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#314 of 1,787 private schools in CA

Top 18% of private schools

St Catherine Laboure School

Elementary School · Torrance, CA

A private elementary school in Torrance, CA serving grades Pre-K – 8th.

Private

3846 REDONDO BEACH BLVD, Torrance, CA 90504

  • 15.1:1 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)
B-4.5 / 10
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Student-Teacher Ratio15.1:1
Instructional Commitment
?Total annual instructional hours based on school day length and days per year. (15% of overall score)
A8.8 / 10
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School Day Length7.2 hours
Annual Instructional Hours1,324.8
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 Index78%
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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Enrollment369
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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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Test score data not yet available for this school.

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The neighborhood

Where St Catherine Laboure 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 70Very Walkable
  • Transit 49Some Transit
  • Bike 54Bikeable
  • City Safety: High3,096/100K

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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Torrance), 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

$105,474

Median home value

$897,100

Median rent

$2,225/mo

College educated

45.3%

Homeownership

60.1%

Poverty rate

8.7%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 90504; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

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

Hispanic35.0%
Two or More19.0%
Asian16.5%
Black11.9%
Pacific Islander8.9%
White8.4%
Native American0.3%

Source: NCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS)

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

4 from a 5-mile search

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
St. Catherine Laboure ElementaryPrivate · tuitionNot ratedK–80.1 mi402Compare →
Evelyn Carr ElementaryEnrollment path unverified5.6K–50.4 mi432Compare →
Yukon ElementaryEnrollment path unverified6.7K–50.7 mi325Compare →
Edison ElementaryEnrollment path unverified7.3K–50.9 mi492Compare →

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.

St Catherine Laboure School is listed in Torrance, CA; verify the current enrollment path directly.

About St Catherine Laboure School

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

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.

School factsNCES Private School Universe Survey (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
Area population (ZIP 90504)
33,321
Area average commute
26.2 min
Area median age
42
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 90504; 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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