Very Good
#296 of 1,787 private schools in CA
Top 17% of private schools
Christ Cathedral Academy
Elementary School
13280 W CHAPMAN AVE, Garden Grove, CA 92840
Enrollment
268
Student-Teacher
8.4:1
Score
7.4
Grades
Pre-K – 8th
Enrollment
268
Student-Teacher
8.4:1
Score
7.4
Grades
Pre-K – 8th
Data vintage
2021-22
Data vintage2021-22
How this school compares
California private schools
#296 of 1,787
In Garden Grove
#1 of 9
public schools
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Christ Cathedral Academy
Elementary School in Garden Grove · grades Pre-K – 8th. Start here, then compare fit against nearby and district options.
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About Christ Cathedral Academy
Christ Cathedral Academy is a private elementary school in Garden Grove, CA. Christ Cathedral Academy serves approximately 268 students, and covers grades Pre-K-8th, and has a 8.4:1 student-teacher ratio. Christ Cathedral Academy has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.4 out of 10 and ranks #296 of 1,787 private schools in CA.
- This school 7.4 · Very Good
- CA avg 6.2
What Parents Should Know
At 8.4:1 students to teachers, Christ Cathedral Academy sits well below the national average. Smaller classes like that usually mean more one-on-one time between students and teachers.
Christ Cathedral Academy 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.
Compare to Public Schools
BetaHow Christ Cathedral Academy compares to 45 public schools serving similar grades in Garden Grove, CA
Student Demographics
Nearby Elementary Schools
| School | Rating |
|---|---|
| Christ Cathedral Academy (this school) | 7.4 |
| Lampson Elementary | 5.2 |
| Earl Warren Elementary | 7.9 |
| Parkview Elementary | 6.3 |
| Izaak Walton Intermediate | 8.1 |
| Riverdale Elementary | 6.9 |
| C. C. Violette Elementary | 6.3 |
| Dwight D. Eisenhower Elementary | 7.6 |
| Genevieve M. Crosby Elementary | 8.5 |
| Leroy L. Doig Intermediate | 8.2 |
| Clinton Elementary | 6.6 |
| Ocia A. Peters Elementary | 6.9 |
| Mark Twain Special Center | 4.4 |
| Agnes Ware Stanley Elementary | 7.0 |
| Woodbury Elementary | 7.1 |
| Dr. Walter C. Ralston Intermediate | 7.6 |
| Linton T. Simmons Elementary | 6.3 |
| Louis Lake Intermediate | 8.0 |
| Ethel M. Evans Elementary | 9.1 |
| Mitchell Elementary | 5.9 |
| Faylane Elementary | 8.2 |
Showing 20 of 45 schools. View all schools in Garden Grove
Demographics sourced from NCES Private School Survey (PSS) and Common Core of Data (CCD). Comparisons are based on enrollment-weighted averages.
Score Breakdown
PreliminaryWhat 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.
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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)
Source: NCES Private School Survey (PSS)
Location
13280 W CHAPMAN AVE, Garden Grove, CA 92840
Nearby Alternatives
Families considering Christ Cathedral Academy may also want to explore other elementary schools in the area. Genevieve M. Crosby Elementary (rated 8.5/10, 1.3 miles away), which scores notably higher. Another option is Earl Warren Elementary (rated 7.9/10, 0.5 miles away), which scores slightly higher. Additionally, Dwight D. Eisenhower Elementary (rated 7.6/10, 1.2 miles away), with a very similar rating. For more schools in Garden Grove, see our Garden Grove schools guide .
Nearby Schools
20 within 1.8 mi| School | Distance | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| Christ Cathedral Academy Garden Grove | 0.0 mi | — |
| Lampson Elementary Garden Grove | 0.4 mi | 5.2 |
| Ponderosa Elementary Anaheim | 0.5 mi | 3.1 |
| Earl Warren Elementary Garden Grove | 0.5 mi | 7.9 |
| ACCESS Juvenile Hall Costa Mesa | 0.8 mi | 5.2 |
| Riverdale Elementary Garden Grove | 1.2 mi | 6.9 |
| Parkview Elementary Garden Grove | 1.1 mi | 6.3 |
| Dwight D. Eisenhower Elementary Garden Grove | 1.2 mi | 7.6 |
| Izaak Walton Intermediate Garden Grove | 1.1 mi | 8.1 |
| Village Bible Academy Garden Grove | 1.2 mi | — |
| C. C. Violette Elementary Garden Grove | 1.2 mi | 6.3 |
| Leroy L. Doig Intermediate Garden Grove | 1.6 mi | 8.2 |
| Genevieve M. Crosby Elementary Garden Grove | 1.3 mi | 8.5 |
| Samueli Academy Santa Ana | 1.7 mi | 5.8 |
| ORANGEWOOD ACADEMY Garden Grove | 1.7 mi | 7.2 |
| Santiago High Garden Grove | 1.7 mi | 7.9 |
| Clinton Elementary Garden Grove | 1.7 mi | 6.6 |
| Revere (Paul) Elementary Anaheim | 1.8 mi | 5.6 |
| Unity Middle College High Orange | 1.6 mi | 5.7 |
| Santiago Elementary Santa Ana | 1.8 mi | 4.8 |
Neighborhood Census ACS (2019-2023)
Census data for ZIP 92840 (ACS 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates) · Data sources
Median Income
$96,555
Median Home Value
$746,900
Median Rent
$1,955/mo
Population
54,475
College Educated
28.5%
Homeownership
53.4%
Avg Commute
28.3 min
Poverty Rate
9.5%
Median Age
37.8
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| ASSUMPTION SCHOOL San Leandro, CA | 7.4 |
| BLACK PINE CIRCLE SCHOOL Berkeley, CA | 7.4 |
| BPC UPPER SCHOOL Berkeley, CA | 7.4 |
| C. W. Haman Elementary Santa Clara, CA | 7.4 |
| Central Elementary Baldwin Park, CA | 7.4 |
| ECOLE NOTRE DAME DES VICTOIRES SCHOOL San Francisco, CA | 7.4 |
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about Christ Cathedral Academy
What grades does Christ Cathedral Academy serve?
Christ Cathedral Academy serves students in grades Pre-K through 8th.
How many students attend Christ Cathedral Academy?
Christ Cathedral Academy has an enrollment of approximately 268 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Christ Cathedral Academy?
The student-teacher ratio at Christ Cathedral Academy is 8.4:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 11:1 for private schools.
How does Christ Cathedral Academy rank in CA?
Christ Cathedral Academy ranks #296 of 1,787 private schools in CA.
What is Christ Cathedral Academy's MySchoolScout rating?
Christ Cathedral Academy has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.4 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
Is Christ Cathedral Academy a private school?
Yes, Christ Cathedral Academy is a private coeducational school with a Roman Catholic affiliation. Private schools are not required to participate in state standardized testing, so academic performance data may be limited compared to public schools.
Is Christ Cathedral Academy a religious school?
Christ Cathedral Academy has a Roman Catholic religious affiliation.
Neighborhood Context
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Quick Facts NCES PSS (SY 2021-22)
- Grades
- Pre-K – 8th
- Enrollment
- 268
- Gender Split
- 48% M / 52% F
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 8.4:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 32
- Type
- private
- Coed Status
- coed
- Affiliation
- Roman Catholic
- School Day
- 6.8 hours
- Days Per Year
- 180 days
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Orange County
- Phone
- (714) 663-2330
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