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#2735 of 3,177 private schools in CA

Moreland Notre Dame

Elementary School

133 Brennan Street, Watsonville, CA 95076

Private
256
Students
18.3:1
Student-Teacher
Kindergarten – 8th
Grades Served
#2735 of 3,177 in CA

About Moreland Notre Dame

Moreland Notre Dame is an private elementary school in Watsonville, CA 95076. The school serves approximately 256 students in grades Kindergarten – 8th with a student-teacher ratio of 18.3:1. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 3.2/10, placing it in the 13.9th percentile among private schools in CA — an below 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 $86,685, where 19% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher. Compared to the 23 public schools in Watsonville, Moreland Notre Dame rates lower overall (3.2 vs 4.4 average).

Compare to Public Schools

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How Moreland Notre Dame compares to 23 public schools serving similar grades in Watsonville, CA

Student-Teacher Ratio
18.3:1
This School
vs
21.8:1
Public Avg
Avg School Size
256
This School
vs
430
Public Avg
Avg School Scout Rating
3.2
This School
vs
4.4
Public Avg

Nearby Elementary Schools

School Rating
Moreland Notre Dame (this school) 3.2
Radcliff Elementary 4.6
PVUSD Virtual Academy 5.1
Mintie White Elementary 3.4
E. A. Hall Middle 3.8
Linscott Charter 6.2
Cesar E. Chavez Middle 3.5
Ceiba College Preparatory Academy 5.4
Starlight Elementary 5.4
T. S. MacQuiddy Elementary 2.9
H. A. Hyde Elementary 6.1
Landmark Elementary 4.0
Ann Soldo Elementary 3.4
Pajaro Middle 5.1
Rolling Hills Middle 4.5
Pacific Coast Charter 4.6
Lakeview Middle 4.0
Amesti Elementary 5.2
Calabasas Elementary 3.8
Ohlone Elementary 3.0
Watsonville Charter School of the Arts 4.7

Showing 20 of 23 schools. View all schools in Watsonville

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)
C- 2.1 / 10
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Student-Teacher Ratio 18.3:1
🕐 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 256
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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

133 Brennan Street, Watsonville, CA 95076

Nearby Schools

20 within 1.4 mi
School Distance Rating
MORELAND NOTRE DAME SCHOOL Watsonville 0.0 mi 3.2
Radcliff Elementary Watsonville 0.3 mi 4.6
Watsonville Prep Hollister 0.4 mi 4.9
CENTRAL CHRISTIAN SCHOOL Watsonville 0.4 mi 3.2
Mintie White Elementary Watsonville 0.4 mi 3.4
Watsonville High Watsonville 0.4 mi 3.5
PVUSD Virtual Academy Watsonville 0.4 mi 5.1
E. A. Hall Middle Watsonville 0.5 mi 3.8
Linscott Charter Watsonville 0.6 mi 6.2
Ceiba College Preparatory Academy Watsonville 0.7 mi 5.4
Cesar E. Chavez Middle Watsonville 0.7 mi 3.5
T. S. MacQuiddy Elementary Watsonville 0.9 mi 2.9
H. A. Hyde Elementary Watsonville 0.9 mi 6.1
Starlight Elementary Watsonville 0.8 mi 5.4
Diamond Technology Institute Watsonville 1.0 mi 8.3
Landmark Elementary Watsonville 0.9 mi 4.0
New School Community Day Watsonville 1.0 mi 3.8
Ann Soldo Elementary Watsonville 1.1 mi 3.4
Pajaro Middle Watsonville 1.3 mi 5.1
GREEN VALLEY CHRISTIAN SCHOOL Watsonville 1.4 mi 3.2

Neighborhood Census ACS (2019-2023)

Census data for ZIP 95076 (ACS 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates) · Data sources

Median Income

$86,685

Median Home Value

$767,200

Median Rent

$1,851/mo

Population

82,409

College Educated

19.3%

Homeownership

56.2%

Avg Commute

27.8 min

Poverty Rate

13.2%

Median Age

36.8

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School Rating
Achieve Charter School of Chico Chico, CA 3.2
Anderson Valley Elementary Boonville, CA 3.2
Aspire Gateway Academy Charter Oakland, CA 3.2
Aspire Titan Academy Oakland, CA 3.2
Cabrillo Elementary Fremont, CA 3.2
Clay Elementary San Diego, CA 3.2

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about Moreland Notre Dame

What grades does Moreland Notre Dame serve?

Moreland Notre Dame serves students in grades Kindergarten through 8th.

How many students attend Moreland Notre Dame?

Moreland Notre Dame has an enrollment of approximately 256 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Moreland Notre Dame?

The student-teacher ratio at Moreland Notre Dame is 18.3:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 11:1 for private schools.

How does Moreland Notre Dame rank in CA?

Moreland Notre Dame is ranked #2735 out of 3,177 private schools in CA.

What is Moreland Notre Dame's MySchoolScout rating?

Moreland Notre Dame has a composite rating of 3.2 out of 10 on MySchoolScout. This score combines academic performance, student growth, equity, and school environment into a single score.

Is Moreland Notre Dame a private school?

Yes, Moreland Notre Dame 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
256
Student-Teacher Ratio
18.3:1
Teachers (FTE)
14
Type
private
Coed Status
coed
County
Santa Cruz
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