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Very Good

#314 of 1,787 private schools in CA

Top 18% of private schools

St Catherine Laboure School

Elementary School

3846 REDONDO BEACH BLVD, Torrance, CA 90504

Private

Enrollment

369

Student-Teacher

15.1:1

Score

7.3

Grades

Pre-K – 8th

Data vintage2021-22

How this school compares

California private schools

#314 of 1,787

In Torrance

#2 of 10

public schools

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St Catherine Laboure School

7.3/10

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

St. Catherine Laboure Elementary

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About St Catherine Laboure School

St Catherine Laboure School is a private elementary school in Torrance, CA. St Catherine Laboure School serves approximately 369 students, and covers grades Pre-K-8th, and has a 15.1:1 student-teacher ratio. St Catherine Laboure School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.3 out of 10 and ranks #314 of 1,787 private schools in CA.

How it compares1.1 pts above CA schools
  • This school 7.3 · Very Good
  • CA avg 6.2

What Parents Should Know

St Catherine Laboure 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 Catherine Laboure School compares to 29 public schools serving similar grades in Torrance, CA

Student-Teacher Ratio
15.1:1
This School
vs
24.2:1
Public Avg
Avg School Size
369
This School
vs
546
Public Avg
Avg School Scout Rating
7.3
This School
vs
7.4
Public Avg

Student Demographics

Hispanic 35% vs 0%
Asian 16.5% vs 0%
Black 11.9% vs 0%
White 8.4% vs 0%
St Catherine Laboure School Torrance Public Avg

Nearby Elementary Schools

School Rating
St Catherine Laboure School (this school) 7.3
Evelyn Carr Elementary 5.6
Yukon Elementary 6.7
Edison Elementary 7.3
Philip Magruder Middle 7.4
Casimir Middle 7.5
Lincoln Elementary 8.6
Arlington Elementary 8.2
Bert M. Lynn Middle 7.4
Towers Elementary 8.5
Victor Elementary 5.4
Madrona Middle 6.7
Fern Elementary 7.4
Anza Elementary 8.5
Jefferson Middle 7.7
Gene Drevno Community Day
Halldale Elementary 7.5
Torrance Elementary 5.5
Joseph Arnold Elementary 7.4
Van Deene Avenue Elementary 7.9
Hickory Elementary 7.8

Showing 20 of 29 schools. View all schools in Torrance

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)
B- 4.5 / 10
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Student-Teacher Ratio 15.1:1
Instructional Commitment
? Total annual instructional hours based on school day length and days per year. (15% of overall score)
A 8.8 / 10
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School Day Length 7.2 hours
Annual Instructional Hours 1,324.8
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
View breakdown
Enrollment 369
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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 35.0%
Two or More 19.0%
Asian 16.5%
Black 11.9%
Pacific Islander 8.9%
White 8.4%
Native American 0.3%

Source: NCES Private School Survey (PSS)

Location

3846 REDONDO BEACH BLVD, Torrance, CA 90504

Nearby Alternatives

Families considering St Catherine Laboure School may also want to explore other elementary schools in the area. Lincoln Elementary (rated 8.6/10, 1.1 miles away), which scores notably higher. Another option is William Anderson Elementary (rated 8.2/10, 1.0 miles away, in nearby Lawndale), which scores slightly higher. Additionally, Mark Twain Elementary (rated 7.9/10, 0.9 miles away, in nearby Lawndale), which scores slightly higher. For more schools in Torrance, see our Torrance schools guide .

Nearby Schools

20 within 1.4 mi
School Distance Rating
St. Catherine Laboure Elementary Torrance 0.1 mi
Evelyn Carr Elementary Torrance 0.4 mi 5.6
Yukon Elementary Torrance 0.7 mi 6.7
Edison Elementary Torrance 0.9 mi 7.3
Playhouse School Torrance 0.9 mi
Mark Twain Elementary Lawndale 0.9 mi 7.9
North High Torrance 1.0 mi 7.8
Will Rogers Middle Lawndale 1.0 mi 7.4
William Anderson Elementary Lawndale 1.0 mi 8.2
William Green Elementary Lawndale 0.9 mi 4.8
Philip Magruder Middle Torrance 1.1 mi 7.4
Environmental Charter High - Lawndale Lawndale 0.9 mi 8.5
Environmental Charter High - Gardena Gardena 1.1 mi 6.2
LIMAI ACADEMY Gardena 1.1 mi
F. D. Roosevelt Elementary Lawndale 1.3 mi 5.4
Casimir Middle Torrance 1.1 mi 7.5
Lincoln Elementary Torrance 1.1 mi 8.6
Jane Addams Middle Lawndale 1.4 mi 8.3
Renaissance County Community Hawthorne 1.5 mi 5.2
Redondo Beach Virtual Learning Redondo Beach 1.4 mi

Neighborhood Census ACS (2019-2023)

Census data for ZIP 90504 (ACS 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates) · Data sources

Median Income

$105,474

Median Home Value

$897,100

Median Rent

$2,225/mo

Population

33,321

College Educated

45.3%

Homeownership

60.1%

Avg Commute

26.2 min

Poverty Rate

8.7%

Median Age

42

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Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about St Catherine Laboure School

What grades does St Catherine Laboure School serve?

St Catherine Laboure School serves students in grades Pre-K through 8th.

How many students attend St Catherine Laboure School?

St Catherine Laboure School has an enrollment of approximately 369 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at St Catherine Laboure School?

The student-teacher ratio at St Catherine Laboure School is 15.1:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 11:1 for private schools.

How does St Catherine Laboure School rank in CA?

St Catherine Laboure School ranks #314 of 1,787 private schools in CA.

What is St Catherine Laboure School's MySchoolScout rating?

St Catherine Laboure School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.3 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.

Is St Catherine Laboure School a private school?

Yes, St Catherine Laboure 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 Catherine Laboure School a religious school?

St Catherine Laboure School has a Roman Catholic religious affiliation.

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Neighborhood Context

Walk Score
70 Very Walkable
Transit Score
49 Some Transit
Bike Score
54 Bikeable

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Quick Facts NCES PSS (SY 2021-22)

Grades
Pre-K – 8th
Enrollment
369
Gender Split
53% M / 47% F
Student-Teacher Ratio
15.1:1
Teachers (FTE)
25
Type
private
Coed Status
coed
Affiliation
Roman Catholic
School Day
7.2 hours
Days Per Year
184 days
Setting
Midsize City
County
Los Angeles County

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