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#2437 of 3,177 private schools in CA

St. Angela Merici Elementary

Elementary School

575 South Walnut Avenue, Brea, CA 92821

Private
255
Students
16.5:1
Student-Teacher
Kindergarten – 8th
Grades Served
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#2437 of 3,177 in CA

About St. Angela Merici Elementary

St. Angela Merici Elementary is an private elementary school in Brea, CA 92821. The school serves approximately 255 students in grades Kindergarten – 8th with a student-teacher ratio of 16.5:1.

It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.5/10, placing it in the 23.3th percentile among private schools in CA — an average rating overall. The school scores particularly well in school profile (7.5/10), ranked among private schools in CA. Compared to the 8 public schools in Brea, St.

Angela Merici Elementary rates higher overall (6.5 vs 5.7 average).

Compare to Public Schools

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How St. Angela Merici Elementary compares to 8 public schools serving similar grades in Brea, CA

Student-Teacher Ratio
16.5:1
This School
vs
22.8:1
Public Avg
Avg School Size
255
This School
vs
516
Public Avg
Avg School Scout Rating
6.5
This School
vs
5.7
Public Avg

Nearby Elementary Schools

School Rating
St. Angela Merici Elementary (this school) 6.5
Arovista Elementary 4.3
Laurel Elem Magnet Sch of Innovation and Career Explr 4.0
Brea Online Academy 6.5
Brea Junior High 6.8
Falcon Academy of Science and Technology 6.2
Mariposa Elementary 5.2
Brea Country Hills Elementary 5.5
Olinda Elementary 7.0

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 2.8 / 10
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Student-Teacher Ratio 16.5:1
🕐 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)
A- 7.5 / 10
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Enrollment 255
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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

575 South Walnut Avenue, Brea, CA 92821

Nearby Schools

20 within 1.9 mi
School Distance Rating
ST ANGELA MERICI PARISH SCHOOL Brea 0.0 mi 6.5
MONTESSORI OF BREA INC. Brea 0.2 mi 6.5
MONTESSORI OF BREA Brea 0.2 mi 6.5
FUTURE MINDS MONTESSORI Brea 0.3 mi 6.5
Arovista Elementary Brea 0.4 mi 4.3
CHRIST LUTHERAN SCHOOL Brea 0.5 mi 6.5
Laurel Elem Magnet Sch of Innovation and Career Explr Brea 0.5 mi 4.0
Rolling Hills Elementary Fullerton 0.7 mi 3.4
Beechwood Elementary Fullerton 1.0 mi 6.2
Brea Online Academy Brea 1.0 mi 6.5
Brea Junior High Brea 1.1 mi 6.8
Hermosa Drive Elementary Fullerton 1.2 mi 5.5
Mariposa Elementary Brea 1.6 mi 5.2
Falcon Academy of Science and Technology Brea 1.6 mi 6.2
Sonora High La Habra 1.6 mi 7.0
STEPPING STONES Fullerton 1.5 mi 6.7
Stepping Stones Academy Fullerton 1.6 mi 6.7
STEPPING STONES ACADEMY Fullerton 1.6 mi 6.7
Rosary Academy Fullerton 1.9 mi 6.7
ROSARY ACADEMY Fullerton 1.9 mi 6.7

Similar Schools

Schools in the same state with comparable level, size, and ratings

School Rating
Academy for Enriched Sciences Encino, CA 6.5
Almaden Elementary San Jose, CA 6.5
Angeles Mesa Elementary Los Angeles, CA 6.5
Aspen Valley Prep Academy Fresno, CA 6.5
Ballico-Cressey Community Charter Ballico, CA 6.5
Bret Harte Elementary Sacramento, CA 6.5

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about St. Angela Merici Elementary

What grades does St. Angela Merici Elementary serve?

St. Angela Merici Elementary serves students in grades Kindergarten through 8th.

How many students attend St. Angela Merici Elementary?

St. Angela Merici Elementary has an enrollment of approximately 255 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at St. Angela Merici Elementary?

The student-teacher ratio at St. Angela Merici Elementary is 16.5:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 11:1 for private schools.

How does St. Angela Merici Elementary rank in CA?

St. Angela Merici Elementary is ranked #2437 out of 3,177 private schools in CA.

What is St. Angela Merici Elementary's MySchoolScout rating?

St. Angela Merici Elementary has a composite rating of 6.5 out of 10 on MySchoolScout. This score combines academic performance, student growth, equity, and school environment into a single score.

Is St. Angela Merici Elementary a private school?

Yes, St. Angela Merici Elementary 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.

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Quick Facts NCES PSS (SY 2024-25)

Grades
Kindergarten – 8th
Enrollment
255
Student-Teacher Ratio
16.5:1
Teachers (FTE)
16
Type
private
Coed Status
coed
County
Orange
Phone
(714) 529-6372
Data Year
2025–2026

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