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Dolores Mission Elementary School

Elementary School

170 S GLESS ST, Los Angeles, CA 90033

Last updated: July 2026

Private

Enrollment

217

Student-Teacher

18.2:1

Score

5.1

Grades

Kindergarten – 8th

Enrollment

217

Student-Teacher

18.2:1

Score

5.1

Grades

Kindergarten – 8th

Data vintage
2021-22

Data vintage2021-22

How this school compares

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#1,486 of 1,787

In Los Angeles

#107 of 137

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About Dolores Mission Elementary School

Dolores Mission Elementary School is a private elementary school in Los Angeles, CA. Dolores Mission Elementary School serves approximately 217 students, and covers grades Kindergarten-8th, and has a 18.2:1 student-teacher ratio. Dolores Mission Elementary School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.1 out of 10 and ranks #1,486 of 1,787 private schools in CA.

How it compares1.1 pts below CA schools

5.1

This school 5.1 · Average
CA avg 6.2

What Parents Should Know

Dolores Mission 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 Dolores Mission Elementary School compares to 451 public schools serving similar grades in Los Angeles, CA

Student-Teacher Ratio

18.2:1

This School

19.8:1

Public Avg

Avg School Size

217

This School

429

Public Avg

Avg School Scout Rating

5.1

This School

6.8

Public Avg

Student Demographics

Hispanic 92.2% vs 0%

White 6% vs 0%

Black 0.9% vs 0%

Dolores Mission Elementary School Los Angeles Public Avg

Nearby Elementary Schools

School	Distance	Enrollment	STR	Rating
Dolores Mission Elementary School (this school)	—	217	18.2:1	5.1
Utah Street Elementary	0.3 mi	358	14.3:1	6.6
Puente Charter	0.3 mi	294	22.6:1	8.8
Second Street Elementary	0.3 mi	202	15.5:1	7.7
Breed Street Elementary	0.6 mi	270	18:1	7.3
Extera Public	0.6 mi	298	18.6:1	3.9
Bridge Street Elementary	0.6 mi	178	14.8:1	7.0
Hollenbeck Middle	0.8 mi	1,022	18.6:1	8.8
Sheridan Street Elementary	0.9 mi	534	17.8:1	6.5
Soto Street Elementary	1.0 mi	205	17.1:1	7.4
CDS Secondary	1.1 mi	20	5:1	—
Para Los Ninos Charter	1.1 mi	236	16.9:1	9.5
First Street Elementary	1.1 mi	353	20.8:1	6.1
KIPP Los Angeles College Preparatory	1.2 mi	515	27.1:1	4.8
KIPP Promesa Prep	1.3 mi	437	20.8:1	4.0
KIPP Endeavor College Preparatory Charter	1.3 mi	508	21.2:1	7.9
Ann Street Elementary	1.4 mi	76	15.2:1	6.6
Euclid Avenue Elementary	1.4 mi	617	19.9:1	7.6
Sunrise Elementary	1.4 mi	376	18.8:1	6.9
Garza (Carmen Lomas) Primary Center	1.5 mi	95	19:1	7.7
Evergreen Avenue Elementary	1.5 mi	516	19.1:1	7.1

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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 3.1 / 10

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Student-Teacher Ratio 18.2:1

Instructional Commitment

A 8.9 / 10

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School Day Length 7 hours

Annual Instructional Hours 1,330

Diversity & Inclusion

C 3.0 / 10

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Diversity Index 15%

Community Context

Data Unavailable

School Profile

A- 8.1 / 10

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Enrollment 217

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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)

Hispanic 92.2%

White 6.0%

Black 0.9%

Two or More 0.9%

Source: NCES Private School Survey (PSS)

Location

170 S GLESS ST, Los Angeles, CA 90033

Nearby Alternatives

Families considering Dolores Mission Elementary School may also want to explore other elementary schools in the area. Puente Charter (rated 8.8/10, 0.3 miles away), which scores notably higher. Another option is Second Street Elementary (rated 7.7/10, 0.3 miles away), which scores notably higher. Additionally, Soto Street Elementary (rated 7.4/10, 1.0 miles away), which scores notably higher. For more schools in Los Angeles, see our Los Angeles schools guide .

Nearby Schools

20 within 0.9 mi

School	Distance	Enrollment	Rating
Dolores Mission School Los Angeles	0.0 mi	200	—
Utah Street Elementary Los Angeles	0.3 mi	358	6.6
Puente Charter Los Angeles	0.3 mi	294	8.8
Felicitas and Gonzalo Mendez High Los Angeles	0.3 mi	779	8.4
Second Street Elementary Los Angeles	0.3 mi	202	7.7
WHITE MEMORIAL ADVENTIST SCHOOL Los Angeles	0.4 mi	26	—
ST MARY SCHOOL Los Angeles	0.5 mi	109	4.6
Bridge Street Elementary Los Angeles	0.6 mi	178	7.0
Extera Public Los Angeles	0.6 mi	298	3.9
Breed Street Elementary Los Angeles	0.6 mi	270	7.3
NISHI HONGWANJI CHILD DEVELOPMENT CENTER Los Angeles	0.7 mi	5	—
Hollenbeck Middle Los Angeles	0.8 mi	1,022	8.8
Boyle Heights Continuation Los Angeles	0.8 mi	62	4.5
Theodore Roosevelt Senior High Los Angeles	0.8 mi	1,626	7.6
Math Science & Technology Magnet Academy at Roosevelt High Los Angeles	0.8 mi	520	8.8
School of Santa Isabel Los Angeles	0.9 mi	109	—
SCHOOL OF SANTA ISABEL Los Angeles	0.9 mi	95	4.9
Bishop Mora Salesian High School Los Angeles	1.0 mi	410	—
Soto Street Elementary Los Angeles	1.0 mi	205	7.4
Boyle Heights Sci Tech Engr and Math Magnet Los Angeles	0.9 mi	131	9.0

Neighborhood Census ACS (2019-2023)

Census data for ZIP 90033 (ACS 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates) · Data sources

Median Income

$56,001

Median Home Value

$669,500

Median Rent

$1,391/mo

Population

46,540

College Educated

14%

Homeownership

18.1%

Avg Commute

29.9 min

Poverty Rate

25.9%

Median Age

32.3

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Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about Dolores Mission Elementary School

What grades does Dolores Mission Elementary School serve?

Dolores Mission Elementary School serves students in grades Kindergarten through 8th.

How many students attend Dolores Mission Elementary School?

Dolores Mission Elementary School has an enrollment of approximately 217 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Dolores Mission Elementary School?

The student-teacher ratio at Dolores Mission Elementary School is 18.2:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 11:1 for private schools.

How does Dolores Mission Elementary School rank in CA?

Dolores Mission Elementary School ranks #1,486 of 1,787 private schools in CA.

What is Dolores Mission Elementary School's MySchoolScout rating?

Dolores Mission Elementary School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.1 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.

Is Dolores Mission Elementary School a private school?

Yes, Dolores Mission Elementary School 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 Dolores Mission Elementary School a religious school?

Dolores Mission Elementary School has a Roman Catholic religious affiliation.

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Neighborhood Context

Walk Score: 85 Very Walkable
Transit Score: 74 Excellent Transit
Bike Score: 57 Bikeable

Quick Facts NCES PSS (SY 2021-22)

Grades: Kindergarten – 8th
Enrollment: 217
Gender Split: 49% M / 51% F
Student-Teacher Ratio: 18.2:1
Teachers (FTE): 12
Type: private
Coed Status: coed
Affiliation: Roman Catholic
School Day: 7 hours
Days Per Year: 190 days
Setting: Large City
County: Los Angeles County
Phone: (323) 881-0001

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