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Below Average

#2677 of 3,177 private schools in CA

St. Benedict Elementary

Elementary School

217 North 10th Street, Montebello, CA 90640

Private
387
Students
17.6:1
Student-Teacher
Kindergarten – 8th
Grades Served
#2677 of 3,177 in CA

About St. Benedict Elementary

St. Benedict Elementary is an private elementary school in Montebello, CA 90640. The school serves approximately 387 students in grades Kindergarten – 8th with a student-teacher ratio of 17.6:1.

It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 4.4/10, placing it in the 15.8th 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. Located in a neighborhood with a median household income of $74,833, where 22% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Compared to the 9 public schools in Montebello, St. Benedict Elementary rates lower overall (4.4 vs 6.3 average).

Compare to Public Schools

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How St. Benedict Elementary compares to 9 public schools serving similar grades in Montebello, CA

Student-Teacher Ratio
17.6:1
This School
vs
17.1:1
Public Avg
Avg School Size
387
This School
vs
570
Public Avg
Avg School Scout Rating
4.4
This School
vs
6.3
Public Avg

Nearby Elementary Schools

School Rating
St. Benedict Elementary (this school) 4.4
Washington Elementary 6.6
Montebello Intermediate 6.9
Fremont Elementary 6.2
La Merced Academy 7.4
La Merced Intermediate 7.1
Wilcox Elementary 6.3
Greenwood Elementary 5.1
Eastmont Intermediate 7.1
Montebello Community Day 4.4

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- 2.3 / 10
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Student-Teacher Ratio 17.6:1
🕐 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 387
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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

217 North 10th Street, Montebello, CA 90640

Nearby Schools

20 within 1.5 mi
School Distance Rating
ST BENEDICT SCHOOL Montebello 0.1 mi 4.4
Washington Elementary Montebello 0.3 mi 6.6
MONTEBELLO CHRISTIAN SCHOOL Montebello 0.4 mi 4.4
Montebello Intermediate Montebello 0.4 mi 6.9
Fremont Elementary Montebello 0.5 mi 6.2
Applied Technology Center Montebello 0.7 mi 6.9
Montebello High Montebello 0.7 mi 5.9
La Merced Academy Montebello 1.0 mi 7.4
Wilcox Elementary Montebello 1.1 mi 6.3
La Merced Intermediate Montebello 1.1 mi 7.1
Greenwood Elementary Montebello 1.2 mi 5.1
Schurr High Montebello 1.2 mi 6.6
Armenian Mesrobian School Pico Rivera 1.1 mi 5.8
ARMENIAN MESROBIAN SCHOOL Pico Rivera 1.1 mi 5.8
Cantwell–Sacred Heart of Mary High School Montebello 1.2 mi 4.4
CANTWELL SACRED HEART OF MARY Montebello 1.2 mi 4.4
Montebello Gardens Elementary Pico Rivera 1.2 mi 6.9
OUR LADY OF THE MIRACULOUS MEDAL Montebello 1.5 mi 4.4
Our Lady of The Miraculous Medal Montebello 1.6 mi 4.4
Montebello Park Elementary Los Angeles 1.5 mi 5.0

Neighborhood Census ACS (2019-2023)

Census data for ZIP 90640 (ACS 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates) · Data sources

Median Income

$74,833

Median Home Value

$660,600

Median Rent

$1,771/mo

Population

61,615

College Educated

22%

Homeownership

46.3%

Avg Commute

31 min

Poverty Rate

12.8%

Median Age

39.4

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Almond Acres Charter Academy Paso Robles, CA 4.4
Blanche Charles Elementary Calexico, CA 4.4

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about St. Benedict Elementary

What grades does St. Benedict Elementary serve?

St. Benedict Elementary serves students in grades Kindergarten through 8th.

How many students attend St. Benedict Elementary?

St. Benedict Elementary has an enrollment of approximately 387 students.

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

The student-teacher ratio at St. Benedict Elementary is 17.6:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 11:1 for private schools.

How does St. Benedict Elementary rank in CA?

St. Benedict Elementary is ranked #2677 out of 3,177 private schools in CA.

What is St. Benedict Elementary's MySchoolScout rating?

St. Benedict Elementary has a composite rating of 4.4 out of 10 on MySchoolScout. This score combines academic performance, student growth, equity, and school environment into a single score.

Is St. Benedict Elementary a private school?

Yes, St. Benedict 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.

Quick Facts NCES PSS (SY 2024-25)

Grades
Kindergarten – 8th
Enrollment
387
Student-Teacher Ratio
17.6:1
Teachers (FTE)
22
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