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#475 of 3,177 private schools in CA

Top 15% of private schools

La Purisima Catholic School

Elementary School

11712 North Hewes, Orange, CA 92869

Private
124
Students
8.9:1
Student-Teacher
Kindergarten – 8th
Grades Served
Top 15%
in CA

About La Purisima Catholic School

La Purisima Catholic School is an private elementary school in Orange, CA 92869. The school serves approximately 124 students in grades Kindergarten – 8th with a student-teacher ratio of 8.9:1. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.1/10, placing it in the 85.1th percentile among private schools in CA — an average rating overall.

The school scores particularly well in school profile (7.5/10), ranked among private schools in CA. Located in a neighborhood with a median household income of $147,047, where 46% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Compare to Public Schools

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How La Purisima Catholic School compares to 24 public schools serving similar grades in Orange, CA

Student-Teacher Ratio
8.9:1
This School
vs
23.5:1
Public Avg
Avg School Size
124
This School
vs
420
Public Avg
Avg School Scout Rating
6.1
This School
vs
5.8
Public Avg

Nearby Elementary Schools

School Rating
La Purisima Catholic School (this school) 6.1
Esplanade Elementary 6.3
Orange County Classical Academy 4.3
Santiago Middle 6.3
Prospect Elementary 4.0
Jordan Academy of Language and Computer Science 7.0
McPherson Magnet 5.5
Linda Vista Elementary 5.1
OUSD Community Day 6.1
OUSD Home Sch 5.1
OUSD EDGE Virtual Academy 4.3
La Veta Elementary 6.8
Handy Elementary 4.1
Palmyra GATE Magnet 7.1
Tomorrow's Leadership Collaborative (TLC) Charter 6.3
Chapman Hills Elementary 5.6
Cambridge Elementary 6.9
California iInspire Academy 5.7
Yorba Middle 6.5
Taft Elementary 6.6
West Orange Elementary 5.6

Showing 20 of 24 schools. View all schools in Orange

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
? Student-teacher ratio calibrated against other private schools. Lower ratios mean more individual attention. (30% of overall score)
B+ 6.7 / 10
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Student-Teacher Ratio 8.9:1
🕐 Instructional Commitment

Data Unavailable

🌍 Diversity & Inclusion

Data Unavailable

📍 Community Context

Data Unavailable

🏛️ School Profile
? Enrollment size and grade span breadth — indicators of program depth and peer community. (15% of overall score)
A- 7.5 / 10
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Enrollment 124
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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

11712 North Hewes, Orange, CA 92869

Nearby Schools

20 within 1.3 mi
School Distance Rating
LA PURISIMA SCHOOL Orange 0.1 mi 6.1
Esplanade Elementary Orange 0.2 mi 6.3
Orange County Classical Academy Orange 0.3 mi 4.3
El Modena High Orange 0.3 mi 6.9
Santiago Middle Orange 0.5 mi 6.3
Prospect Elementary Orange 0.6 mi 4.0
Jordan Academy of Language and Computer Science Orange 0.9 mi 7.0
McPherson Magnet Orange 0.9 mi 5.5
Spirit Academy Orange 1.2 mi 6.1
SPIRIT ACADEMY Orange 1.2 mi 6.1
Panorama Elementary Santa Ana 1.1 mi 7.0
Villa Park Elementary Villa Park 1.3 mi 6.1
Linda Vista Elementary Orange 1.3 mi 5.1
Oakridge Private Orange 1.3 mi 6.1
THE PRENTICE SCHOOL North Tustin 1.4 mi 5.5
The Prentice School North Tustin 1.4 mi 5.5
Hewes Middle Tustin 1.5 mi 3.8
La Veta Elementary Orange 1.4 mi 6.8
ECE 4 Autism, Chapman Orange 1.3 mi 6.1
OUSD Community Day Orange 1.3 mi 6.1

Neighborhood Census ACS (2019-2023)

Census data for ZIP 92869 (ACS 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates) · Data sources

Median Income

$147,047

Median Home Value

$935,200

Median Rent

$2,335/mo

Population

36,684

College Educated

45.7%

Homeownership

72.7%

Avg Commute

25.9 min

Poverty Rate

5.6%

Median Age

40.6

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School Rating
ASCENSION LUTHERAN SCHOOL Thousand Oaks, CA 6.1
Ascension Lutheran Thousand Oaks, CA 6.1
BETHANY BAPTIST ELEMENTARY Long Beach, CA 6.1
Carden Conejo School Thousand Oaks, CA 6.1
Equitas Academy 6 Los Angeles, CA 6.1
International School of Orange County Orange, CA 6.1

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about La Purisima Catholic School

What grades does La Purisima Catholic School serve?

La Purisima Catholic School serves students in grades Kindergarten through 8th.

How many students attend La Purisima Catholic School?

La Purisima Catholic School has an enrollment of approximately 124 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at La Purisima Catholic School?

The student-teacher ratio at La Purisima Catholic School is 8.9:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 11:1 for private schools.

How does La Purisima Catholic School rank in CA?

La Purisima Catholic School is ranked #475 out of 3,177 private schools in CA.

What is La Purisima Catholic School's MySchoolScout rating?

La Purisima Catholic School has a composite rating of 6.1 out of 10 on MySchoolScout. This score combines academic performance, student growth, equity, and school environment into a single score.

Is La Purisima Catholic School a private school?

Yes, La Purisima Catholic 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.

Quick Facts NCES PSS (SY 2024-25)

Grades
Kindergarten – 8th
Enrollment
124
Student-Teacher Ratio
8.9:1
Teachers (FTE)
14
Type
private
Coed Status
coed
County
Orange
Data Year
2025–2026

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Data Sources: School Info: NCES PSS (SY 2024-25) Neighborhood: Census ACS (2019-2023) Ratings: MySchoolScout (2024) Full data source details