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#1455 of 1,787 private schools in CA
Mother of Sorrows School
Elementary School
100 W 87TH PL, Los Angeles, CA 90003
Enrollment
200
Student-Teacher
16.9:1
Score
5.2
Grades
Kindergarten – 8th
Enrollment
200
Student-Teacher
16.9:1
Score
5.2
Grades
Kindergarten – 8th
Data vintage
2021-22
Data vintage2021-22
How this school compares
California private schools
#1,455 of 1,787
In Los Angeles
#104 of 137
public schools
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Mother of Sorrows School
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About Mother of Sorrows School
Mother of Sorrows School is a private elementary school in Los Angeles, CA. Mother of Sorrows School serves approximately 200 students, and covers grades Kindergarten-8th, and has a 16.9:1 student-teacher ratio. Mother of Sorrows School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.2 out of 10 and ranks #1,455 of 1,787 private schools in CA.
- This school 5.2 · Average
- CA avg 6.2
What Parents Should Know
Mother of Sorrows 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 Mother of Sorrows School compares to 451 public schools serving similar grades in Los Angeles, CA
Student Demographics
Nearby Elementary Schools
| School | Rating |
|---|---|
| Mother of Sorrows School (this school) | 5.2 |
| Dr. Owen Lloyd Knox Elementary | 8.1 |
| Watts Learning Center Charter Middle | 5.4 |
| South Park Elementary | 4.8 |
| KIPP Academy of Opportunity | 6.1 |
| KIPP Empower Academy | 3.7 |
| Ninety-Third Street Elementary | 6.8 |
| Watts Learning Center | 5.4 |
| Alliance College-Ready Middle Academy 4 | 6.0 |
| Manchester Avenue Elementary | 5.9 |
| Charles W. Barrett Elementary | 5.9 |
| Bret Harte Preparatory Middle | 6.1 |
| Danny J. Bakewell Sr. Primary Center | 6.5 |
| Seventy-Fifth Street Elementary | 5.5 |
| KIPP Ignite Academy | 2.8 |
| McKinley Avenue Elementary | 5.6 |
| Loren Miller Elementary | 6.4 |
| Vox Collegiate of Los Angeles | 7.2 |
| One Hundred Seventh Street Elementary | 6.1 |
| Ninety-Ninth Street Elementary | 7.2 |
| Ninety-Fifth Street Elementary | 6.3 |
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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.
Score Breakdown
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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
100 W 87TH PL, Los Angeles, CA 90003
Nearby Alternatives
Families considering Mother of Sorrows School may also want to explore other elementary schools in the area. Dr. Owen Lloyd Knox Elementary (rated 8.1/10, 0.2 miles away), which scores notably higher. Another option is Ninety-Third Street Elementary (rated 6.8/10, 0.6 miles away), which scores notably higher. Additionally, Manchester Avenue Elementary (rated 5.9/10, 0.7 miles away), which scores slightly higher. 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
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| Avalon Gardens Elementary Los Angeles, CA | 5.2 |
| Brentwood Science Los Angeles, CA | 5.2 |
| Community School for Creative Education Oakland, CA | 5.2 |
| Crescent Heights Boulevard Elementary Los Angeles, CA | 5.2 |
| Eagle Prairie Elementary Rio Dell, CA | 5.2 |
| HOLY SPIRIT ELEMENTARY SCHOOL Los Angeles, CA | 5.2 |
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.
Neighborhood Context
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Quick Facts NCES 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
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