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#1413 of 1,787 private schools in CA

St Benedict School

Elementary School · Montebello, CA

A private elementary school in Montebello, CA serving grades Kindergarten – 8th.

Private

217 N 10TH ST, Montebello, CA 90640

  • 16.3:1 student-teacher ratio

Academics

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+4.0 / 10
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Student-Teacher Ratio16.3:1
Instructional Commitment
?Total annual instructional hours based on school day length and days per year. (15% of overall score)
A-8.1 / 10
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School Day Length7 hours
Annual Instructional Hours1,274
Diversity & Inclusion
?Racial and ethnic diversity of the student body using Simpson's diversity index. (20% of overall score)
C2.9 / 10
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Diversity Index13%
Community Context

Data not available

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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Enrollment408
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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

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The neighborhood

Where St Benedict School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.

Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries. Open the Los Angeles map →

Getting around & local context

  • Walk 91Walker's Paradise
  • Bike 52Bikeable
  • City Safety: High3,127/100K

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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Montebello), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details

Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.

Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)

Median income

$74,833

Median home value

$660,600

Median rent

$1,771/mo

College educated

22%

Homeownership

46.3%

Poverty rate

12.8%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 90640; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

Student demographicsNCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS) (SY 2021–22)

Hispanic93.1%
Two or More3.9%
White2.0%
Asian1.0%

Source: NCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS)

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

4 from a 5-mile search

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
St. Benedict ElementaryPrivate · tuitionNot ratedK–80.1 mi387Compare →
Washington ElementaryEnrollment path unverified6.5K–50.3 mi716Compare →
Montebello Christian SchoolPrivate · tuition4.8privateK–80.4 mi142Compare →
Fremont ElementaryEnrollment path unverified5.8K–50.5 mi346Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.

Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.

Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.

St Benedict School is listed in Montebello, CA; verify the current enrollment path directly.

About St Benedict School

St Benedict School is a private elementary school in Montebello, CA, serving approximately 408 students in grades Kindergarten-8th with a 16.3:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.3 out of 10 and ranks #1,413 of 1,787 private schools in CA.

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about St Benedict School

What grades does St Benedict School serve?

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

How many students attend St Benedict School?

St Benedict School has an enrollment of approximately 408 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at St Benedict School?

The student-teacher ratio at St Benedict School is 16.3:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 11:1 for private schools.

How does St Benedict School rank in CA?

St Benedict School ranks #1,413 of 1,787 private schools in CA.

What is St Benedict School's MySchoolScout rating?

St Benedict School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.3 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.

Is St Benedict School a private school?

Yes, St Benedict 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 Benedict School a religious school?

St Benedict School has a Roman Catholic religious affiliation.

School factsNCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS) (SY 2021–22)

Grades
Kindergarten – 8th
Enrollment
408
Gender Split
51% M / 49% F
Student-Teacher Ratio
16.3:1
Teachers (FTE)
25
Type
private
Coed Status
coed
Affiliation
Roman Catholic
School Day
7 hours
Days Per Year
182 days
Setting
Large Suburb
County
Los Angeles County
Area population (ZIP 90640)
61,615
Area average commute
31 min
Area median age
39.4
About this school's data

Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.

School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
NCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS) · SY 2021–22 · Low confidence
  • Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
MySchoolScout rating and rank
MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
  • Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
  • Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
  • Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 90640; this does not measure the attendance area.

Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments vintage unavailable; directory SY 2021–22

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