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#1454 of 1,787 private schools in CA

Our Lady of Perpetual Help School

Elementary School

10441 DOWNEY AVE, Downey, CA 90241

Last updated: July 2026

Private

Enrollment

272

Student-Teacher

16:1

Score

5.2

Grades

Pre-K – 8th

Enrollment

272

Student-Teacher

16:1

Score

5.2

Grades

Pre-K – 8th

Data vintage
2021-22

Data vintage2021-22

How this school compares

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#1,454 of 1,787

In Downey

#6 of 6

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About Our Lady of Perpetual Help School

Our Lady of Perpetual Help School is a private elementary school in Downey, CA. Our Lady of Perpetual Help School serves approximately 272 students, and covers grades Pre-K-8th, and has a 16:1 student-teacher ratio. Our Lady of Perpetual Help School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.2 out of 10 and ranks #1,454 of 1,787 private schools in CA.

How it compares1.0 pts below CA schools

5.2

This school 5.2 · Average
CA avg 6.2

What Parents Should Know

Our Lady of Perpetual Help 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.

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How Our Lady of Perpetual Help School compares to 23 public schools serving similar grades in Downey, CA

Student-Teacher Ratio

16:1

This School

21.6:1

Public Avg

Avg School Size

272

This School

636

Public Avg

Avg School Scout Rating

5.2

This School

6.7

Public Avg

Student Demographics

Hispanic 81.6% vs 0%

White 3.7% vs 0%

Black 1.8% vs 0%

Asian 1.8% vs 0%

Our Lady of Perpetual Help School Downey Public Avg

Nearby Elementary Schools

School	Distance	Enrollment	STR	Rating
Our Lady of Perpetual Help School (this school)	—	272	16:1	5.2
Rio Hondo Elementary	0.6 mi	859	24.5:1	7.6
Griffiths (Gordon) Middle	0.7 mi	1,291	24.8:1	7.5
Gallatin Elementary	0.8 mi	781	26:1	6.6
Price (Maude) Elementary	0.8 mi	787	26.2:1	7.8
Doty (Wendy Lopour) Middle	1.0 mi	1,322	27:1	6.0
Rio San Gabriel Elementary	1.2 mi	754	24.3:1	7.0
Williams (Spencer V.) Elementary	1.2 mi	691	23.8:1	8.0
Unsworth (Edith) Elementary	1.3 mi	673	24:1	8.0
Alameda Elementary	1.7 mi	757	24.4:1	6.3
Old River Elementary	1.8 mi	589	31:1	6.7
Stauffer (Mary R.) Middle	1.8 mi	1,327	24.1:1	6.5
Gauldin (A.L.) Elementary	2.0 mi	636	21.9:1	5.6
Sussman (Edward A.) Middle	2.1 mi	1,218	22.6:1	7.0
Imperial Elementary	2.1 mi	684	23.6:1	6.7
Woodruff Academy	2.1 mi	15	15:1	—
Ward (E. W.) Elementary	2.5 mi	625	25:1	5.3
Lewis (Ed C.) Elementary	2.6 mi	834	26.1:1	6.9
Carpenter (C. C.) Elementary	2.7 mi	642	26.8:1	6.5
Kirby Dorothy Camp	4.9 mi	51	8.5:1	5.5
Rockey Glenn Camp	23.0 mi	32	10.7:1	6.6

Showing 20 of 23 schools. View all schools in Downey

Demographics sourced from NCES Private School Survey (PSS) and Common Core of Data (CCD). Comparisons are based on enrollment-weighted averages.

Score Breakdown

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

C+ 4.1 / 10

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Student-Teacher Ratio 16:1

Instructional Commitment

B 6.1 / 10

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School Day Length 6.8 hours

Annual Instructional Hours 1,224

Diversity & Inclusion

C+ 4.0 / 10

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Diversity Index 33%

Community Context

Data Unavailable

School Profile

A- 8.1 / 10

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Enrollment 272

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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)

Hispanic 81.6%

Two or More 7.4%

White 3.7%

Pacific Islander 3.7%

Black 1.8%

Asian 1.8%

Source: NCES Private School Survey (PSS)

Location

10441 DOWNEY AVE, Downey, CA 90241

Nearby Alternatives

Families considering Our Lady of Perpetual Help School may also want to explore other elementary schools in the area. Williams (Spencer V.) Elementary (rated 8.0/10, 1.2 miles away), which scores notably higher. Another option is Unsworth (Edith) Elementary (rated 8.0/10, 1.3 miles away), which scores notably higher. Additionally, Price (Maude) Elementary (rated 7.8/10, 0.8 miles away), which scores notably higher. For more schools in Downey, see our Downey schools guide .

Nearby Schools

20 within 1.9 mi

School	Distance	Enrollment	Rating
DOWNEY CHRISTIAN SCHOOL Downey	0.3 mi	95	6.3
Around the World Children's Center Downey	0.4 mi	12	—
CHILDREN'S ACADEMY OF SUCCESS Downey	0.4 mi	17	—
Creative Beginnings Downey	0.5 mi	71	—
Griffiths (Gordon) Middle Downey	0.7 mi	1,291	7.5
Rio Hondo Elementary Downey	0.6 mi	859	7.6
Downey High Downey	0.7 mi	3,936	7.4
Price (Maude) Elementary Downey	0.8 mi	787	7.8
Gallatin Elementary Downey	0.8 mi	781	6.6
Doty (Wendy Lopour) Middle Downey	1.0 mi	1,322	6.0
MONTESSORI CHILDREN'S ACADEMY Downey	1.0 mi	34	6.3
Warren (Earl) High Downey	1.1 mi	3,471	6.8
Rio San Gabriel Elementary Downey	1.2 mi	754	7.0
Williams (Spencer V.) Elementary Downey	1.2 mi	691	8.0
Unsworth (Edith) Elementary Downey	1.3 mi	673	8.0
Suva Elementary Bell Gardens	1.5 mi	595	4.7
Suva Intermediate Bell Gardens	1.6 mi	705	6.0
Alameda Elementary Downey	1.7 mi	757	6.3
Garfield Elementary Bell Gardens	1.8 mi	499	5.3
ST RAYMOND SCHOOL Downey	1.9 mi	225	6.1

Neighborhood Census ACS (2019-2023)

Census data for ZIP 90241 (ACS 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates) · Data sources

Median Income

$84,375

Median Home Value

$770,100

Median Rent

$1,884/mo

Population

45,484

College Educated

24.6%

Homeownership

41.3%

Avg Commute

32.7 min

Poverty Rate

9.4%

Median Age

35.9

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Brentwood Science Los Angeles, CA	247	5.2
Charleston Elementary Los Banos, CA	371	5.2
Coleman Elementary San Rafael, CA	380	5.2
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Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about Our Lady of Perpetual Help School

What grades does Our Lady of Perpetual Help School serve?

Our Lady of Perpetual Help School serves students in grades Pre-K through 8th.

How many students attend Our Lady of Perpetual Help School?

Our Lady of Perpetual Help School has an enrollment of approximately 272 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Our Lady of Perpetual Help School?

The student-teacher ratio at Our Lady of Perpetual Help School is 16:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 11:1 for private schools.

How does Our Lady of Perpetual Help School rank in CA?

Our Lady of Perpetual Help School ranks #1,454 of 1,787 private schools in CA.

What is Our Lady of Perpetual Help School's MySchoolScout rating?

Our Lady of Perpetual Help 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 Our Lady of Perpetual Help School a private school?

Yes, Our Lady of Perpetual Help 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 Our Lady of Perpetual Help School a religious school?

Our Lady of Perpetual Help School has a Roman Catholic religious affiliation.

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Neighborhood Context

Walk Score: 75 Very Walkable
Bike Score: 50 Bikeable

Quick Facts NCES PSS (SY 2021-22)

Grades: Pre-K – 8th
Enrollment: 272
Gender Split: 42% M / 58% F
Student-Teacher Ratio: 16:1
Teachers (FTE): 17
Type: private
Coed Status: coed
Affiliation: Roman Catholic
School Day: 6.8 hours
Days Per Year: 180 days
Setting: Large Suburb
County: Los Angeles County
Phone: (562) 869-9969

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