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Santa Clara Elementary School

Elementary School

324 S E ST, Oxnard, CA 93030

Private

Enrollment

208

Student-Teacher

20:1

Score

5.2

Grades

Pre-K – 8th

Data vintage2021-22

How this school compares

California private schools

#1,452 of 1,787

In Oxnard

#5 of 6

public schools

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Santa Clara Elementary School

5.2/10

Elementary School in Oxnard · grades Pre-K – 8th. Start here, then compare fit against nearby and district options.

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About Santa Clara Elementary School

Santa Clara Elementary School is a private elementary school in Oxnard, CA. Santa Clara Elementary School serves approximately 208 students, and covers grades Pre-K-8th, and has a 20:1 student-teacher ratio. Santa Clara Elementary School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.2 out of 10 and ranks #1,452 of 1,787 private schools in CA.

How it compares1.0 pts below CA schools
  • This school 5.2 · Average
  • CA avg 6.2

What Parents Should Know

Santa Clara Elementary 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

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How Santa Clara Elementary School compares to 41 public schools serving similar grades in Oxnard, CA

Student-Teacher Ratio
20:1
This School
vs
21:1
Public Avg
Avg School Size
208
This School
vs
629
Public Avg
Avg School Scout Rating
5.2
This School
vs
5.7
Public Avg

Student Demographics

Hispanic 73.6% vs 0%
White 12% vs 0%
Asian 2.4% vs 0%
Black 1% vs 0%
Santa Clara Elementary School Oxnard Public Avg

Nearby Elementary Schools

School Rating
Santa Clara Elementary School (this school) 5.2
Driffill Elementary 6.7
Ramona Elementary 4.6
Dr. Manuel M. Lopez Academy of Arts & Sciences 6.3
Curren Elementary 5.0
Cesar E. Chavez Elementary 5.7
Fremont Academy of Environmental Science & Innovative Design 4.7
R.J. Frank Academy of Marine Science & Engineering 7.2
McKinna Elementary 4.5
Elm Street Elementary 3.8
Emilie Ritchen Elementary 6.8
Kamala Elementary 6.4
Norman R. Brekke Elementary 7.5
Marina West Elementary 6.7
Rose Avenue Elementary 6.9
Juan Lagunas Soria Elementary 5.9
Harrington Elementary 7.1
Sierra Linda Elementary 4.7
Rio Lindo Elementary 4.9
Christa McAuliffe Elementary 4.2
Rio Rosales 5.3

Showing 20 of 41 schools. View all schools in Oxnard

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
? Student-teacher ratio calibrated against other private schools. Lower ratios mean more individual attention. (30% of overall score)
C 2.5 / 10
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Student-Teacher Ratio 20:1
Instructional Commitment
? Total annual instructional hours based on school day length and days per year. (15% of overall score)
A- 8.0 / 10
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School Day Length 6.7 hours
Annual Instructional Hours 1,273
Diversity & Inclusion
? Racial and ethnic diversity of the student body using Simpson's diversity index. (20% of overall score)
B- 4.8 / 10
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Diversity Index 42%
Community Context

Data Unavailable

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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Enrollment 208
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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 73.6%
White 12.0%
Two or More 9.6%
Asian 2.4%
Black 1.0%
Native American 1.0%
Pacific Islander 0.5%

Source: NCES Private School Survey (PSS)

Location

324 S E ST, Oxnard, CA 93030

Nearby Alternatives

Families considering Santa Clara Elementary School may also want to explore other elementary schools in the area. Norman R. Brekke Elementary (rated 7.5/10, 1.5 miles away), which scores notably higher. Another option is NEW HARVEST CHRISTIAN SCHOOLS (rated 7.1/10, 0.4 miles away), which scores notably higher. Additionally, Emilie Ritchen Elementary (rated 6.8/10, 1.5 miles away), which scores notably higher. For more schools in Oxnard, see our Oxnard schools guide .

Nearby Schools

20 within 1.6 mi
School Distance Rating
Vista Real Charter High Lancaster 0.3 mi 4.7
NEW HARVEST CHRISTIAN SCHOOLS Oxnard 0.4 mi 7.1
Driffill Elementary Oxnard 0.6 mi 6.7
OUR REDEEMER PRESCHOOL Oxnard 0.6 mi
Dr. Manuel M. Lopez Academy of Arts & Sciences Oxnard 0.9 mi 6.3
Curren Elementary Oxnard 0.9 mi 5.0
Ramona Elementary Oxnard 0.8 mi 4.6
Fremont Academy of Environmental Science & Innovative Design Oxnard 1.0 mi 4.7
Cesar E. Chavez Elementary Oxnard 1.0 mi 5.7
R.J. Frank Academy of Marine Science & Engineering Oxnard 1.1 mi 7.2
McKinna Elementary Oxnard 1.2 mi 4.5
Elm Street Elementary Oxnard 1.3 mi 3.8
Kamala Elementary Oxnard 1.5 mi 6.4
SANTA CLARA HIGH SCHOOL Oxnard 1.5 mi 6.0
Pacifica High Oxnard 1.4 mi 4.5
ST ANTHONY SCHOOL Oxnard 1.6 mi 6.5
Emilie Ritchen Elementary Oxnard 1.5 mi 6.8
Norman R. Brekke Elementary Oxnard 1.5 mi 7.5
Marina West Elementary Oxnard 1.6 mi 6.7
BRIGHT STARS ACADEMY Oxnard 1.6 mi

Neighborhood Census ACS (2019-2023)

Census data for ZIP 93030 (ACS 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates) · Data sources

Median Income

$90,067

Median Home Value

$639,800

Median Rent

$1,853/mo

Population

58,573

College Educated

18.6%

Homeownership

45.5%

Avg Commute

24.6 min

Poverty Rate

11.9%

Median Age

34.2

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Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about Santa Clara Elementary School

What grades does Santa Clara Elementary School serve?

Santa Clara Elementary School serves students in grades Pre-K through 8th.

How many students attend Santa Clara Elementary School?

Santa Clara Elementary School has an enrollment of approximately 208 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Santa Clara Elementary School?

The student-teacher ratio at Santa Clara Elementary School is 20:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 11:1 for private schools.

How does Santa Clara Elementary School rank in CA?

Santa Clara Elementary School ranks #1,452 of 1,787 private schools in CA.

What is Santa Clara Elementary School's MySchoolScout rating?

Santa Clara Elementary 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 Santa Clara Elementary School a private school?

Yes, Santa Clara Elementary 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 Santa Clara Elementary School a religious school?

Santa Clara Elementary School has a Roman Catholic religious affiliation.

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Neighborhood Context

Walk Score
93 Walker's Paradise
Transit Score
46 Some Transit
Bike Score
57 Bikeable

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Quick Facts NCES PSS (SY 2021-22)

Grades
Pre-K – 8th
Enrollment
208
Gender Split
49% M / 51% F
Student-Teacher Ratio
20:1
Teachers (FTE)
10
Type
private
Coed Status
coed
Affiliation
Roman Catholic
School Day
6.7 hours
Days Per Year
190 days
Setting
Midsize City
County
Ventura County

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