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#475 of 3,177 private schools in CA
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La Purisima Catholic School
Elementary School
11712 North Hewes, Orange, CA 92869
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
BetaHow La Purisima Catholic School compares to 24 public schools serving similar grades in Orange, CA
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 |
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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.
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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
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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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| 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.
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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
- Phone
- (714) 633-5411
- Data Year
- 2025–2026
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