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#828 of 1,787 private schools in CA
Top 46% of private schools
La Purisima School
Elementary School
11712 HEWES ST, Orange, CA 92869
Enrollment
132
Student-Teacher
13.3:1
Score
6.4
Grades
Pre-K – 8th
Enrollment
132
Student-Teacher
13.3:1
Score
6.4
Grades
Pre-K – 8th
Data vintage
2021-22
Data vintage2021-22
How this school compares
California private schools
#828 of 1,787
In Orange
#6 of 12
public schools
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La Purisima School
Elementary School in Orange · grades Pre-K – 8th. Start here, then compare fit against nearby and district options.
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About La Purisima School
La Purisima School is a private elementary school in Orange, CA. La Purisima School serves approximately 132 students, and covers grades Pre-K-8th, and has a 13.3:1 student-teacher ratio. La Purisima School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.4 out of 10 and ranks #828 of 1,787 private schools in CA.
- This school 6.4 · Average
- CA avg 6.2
What Parents Should Know
At 132 students, La Purisima 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.
La Purisima 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.
Compare to Public Schools
BetaHow La Purisima School compares to 24 public schools serving similar grades in Orange, CA
Student Demographics
Nearby Elementary Schools
| School | Rating |
|---|---|
| La Purisima School (this school) | 6.4 |
| Esplanade Elementary | 4.1 |
| Orange County Classical Academy | 5.5 |
| Santiago Middle | 7.0 |
| Prospect Elementary | 7.0 |
| Jordan Academy of Language and Computer Science | 5.9 |
| McPherson Magnet | 7.1 |
| Linda Vista Elementary | 6.7 |
| La Veta Elementary | 6.2 |
| OUSD Home Sch | 7.2 |
| OUSD EDGE Virtual Academy | 3.2 |
| OUSD Community Day | — |
| Handy Elementary | 6.2 |
| Palmyra GATE Magnet | 7.5 |
| Chapman Hills Elementary | 5.5 |
| Tomorrow's Leadership Collaborative (TLC) Charter | 7.7 |
| Cambridge Elementary | 4.2 |
| California iInspire Academy | 5.8 |
| Yorba Middle | 6.6 |
| Taft Elementary | 6.0 |
| West Orange Elementary | 7.0 |
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
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
11712 HEWES ST, Orange, CA 92869
Nearby Alternatives
Families considering La Purisima School may also want to explore other elementary schools in the area. Panorama Elementary (rated 7.8/10, 1.1 miles away, in nearby Santa Ana), which scores notably higher. Another option is McPherson Magnet (rated 7.1/10, 0.9 miles away), which scores slightly higher. Additionally, Prospect Elementary (rated 7.0/10, 0.7 miles away), which scores slightly higher. For more schools in Orange, see our Orange schools guide .
Nearby Schools
20 within 1.4 mi| School | Distance | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| La Purisima Catholic School Orange | 0.1 mi | — |
| Esplanade Elementary Orange | 0.3 mi | 4.1 |
| Orange County Classical Academy Orange | 0.3 mi | 5.5 |
| El Modena High Orange | 0.4 mi | 7.0 |
| Santiago Middle Orange | 0.4 mi | 7.0 |
| Prospect Elementary Orange | 0.7 mi | 7.0 |
| Jordan Academy of Language and Computer Science Orange | 0.9 mi | 5.9 |
| McPherson Magnet Orange | 0.9 mi | 7.1 |
| Panorama Elementary Santa Ana | 1.1 mi | 7.8 |
| Spirit Academy Orange | 1.2 mi | — |
| SPIRIT ACADEMY Orange | 1.2 mi | 7.1 |
| Linda Vista Elementary Orange | 1.3 mi | 6.7 |
| Oakridge Private Orange | 1.3 mi | — |
| Villa Park Elementary Villa Park | 1.3 mi | 6.5 |
| THE PRENTICE SCHOOL North Tustin | 1.4 mi | 8.5 |
| ECE 4 Autism, Chapman Orange | 1.2 mi | — |
| The Prentice School North Tustin | 1.4 mi | — |
| Hewes Middle Tustin | 1.5 mi | 6.5 |
| La Veta Elementary Orange | 1.4 mi | 6.2 |
| OUSD Community Day Orange | 1.4 mi | — |
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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| Bonny Doon Elementary Santa Cruz, CA | 6.4 |
| CALVARY CHAPEL ACADEMY Yorba Linda, CA | 6.4 |
| EGREMONT SCHOOLS Chatsworth, CA | 6.4 |
| EPIPHANY CATHOLIC SCHOOL South El Monte, CA | 6.4 |
| GOOD SHEPHERD ELEMENTARY SCHOOL Pacifica, CA | 6.4 |
| NEW HORIZONS SCHOOL Newark, CA | 6.4 |
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about La Purisima School
What grades does La Purisima School serve?
La Purisima School serves students in grades Pre-K through 8th.
How many students attend La Purisima School?
La Purisima School has an enrollment of approximately 132 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at La Purisima School?
The student-teacher ratio at La Purisima School is 13.3:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 11:1 for private schools.
How does La Purisima School rank in CA?
La Purisima School ranks #828 of 1,787 private schools in CA.
What is La Purisima School's MySchoolScout rating?
La Purisima School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.4 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
Is La Purisima School a private school?
Yes, La Purisima 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 La Purisima School a religious school?
La Purisima School has a Roman Catholic religious affiliation.
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Quick Facts NCES PSS (SY 2021-22)
- Grades
- Pre-K – 8th
- Enrollment
- 132
- Gender Split
- 42% M / 58% F
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 13.3:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 10
- Type
- private
- Coed Status
- coed
- Affiliation
- Roman Catholic
- School Day
- 7 hours
- Days Per Year
- 180 days
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Orange County
- Phone
- (714) 633-5411
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