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#2729 of 3,177 private schools in CA

Saint Paul the Apostle School

Elementary School

1536 Selby Avenue, Los Angeles, CA 90024

Private
514
Students
14.9:1
Student-Teacher
Kindergarten – 8th
Grades Served
#2729 of 3,177 in CA

About Saint Paul the Apostle School

Saint Paul the Apostle School is an private elementary school in Los Angeles, CA 90024. The school serves approximately 514 students in grades Kindergarten – 8th with a student-teacher ratio of 14.9:1. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.9/10, placing it in the 14.1th percentile among private schools in CA — an average rating overall.

Located in a neighborhood with a median household income of $79,994, where 74% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher. Compared to the 451 public schools in Los Angeles, Saint Paul the Apostle School rates lower overall (5.9 vs 6.4 average).

Compare to Public Schools

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How Saint Paul the Apostle School compares to 451 public schools serving similar grades in Los Angeles, CA

Student-Teacher Ratio
14.9:1
This School
vs
19.8:1
Public Avg
Avg School Size
514
This School
vs
429
Public Avg
Avg School Scout Rating
5.9
This School
vs
6.4
Public Avg

Nearby Elementary Schools

School Rating
Saint Paul the Apostle School (this school) 5.9
Emerson Community Charter 7.0
Fairburn Avenue Elementary 5.0
Westwood Charter Elementary 6.6
Nora Sterry Elementary 5.7
Warner Avenue Elementary 6.4
Overland Avenue Elementary 7.4
Citizens of the World Charter School Mar Vista 4.8
Brockton Avenue Elementary 8.4
New West Charter 5.5
Magnolia Science Academy 4 8.2
Daniel Webster Middle 5.9
Richland Avenue Elementary 8.4
Clover Avenue Elementary 7.7
Brentwood Science 6.1
Community Magnet Charter Elementary 7.1
Palms Middle 6.1
Castle Heights Elementary 8.1
Palms Elementary 6.9
Mar Vista Elementary 8.0
Canfield Avenue Elementary 8.7

Showing 20 of 451 schools. View all schools in Los Angeles

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

Score Breakdown

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)
C 3.4 / 10
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Student-Teacher Ratio 14.9:1
🕐 Instructional Commitment

Data Unavailable

🌍 Diversity & Inclusion

Data Unavailable

📍 Community Context

Data Unavailable

🏛️ School Profile
? Enrollment size and grade span breadth — indicators of program depth and peer community. (15% of overall score)
B- 4.9 / 10
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Enrollment 514
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Score basis: Private school model

Data coverage: 45% of scoring components had data

Components scored: 2 of 5

Ranking pool: Private schools in CA

Test Scores

Test score data not yet available for this school.

Location

1536 Selby Avenue, Los Angeles, CA 90024

Nearby Schools

20 within 1.2 mi
School Distance Rating
ST PAUL THE APOSTLE Los Angeles 0.0 mi 5.9
Emerson Community Charter Los Angeles 0.1 mi 7.0
WORLD SPEAK SCHOOL Los Angeles 0.2 mi 5.9
Fairburn Avenue Elementary Los Angeles 0.5 mi 5.0
MONTESSORI DISCOVERY GARDEN Los Angeles 0.5 mi 5.9
Creative Center for Children Los Angeles 0.5 mi 5.9
Fusion Academy West Los Angeles Los Angeles 0.6 mi 5.9
Westwood Charter Elementary Los Angeles 0.6 mi 6.6
Geffen Academy at UCLA Los Angeles 0.6 mi 5.9
GEFFEN ACADEMY AT UCLA Los Angeles 0.7 mi 5.9
Sinai Akiba Academy Los Angeles 0.9 mi 5.9
Empower STEM Los Angeles 0.9 mi 5.9
SINAI AKIBA ACADEMY Los Angeles 0.9 mi 5.9
NEW HORIZON SCHOOL WESTSIDE Los Angeles 1.0 mi 5.9
New Horizon School Westside Los Angeles 1.0 mi 5.9
Nora Sterry Elementary Los Angeles 1.0 mi 5.7
Warner Avenue Elementary Los Angeles 1.1 mi 6.4
The Learning Tree Los Angeles 1.2 mi 5.9
ST SEBASTIAN SCHOOL Los Angeles 1.2 mi 5.9
ST TIMOTHY SCHOOL Los Angeles 1.2 mi 5.9

Neighborhood Census ACS (2019-2023)

Census data for ZIP 90024 (ACS 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates) · Data sources

Median Income

$79,994

Median Home Value

$1,434,000

Median Rent

$2,666/mo

Population

50,830

College Educated

74.1%

Homeownership

32.2%

Avg Commute

21.1 min

Poverty Rate

26.1%

Median Age

22.9

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ASCEND Oakland, CA 5.9
Adelante Dual Language Academy II San Jose, CA 5.9
Agnes Ware Stanley Elementary Garden Grove, CA 5.9
Alvarado Elementary San Francisco, CA 5.9
BAIS CHAYA MUSHKA Los Angeles, CA 5.9
BRIDGES Charter Thousand Oaks, CA 5.9

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about Saint Paul the Apostle School

What grades does Saint Paul the Apostle School serve?

Saint Paul the Apostle School serves students in grades Kindergarten through 8th.

How many students attend Saint Paul the Apostle School?

Saint Paul the Apostle School has an enrollment of approximately 514 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Saint Paul the Apostle School?

The student-teacher ratio at Saint Paul the Apostle School is 14.9:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 11:1 for private schools.

How does Saint Paul the Apostle School rank in CA?

Saint Paul the Apostle School is ranked #2729 out of 3,177 private schools in CA.

What is Saint Paul the Apostle School's MySchoolScout rating?

Saint Paul the Apostle School has a composite rating of 5.9 out of 10 on MySchoolScout. This score combines academic performance, student growth, equity, and school environment into a single score.

Is Saint Paul the Apostle School a private school?

Yes, Saint Paul the Apostle School 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.

Quick Facts NCES PSS (SY 2024-25)

Grades
Kindergarten – 8th
Enrollment
514
Student-Teacher Ratio
14.9:1
Teachers (FTE)
35
Type
private
Coed Status
coed
County
Los Angeles
Data Year
2025–2026

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Data Sources: School Info: NCES PSS (SY 2024-25) Neighborhood: Census ACS (2019-2023) Ratings: MySchoolScout (2024) Full data source details