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#1455 of 1,787 private schools in CA
Mother of Sorrows School
Elementary School · Los Angeles, CA
A private elementary school in Los Angeles, CA serving grades Kindergarten – 8th.
100 W 87TH PL, Los Angeles, CA 90003
- 16.9:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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
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Where Mother of Sorrows School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
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Getting around & local context
- Walk 78Very Walkable
- Transit 63Good Transit
- Bike 66Bikeable
- City Safety: High2,223/100K
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Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$54,781
Median home value
$547,600
Median rent
$1,515/mo
College educated
7.1%
Homeownership
26.6%
Poverty rate
26.3%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 90003; 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mother of SorrowsPrivate · tuition | Not rated | K–8 | 0.0 mi | 191 | Compare → |
| Dr. Owen Lloyd Knox ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 8.1 | K–6 | 0.2 mi | 657 | Compare → |
| South Park ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 4.8 | K–6 | 0.5 mi | 835 | Compare → |
| Kipp Empower AcademyCharter · enrollment unverified | 3.7 | K–4 | 0.6 mi | 602 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.
Mother of Sorrows School is listed in Los Angeles, CA; verify the current enrollment path directly.
About Mother of Sorrows School
Mother of Sorrows School is a private elementary school in Los Angeles, CA, serving approximately 200 students in grades Kindergarten-8th with a 16.9:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.2 out of 10 and ranks #1,455 of 1,787 private schools in CA.
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Mother of Sorrows School
What grades does Mother of Sorrows School serve?
Mother of Sorrows School serves students in grades Kindergarten through 8th.
How many students attend Mother of Sorrows School?
Mother of Sorrows School has an enrollment of approximately 200 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Mother of Sorrows School?
The student-teacher ratio at Mother of Sorrows School is 16.9:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 11:1 for private schools.
How does Mother of Sorrows School rank in CA?
Mother of Sorrows School ranks #1,455 of 1,787 private schools in CA.
What is Mother of Sorrows School's MySchoolScout rating?
Mother of Sorrows School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.2 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
Is Mother of Sorrows School a private school?
Yes, Mother of Sorrows 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 Mother of Sorrows School a religious school?
Mother of Sorrows School has a Roman Catholic religious affiliation.
School factsNCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS) (SY 2021–22)
- Grades
- Kindergarten – 8th
- Enrollment
- 200
- Gender Split
- 46% M / 54% F
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 16.9:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 12
- Type
- private
- Coed Status
- coed
- Affiliation
- Roman Catholic
- School Day
- 7 hours
- Days Per Year
- 190 days
- Setting
- Large City
- County
- Los Angeles County
- Phone
- (323) 758-6204
- Area population (ZIP 90003)
- 71,708
- Area average commute
- 36.5 min
- Area median age
- 30.3
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 90003; 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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