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#1218 of 1,787 private schools in CA
Mary Star of the Sea Elementary
Elementary School · San Pedro, CA
A private elementary school in San Pedro, CA serving grades Pre-K – 8th.
717 S CABRILLO AVE, San Pedro, CA 90731
- 19.1:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
PreliminaryWhat this rating measures
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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
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Where Mary Star of the Sea Elementary sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
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Getting around & local context
- Walk 89Very Walkable
- Transit 47Some Transit
- Bike 75Very Bikeable
- County Safety: Low245/100K
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Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$71,936
Median home value
$808,800
Median rent
$1,645/mo
College educated
25.4%
Homeownership
32.7%
Poverty rate
16%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 90731; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Student demographicsNCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS) (SY 2021–22)
Source: NCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS)
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cabrillo Avenue ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 6.4 | K–5 | 0.1 mi | 323 | Compare → |
| Bandini Street ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 5.7 | K–5 | 0.7 mi | 241 | Compare → |
| Barton Hill ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 5.4 | K–5 | 0.7 mi | 356 | Compare → |
| Fifteenth Street ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 6.1 | K–5 | 0.7 mi | 392 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Mary Star of the Sea Elementary is listed in San Pedro, CA; verify the current enrollment path directly.
About Mary Star of the Sea Elementary
Mary Star of the Sea Elementary is a private elementary school in San Pedro, CA, serving approximately 199 students in grades Pre-K-8th with a 19.1:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.7 out of 10 and ranks #1,218 of 1,787 private schools in CA.
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Mary Star of the Sea Elementary
What grades does Mary Star of the Sea Elementary serve?
Mary Star of the Sea Elementary serves students in grades Pre-K through 8th.
How many students attend Mary Star of the Sea Elementary?
Mary Star of the Sea Elementary has an enrollment of approximately 199 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Mary Star of the Sea Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Mary Star of the Sea Elementary is 19.1:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 11:1 for private schools.
How does Mary Star of the Sea Elementary rank in CA?
Mary Star of the Sea Elementary ranks #1,218 of 1,787 private schools in CA.
What is Mary Star of the Sea Elementary's MySchoolScout rating?
Mary Star of the Sea Elementary has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.7 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
Is Mary Star of the Sea Elementary a private school?
Yes, Mary Star of the Sea Elementary 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 Mary Star of the Sea Elementary a religious school?
Mary Star of the Sea Elementary has a Roman Catholic religious affiliation.
School factsNCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS) (SY 2021–22)
- Grades
- Pre-K – 8th
- Enrollment
- 199
- Gender Split
- 45% M / 55% F
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 19.1:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 10
- Type
- private
- Coed Status
- coed
- Affiliation
- Roman Catholic
- School Day
- 7.2 hours
- Days Per Year
- 180 days
- Setting
- Large City
- County
- Los Angeles County
- Phone
- (310) 831-0875
- Area population (ZIP 90731)
- 62,452
- Area average commute
- 30.8 min
- Area median age
- 38.8
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS) · SY 2021–22 · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 90731; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments vintage unavailable; directory SY 2021–22
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