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Mother of Sorrows
Elementary School
100 W. 87Th Place, Los Angeles, CA 90003
Enrollment
191
Student-Teacher
15.9:1
Grades
Kindergarten – 8th
Enrollment
191
Student-Teacher
15.9:1
Grades
Kindergarten – 8th
Updated
2024-25
Updated 2024-25
About Mother of Sorrows
Mother of Sorrows is an private elementary school in Los Angeles, CA 90003. The school serves approximately 191 students in grades Kindergarten – 8th with a student-teacher ratio of 15.9:1. Located in a neighborhood with a median household income of $54,781, where 7% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
What Parents Should Know
With an enrollment of 191 students, Mother of Sorrows is a smaller school where families often find a close-knit community atmosphere. Smaller settings can mean more individual attention from teachers and staff, though they may offer fewer extracurricular options than larger schools.
As a private school, Mother of Sorrows operates independently from the local public school district. Families considering this school should inquire about tuition costs, financial aid availability, and the admissions process. Private schools are not required to follow the same curriculum standards as public schools, which can be either an advantage or a consideration depending on your priorities.
Compare to Public Schools
BetaHow Mother of Sorrows compares to 451 public schools serving similar grades in Los Angeles, CA
Nearby Elementary Schools
| School | Rating |
|---|---|
| Mother of Sorrows (this school) | — |
| Dr. Owen Lloyd Knox Elementary | 8.8 |
| Watts Learning Center Charter Middle | 5.1 |
| South Park Elementary | 6.1 |
| KIPP Academy of Opportunity | 5.5 |
| KIPP Empower Academy | 3.9 |
| Ninety-Third Street Elementary | 7.6 |
| Watts Learning Center | 5.5 |
| Manchester Avenue Elementary | 7.6 |
| Alliance College-Ready Middle Academy 4 | 5.9 |
| Charles W. Barrett Elementary | 8.5 |
| Bret Harte Preparatory Middle | 7.0 |
| Danny J. Bakewell Sr. Primary Center | 7.4 |
| Seventy-Fifth Street Elementary | 7.0 |
| McKinley Avenue Elementary | 6.8 |
| KIPP Ignite Academy | 4.0 |
| Loren Miller Elementary | 8.1 |
| Vox Collegiate of Los Angeles | 7.1 |
| Ninety-Ninth Street Elementary | 7.6 |
| One Hundred Seventh Street Elementary | 4.6 |
| Ninety-Fifth Street Elementary | 8.5 |
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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.
School Profile
Limited Data- Grades
- Kindergarten – 8th
- Enrollment
- 191 students
- Type
- Private
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 15.9:1
- Address
- 100 W. 87Th Place, Los Angeles, CA 90003
- Phone
- (323) 758-6204
- Data Year
- SY 2024-25
Why doesn't this school have a score?
We don't have enough verified data to rate this school fairly. Private schools in CA aren't required to report standardized test scores to the state, which limits the data available for our rating model.
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Test Scores
Test score data not yet available for this school.
Location
100 W. 87Th Place, Los Angeles, CA 90003
Nearby Alternatives
Families considering Mother of Sorrows may also want to explore other elementary schools in the area. Dr. Owen Lloyd Knox Elementary (rated 8.8/10, 0.2 miles away). Another option is Charles W. Barrett Elementary (rated 8.5/10, 0.8 miles away). Additionally, Ninety-Third Street Elementary (rated 7.6/10, 0.6 miles away). For more schools in Los Angeles, see our Los Angeles schools guide .
Nearby Schools
20 within 1.0 miNeighborhood Census ACS (2019-2023)
Census data for ZIP 90003 (ACS 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates) · Data sources
Median Income
$54,781
Median Home Value
$547,600
Median Rent
$1,515/mo
Population
71,708
College Educated
7.1%
Homeownership
26.6%
Avg Commute
36.5 min
Poverty Rate
26.3%
Median Age
30.3
Community Profile
The community surrounding Mother of Sorrows has a median household income of $54,781. It is a community where 7% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher. The median home value in the area is $547,600, with a median rent of $1,515/month. The area has a poverty rate of 26.3%, indicating some economic challenges in the community. The average commute in the area is 37 minutes, which is above the national average. Source: U.S. Census ACS 2022 5-Year Estimates.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about Mother of Sorrows
What grades does Mother of Sorrows serve?
Mother of Sorrows serves students in grades Kindergarten through 8th.
How many students attend Mother of Sorrows?
Mother of Sorrows has an enrollment of approximately 191 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Mother of Sorrows?
The student-teacher ratio at Mother of Sorrows is 15.9:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 11:1 for private schools.
Is Mother of Sorrows a private school?
Yes, Mother of Sorrows 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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Neighborhood Context
- City Safety
- High (2,223/100K)
FBI UCR 2024. City-level (Los Angeles). Data >1 year old.
Quick Facts NCES PSS (SY 2024-25)
- Grades
- Kindergarten – 8th
- Enrollment
- 191
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 15.9:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 12
- Type
- private
- Coed Status
- coed
- County
- Los Angeles
- Phone
- (323) 758-6204
- Data Year
- 2025–2026
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