0 mi	877	21.9:1	6.1
Ingenium Clarion Charter Middle	2.0 mi	125	17.9:1	5.6
Animo Compton Charter	2.0 mi	330	16.5:1	5.5
Barack Obama Charter	2.0 mi	375	25:1	4.0
One Hundred Twenty-Second Street Elementary	2.0 mi	598	19.9:1	6.7
Charles W. Barrett Elementary	2.0 mi	515	17.8:1	5.9
Bret Harte Preparatory Middle	2.1 mi	436	16.8:1	6.1
Alliance Jack H. Skirball Middle	2.1 mi	393	21.8:1	6.0
New Designs Charter School-Watts	2.2 mi	239	34.1:1	6.2

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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

Preliminary

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+ 3.5 / 10

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Student-Teacher Ratio 17.3:1

Instructional Commitment

C 2.8 / 10

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School Day Length 6 hours

Annual Instructional Hours 1,080

Diversity & Inclusion

A- 7.8 / 10

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Diversity Index 64%

Community Context

Data Unavailable

School Profile

C 3.1 / 10

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Enrollment 45

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Score basis: Private school model

Data coverage: 80% of scoring components had data

Components scored: 4 of 5

Ranking pool: Private schools in CA

Test Scores

Test score data not yet available for this school.

Student Demographics NCES PSS (SY 2021-22)

Black 44.4%

Hispanic 33.3%

White 22.2%

Source: NCES Private School Survey (PSS)

Location

1435 W 120TH ST, Los Angeles, CA 90047

Nearby Alternatives

Families considering Castle Elementary School may also want to explore other elementary schools in the area. Woodcrest Elementary (rated 7.5/10, 1.0 miles away), which scores notably higher. Another option is One Hundred Thirty-Fifth Street Elementary (rated 7.4/10, 1.3 miles away, in nearby Gardena), which scores notably higher. Additionally, Washington Primary Center (rated 7.1/10, 0.9 miles away), which scores notably higher. For more schools in Los Angeles, see our Los Angeles schools guide .

Nearby Schools

20 within 1.3 mi

School	Distance	Enrollment	Rating
Castle Elementary School Los Angeles	0.0 mi	36	—
Moore's Daycare Preparatory Los Angeles	0.3 mi	8	—
MOORES DAY CARE PREP SCHOOL Los Angeles	0.3 mi	23	—
ST FRANCES X CABRINI SCHOOL Los Angeles	0.4 mi	226	4.9
St. Frances X. Cabrini Los Angeles	0.4 mi	233	—
Stella High Charter Academy Los Angeles	0.4 mi	532	7.2
Middle College High Los Angeles	0.4 mi	353	9.0
Animo Legacy Charter Middle Los Angeles	0.5 mi	998	3.7
West Athens Elementary Los Angeles	0.4 mi	557	6.8
RISING STARS ACADEMY Los Angeles	0.7 mi	27	—
Ellington (Duke) High (Continuation) Los Angeles	0.8 mi	44	5.8
Animo South Los Angeles Charter Los Angeles	0.7 mi	577	8.0
Boys Academic Leadership Academy Los Angeles	0.8 mi	66	5.8
George Washington Preparatory High Los Angeles	0.9 mi	775	5.7
Washington Primary Center Los Angeles	0.9 mi	141	7.1
Woodcrest Elementary Los Angeles	1.0 mi	612	7.5
Cimarron Avenue Elementary Hawthorne	0.8 mi	239	6.3
TEACH Tech Charter High Los Angeles	1.1 mi	406	7.8
Muhammad University of Islam - Los Angeles Los Angeles	1.3 mi	77	—
One Hundred Thirty-Fifth Street Elementary Gardena	1.3 mi	593	7.4

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 6th.

How many students attend Castle Elementary School?

Castle Elementary School has an enrollment of approximately 45 students.

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

The student-teacher ratio at Castle Elementary School is 17.3:1. 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 ranks #1,705 of 1,787 private schools in CA.

What is Castle Elementary School's MySchoolScout rating?

Castle Elementary School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.4 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.

Is Castle Elementary School a private school?

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

Is Castle Elementary School a religious school?

No, Castle Elementary School is a nonsectarian (non-religious) private school.

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Neighborhood Context

Walk Score: 51 Somewhat Walkable
Bike Score: 39 Somewhat Bikeable

Quick Facts NCES PSS (SY 2021-22)

Grades: Kindergarten – 6th
Enrollment: 45
Gender Split: 78% M / 22% F
Student-Teacher Ratio: 17.3:1
Teachers (FTE): 3
Type: private
Coed Status: coed
Affiliation: Nonsectarian
School Day: 6 hours
Days Per Year: 180 days
Setting: Large Suburb
County: Los Angeles County
Phone: (323) 756-9191

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