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#1672 of 1,787 private schools in CA

Notre Dame School

Elementary School · Chico, CA

A private elementary school in Chico, CA serving grades Pre-K – 8th.

Private

435 HAZEL ST, Chico, CA 95928

  • 19.8:1 student-teacher ratio

Academics

Preliminary

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)
C2.6 / 10
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Student-Teacher Ratio19.8:1
Instructional Commitment
?Total annual instructional hours based on school day length and days per year. (15% of overall score)
C-2.4 / 10
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School Day Length5.9 hours
Annual Instructional Hours1,062
Diversity & Inclusion
?Racial and ethnic diversity of the student body using Simpson's diversity index. (20% of overall score)
B6.3 / 10
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Diversity Index55%
Community Context

Data not available

School Profile
?Enrollment size and grade span breadth — indicators of program depth and peer community. (15% of overall score)
A-8.1 / 10
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Enrollment228
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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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Test score data not yet available for this school.

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The neighborhood

Where Notre Dame School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.

Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.

Getting around & local context

  • Walk 96Walker's Paradise
  • Bike 94Biker’s Paradise
  • City Safety: High2,612/100K

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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Chico), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details

Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.

Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)

Median income

$65,350

Median home value

$476,600

Median rent

$1,419/mo

College educated

41.4%

Homeownership

42.3%

Poverty rate

23.8%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 95928; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

Student demographicsNCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS) (SY 2021–22)

White59.6%
Hispanic25.9%
Two or More12.3%
Native American0.9%
Pacific Islander0.9%
Asian0.4%

Source: NCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS)

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

4 from a 5-mile search

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
Notre Dame SchoolPrivate · tuitionNot ratedK–80.0 mi202Compare →
Butte County CommunityEnrollment path unverified5.5K–120.5 mi39Compare →
Chico Country DayCharter · enrollment unverified4.4K–80.5 mi574Compare →
Rosedale ElementaryEnrollment path unverified7.8K–50.5 mi555Compare →

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.

Notre Dame School is listed in Chico, CA; verify the current enrollment path directly.

About Notre Dame School

Notre Dame School is a private elementary school in Chico, CA, serving approximately 228 students in grades Pre-K-8th with a 19.8:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 4.5 out of 10 and ranks #1,672 of 1,787 private schools in CA.

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Notre Dame School

What grades does Notre Dame School serve?

Notre Dame School serves students in grades Pre-K through 8th.

How many students attend Notre Dame School?

Notre Dame School has an enrollment of approximately 228 students.

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

The student-teacher ratio at Notre Dame School is 19.8:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 11:1 for private schools.

How does Notre Dame School rank in CA?

Notre Dame School ranks #1,672 of 1,787 private schools in CA.

What is Notre Dame School's MySchoolScout rating?

Notre Dame School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.5 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.

Is Notre Dame School a private school?

Yes, Notre Dame 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 Notre Dame School a religious school?

Notre Dame School has a Roman Catholic religious affiliation.

School factsNCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS) (SY 2021–22)

Grades
Pre-K – 8th
Enrollment
228
Gender Split
32% M / 68% F
Student-Teacher Ratio
19.8:1
Teachers (FTE)
12
Type
private
Coed Status
coed
Affiliation
Roman Catholic
School Day
5.9 hours
Days Per Year
180 days
Setting
Midsize City
County
Butte County
Area population (ZIP 95928)
37,533
Area average commute
18 min
Area median age
33.5
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 95928; 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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