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#494 of 1,787 private schools in CA

Top 28% of private schools

St Barnabas Parish School

Elementary School

3980 MARRON AVE, Long Beach, CA 90807

Private

Enrollment

291

Student-Teacher

15.3:1

Score

7.0

Grades

Pre-K – 8th

Data vintage2021-22

How this school compares

California private schools

#494 of 1,787

In Long Beach

#9 of 22

public schools

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St Barnabas Parish School

7.0/10

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

St. Barnabas Elementary

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7.0/10

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About St Barnabas Parish School

St Barnabas Parish School is a private elementary school in Long Beach, CA. St Barnabas Parish School serves approximately 291 students, and covers grades Pre-K-8th, and has a 15.3:1 student-teacher ratio. St Barnabas Parish School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.0 out of 10 and ranks #494 of 1,787 private schools in CA.

How it compares0.8 pts above CA schools
  • This school 7.0 · Very Good
  • CA avg 6.2

What Parents Should Know

St Barnabas Parish 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 St Barnabas Parish School compares to 61 public schools serving similar grades in Long Beach, CA

Student-Teacher Ratio
15.3:1
This School
vs
24.7:1
Public Avg
Avg School Size
291
This School
vs
647
Public Avg
Avg School Scout Rating
7.0
This School
vs
6.3
Public Avg

Student Demographics

Hispanic 33.7% vs 0%
White 23% vs 0%
Asian 7.2% vs 0%
Black 3.8% vs 0%
St Barnabas Parish School Long Beach Public Avg

Nearby Elementary Schools

School Rating
St Barnabas Parish School (this school) 7.0
Hughes Middle 7.0
Longfellow Elementary 5.5
Intellectual Virtues Academy of Long Beach 5.9
Barton Elementary 4.8
Los Cerritos Elementary 8.0
Dooley Elementary 5.6
Lindbergh STEM Academy 7.0
Lindsey Academy 6.2
Addams Elementary 4.8
Birney Elementary 6.8
Harte Elementary 5.6
Rancho Dominguez Preparatory 7.3
Muir K-8 5.5
Lafayette Elementary 5.2
Bobbie Smith Elementary 4.9
Webster Elementary 3.9
Twain Elementary 6.2
Robinson Academy 4.9
Powell Academy for Success 6.1
Grant Elementary 4.3

Showing 20 of 61 schools. View all schools in Long Beach

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+ 4.4 / 10
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Student-Teacher Ratio 15.3:1
Instructional Commitment
? Total annual instructional hours based on school day length and days per year. (15% of overall score)
B+ 7.3 / 10
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School Day Length 7 hours
Annual Instructional Hours 1,260
Diversity & Inclusion
? Racial and ethnic diversity of the student body using Simpson's diversity index. (20% of overall score)
A+ 9.9 / 10
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Diversity Index 78%
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 291
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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 33.7%
White 23.0%
Pacific Islander 16.2%
Two or More 16.2%
Asian 7.2%
Black 3.8%

Source: NCES Private School Survey (PSS)

Location

3980 MARRON AVE, Long Beach, CA 90807

Nearby Alternatives

Families considering St Barnabas Parish School may also want to explore other elementary schools in the area. Los Cerritos Elementary (rated 8.0/10, 1.3 miles away), which scores slightly higher. Another option is OAKWOOD ACADEMY (rated 7.1/10, 0.7 miles away), with a very similar rating. Additionally, Dooley Elementary (rated 5.6/10, 1.6 miles away), a more accessible option. For more schools in Long Beach, see our Long Beach schools guide .

Nearby Schools

20 within 1.6 mi
School Distance Rating
St. Barnabas Elementary Long Beach 0.0 mi
Hughes Middle Long Beach 0.3 mi 7.0
Longfellow Elementary Long Beach 0.4 mi 5.5
VALLEY CHRISTIAN HIGH SCHOOL Long Beach 0.6 mi 6.2
College Bridge Academy Long Beach 0.7 mi 4.8
The Education Corps Long Beach 0.7 mi 4.1
OAKWOOD ACADEMY Long Beach 0.7 mi 7.1
Intellectual Virtues Academy of Long Beach Long Beach 0.8 mi 5.9
Success Work College Preparatory Academy Long Beach 1.0 mi
Barton Elementary Long Beach 1.1 mi 4.8
Madison Elementary Lakewood 1.2 mi 5.1
Los Cerritos Elementary Long Beach 1.3 mi 8.0
Lindbergh STEM Academy Long Beach 1.6 mi 7.0
SPECTRUM CENTER- LONG BEACH MIDDLE MARKET STREET Long Beach 1.6 mi 7.5
PACIFIC BAPTIST SCHOOL Long Beach 1.5 mi 7.8
ST ATHANASIUS ELEMENTARY SCHOOL Long Beach 1.7 mi 5.4
St. Athanasius Elementary Long Beach 1.7 mi
Dooley Elementary Long Beach 1.6 mi 5.6
Addams Elementary Long Beach 1.7 mi 4.8
Hoover Middle Lakewood 1.6 mi 5.9

Neighborhood Census ACS (2019-2023)

Census data for ZIP 90807 (ACS 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates) · Data sources

Median Income

$95,079

Median Home Value

$832,200

Median Rent

$1,892/mo

Population

33,320

College Educated

45.2%

Homeownership

56.8%

Avg Commute

31 min

Poverty Rate

8%

Median Age

41.1

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Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about St Barnabas Parish School

What grades does St Barnabas Parish School serve?

St Barnabas Parish School serves students in grades Pre-K through 8th.

How many students attend St Barnabas Parish School?

St Barnabas Parish School has an enrollment of approximately 291 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at St Barnabas Parish School?

The student-teacher ratio at St Barnabas Parish School is 15.3:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 11:1 for private schools.

How does St Barnabas Parish School rank in CA?

St Barnabas Parish School ranks #494 of 1,787 private schools in CA.

What is St Barnabas Parish School's MySchoolScout rating?

St Barnabas Parish School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.0 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.

Is St Barnabas Parish School a private school?

Yes, St Barnabas Parish 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 St Barnabas Parish School a religious school?

St Barnabas Parish School has a Roman Catholic religious affiliation.

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Neighborhood Context

Walk Score
87 Very Walkable
Transit Score
47 Some Transit
Bike Score
77 Very Bikeable

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Quick Facts NCES PSS (SY 2021-22)

Grades
Pre-K – 8th
Enrollment
291
Gender Split
41% M / 59% F
Student-Teacher Ratio
15.3:1
Teachers (FTE)
19
Type
private
Coed Status
coed
Affiliation
Roman Catholic
School Day
7 hours
Days Per Year
180 days
Setting
Large City
County
Los Angeles County

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