Below Average

#1603 of 1,787 private schools in CA

St Cecilia Catholic School

Elementary School

4224 S NORMANDIE AVE, Los Angeles, CA 90037

Last updated: July 2026

Private

Enrollment

172

Student-Teacher

19.1:1

Score

4.8

Grades

Kindergarten – 8th

Enrollment

172

Student-Teacher

19.1:1

Score

4.8

Grades

Kindergarten – 8th

Data vintage
2021-22

Data vintage2021-22

How this school compares

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#1,603 of 1,787

In Los Angeles

#116 of 137

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About St Cecilia Catholic School

St Cecilia Catholic School is a private elementary school in Los Angeles, CA. St Cecilia Catholic School serves approximately 172 students, and covers grades Kindergarten-8th, and has a 19.1:1 student-teacher ratio. St Cecilia Catholic School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.8 out of 10 and ranks #1,603 of 1,787 private schools in CA.

How it compares1.4 pts below CA schools

4.8

This school 4.8 · Below Average
CA avg 6.2

What Parents Should Know

At 172 students, St Cecilia Catholic School is on the smaller side. That usually buys more individual attention and teachers who know every kid by name, with the trade-off of fewer electives and extracurriculars than a larger school can staff. Ask what activities it actually offers.

St Cecilia Catholic 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 Cecilia Catholic School compares to 451 public schools serving similar grades in Los Angeles, CA

Student-Teacher Ratio

19.1:1

This School

19.8:1

Public Avg

Avg School Size

172

This School

429

Public Avg

Avg School Scout Rating

4.8

This School

6.8

Public Avg

Student Demographics

Hispanic 88.4% vs 0%

Black 4.7% vs 0%

White 2.9% vs 0%

St Cecilia Catholic School Los Angeles Public Avg

Nearby Elementary Schools

School	Distance	Enrollment	STR	Rating
St Cecilia Catholic School (this school)	—	172	19.1:1	4.8
Normandie Avenue Elementary	0.3 mi	548	18.3:1	5.2
KIPP Vida Preparatory Academy	0.3 mi	566	23.6:1	3.8
Martin Luther King Jr. Elementary	0.6 mi	285	16.8:1	5.9
Menlo Avenue Elementary	0.6 mi	515	19.8:1	6.8
Dr. James Edward Jones Primary Center	0.6 mi	83	16.6:1	8.1
KIPP Scholar Academy	0.7 mi	309	22.1:1	4.7
Russell Westbrook Why Not? Middle	0.7 mi	133	13.3:1	7.5
Barack Obama Global Preparation Academy	0.7 mi	368	15.3:1	4.7
Marguerite Poindexter LaMotte Elementary	0.7 mi	443	20.1:1	7.2
Invictus Leadership Academy	0.8 mi	128	21.3:1	2.4
ICEF Innovation Los Angeles Charter	0.8 mi	254	23.1:1	7.9
Libertas College Preparatory Charter	0.9 mi	296	19.7:1	6.3
Foshay Learning Center	0.9 mi	1,624	19.1:1	7.7
Global Education Academy	1.0 mi	373	21.9:1	4.2
Western Avenue Technology Magnet	1.0 mi	532	17.7:1	4.8
Lenicia B. Weemes Elementary	1.0 mi	438	19:1	4.6
Fifty-Second Street Elementary	1.0 mi	616	18.1:1	6.2
New Heights Charter	1.1 mi	406	20.3:1	5.1
West Vernon Avenue Elementary	1.1 mi	523	21.8:1	8.1
Dr. Theodore T. Alexander Jr. Science Center	1.2 mi	612	21.9:1	7.7

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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

C 2.8 / 10

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Student-Teacher Ratio 19.1:1

Instructional Commitment

B+ 7.3 / 10

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School Day Length 7 hours

Annual Instructional Hours 1,260

Diversity & Inclusion

C 3.4 / 10

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Diversity Index 22%

Community Context

Data Unavailable

School Profile

A- 8.1 / 10

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Enrollment 172

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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 88.4%

Black 4.7%

Two or More 4.1%

White 2.9%

Source: NCES Private School Survey (PSS)

Location

4224 S NORMANDIE AVE, Los Angeles, CA 90037

Nearby Alternatives

Families considering St Cecilia Catholic School may also want to explore other elementary schools in the area. Dr. James Edward Jones Primary Center (rated 8.1/10, 0.6 miles away), which scores notably higher. Another option is ICEF Innovation Los Angeles Charter (rated 7.9/10, 0.8 miles away), which scores notably higher. Additionally, Marguerite Poindexter LaMotte Elementary (rated 7.2/10, 0.7 miles away), which scores notably higher. For more schools in Los Angeles, see our Los Angeles schools guide .

Nearby Schools

20 within 1.0 mi

School	Distance	Enrollment	Rating
St. Cecilia Elementary Los Angeles	0.0 mi	149	—
Normandie Avenue Elementary Los Angeles	0.3 mi	548	5.2
KIPP Vida Preparatory Academy Los Angeles	0.3 mi	566	3.8
Manual Arts Senior High Los Angeles	0.4 mi	1,039	6.1
LITTLET CITIZEN WESTSIDE ACD Los Angeles	0.5 mi	60	7.0
Little Citizens Westside Academy #1 Los Angeles	0.5 mi	66	—
Martin Luther King Jr. Elementary Los Angeles	0.6 mi	285	5.9
Dr. James Edward Jones Primary Center Los Angeles	0.6 mi	83	8.1
Menlo Avenue Elementary Los Angeles	0.6 mi	515	6.8
Ednovate - USC Hybrid High College Prep Los Angeles	0.7 mi	527	7.4
Creative Learning STEAM Academy Los Angeles	0.6 mi	30	—
KIPP Scholar Academy Los Angeles	0.7 mi	309	4.7
Russell Westbrook Why Not? Middle Los Angeles	0.7 mi	133	7.5
Barack Obama Global Preparation Academy Los Angeles	0.7 mi	368	4.7
Marguerite Poindexter LaMotte Elementary Los Angeles	0.7 mi	443	7.2
Invictus Leadership Academy Los Angeles	0.8 mi	128	2.4
ICEF Innovation Los Angeles Charter Los Angeles	0.8 mi	254	7.9
Foshay Learning Center Los Angeles	0.9 mi	1,624	7.7
Libertas College Preparatory Charter Los Angeles	0.9 mi	296	6.3
Lenicia B. Weemes Elementary Los Angeles	1.0 mi	438	4.6

Neighborhood Census ACS (2019-2023)

Census data for ZIP 90037 (ACS 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates) · Data sources

Median Income

$56,417

Median Home Value

$632,600

Median Rent

$1,438/mo

Population

67,895

College Educated

9.1%

Homeownership

23%

Avg Commute

35.2 min

Poverty Rate

26.3%

Median Age

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Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about St Cecilia Catholic School

What grades does St Cecilia Catholic School serve?

St Cecilia Catholic School serves students in grades Kindergarten through 8th.

How many students attend St Cecilia Catholic School?

St Cecilia Catholic School has an enrollment of approximately 172 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at St Cecilia Catholic School?

The student-teacher ratio at St Cecilia Catholic School is 19.1:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 11:1 for private schools.

How does St Cecilia Catholic School rank in CA?

St Cecilia Catholic School ranks #1,603 of 1,787 private schools in CA.

What is St Cecilia Catholic School's MySchoolScout rating?

St Cecilia Catholic School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.8 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.

Is St Cecilia Catholic School a private school?

Yes, St Cecilia Catholic 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 Cecilia Catholic School a religious school?

St Cecilia Catholic School has a Roman Catholic religious affiliation.

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Neighborhood Context

Walk Score: 78 Very Walkable
Transit Score: 61 Good Transit
Bike Score: 62 Bikeable

Quick Facts NCES PSS (SY 2021-22)

Grades: Kindergarten – 8th
Enrollment: 172
Gender Split: 49% M / 51% F
Student-Teacher Ratio: 19.1:1
Teachers (FTE): 9
Type: private
Coed Status: coed
Affiliation: Roman Catholic
School Day: 7 hours
Days Per Year: 180 days
Setting: Large City
County: Los Angeles County
Phone: (323) 293-4266

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