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#2561 of 3,177 private schools in CA
St. Columban
Elementary School
10855 Stanford Avenue, Garden Grove, CA 92840
About St. Columban
St. Columban is an private elementary school in Garden Grove, CA 92840. The school serves approximately 275 students in grades Kindergarten – 8th with a student-teacher ratio of 17.2:1.
It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 8.0/10, placing it in the 19.4th percentile among private schools in CA — an above 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 $96,555, where 29% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
Compared to the 45 public schools in Garden Grove, St. Columban rates higher overall (8.0 vs 6.2 average).
Compare to Public Schools
BetaHow St. Columban compares to 45 public schools serving similar grades in Garden Grove, CA
Nearby Elementary Schools
| School | Rating |
|---|---|
| St. Columban (this school) | 8.0 |
| Dr. Walter C. Ralston Intermediate | 7.2 |
| Ethel M. Evans Elementary | 6.8 |
| Agnes Ware Stanley Elementary | 5.9 |
| Mitchell Elementary | 4.7 |
| Ocia A. Peters Elementary | 5.3 |
| Excelsior Elementary | 7.7 |
| Sunnyside Elementary | 5.4 |
| Mark Twain Special Center | 7.7 |
| Brookhurst Elementary | 4.9 |
| Faylane Elementary | 6.2 |
| Linton T. Simmons Elementary | 7.2 |
| Genevieve M. Crosby Elementary | 6.8 |
| Woodbury Elementary | 5.0 |
| C. C. Violette Elementary | 5.3 |
| Donald S. Jordan Intermediate | 6.7 |
| Louis Lake Intermediate | 6.4 |
| A. G. Cook Elementary | 7.3 |
| Izaak Walton Intermediate | 5.3 |
| Morningside Elementary | 5.7 |
| Parkview Elementary | 7.0 |
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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.
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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
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Location
10855 Stanford Avenue, Garden Grove, CA 92840
Nearby Schools
20 within 1.1 mi| School | Distance | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| ST COLUMBAN SCHOOL Garden Grove | 0.1 mi | 8.0 |
| Dr. Walter C. Ralston Intermediate Garden Grove | 0.3 mi | 7.2 |
| Garden Grove High Garden Grove | 0.3 mi | 6.7 |
| Ethel M. Evans Elementary Garden Grove | 0.5 mi | 6.8 |
| OLIVE CREST ACADEMY Garden Grove | 0.5 mi | 8.0 |
| OLIVE CREST ACADEMY - NORTH Garden Grove | 0.6 mi | 8.0 |
| Olive Crest Academy - North Garden Grove | 0.6 mi | 8.0 |
| Agnes Ware Stanley Elementary Garden Grove | 0.6 mi | 5.9 |
| Mitchell Elementary Garden Grove | 0.7 mi | 4.7 |
| CHAPMAN MONTESSORI SCHOOL Garden Grove | 0.9 mi | 8.0 |
| Excelsior Elementary Garden Grove | 1.0 mi | 7.7 |
| Mark Twain Special Center Garden Grove | 1.0 mi | 7.7 |
| Ocia A. Peters Elementary Garden Grove | 0.9 mi | 5.3 |
| Sunnyside Elementary Garden Grove | 1.0 mi | 5.4 |
| KING OF KINGS LUTHERAN Garden Grove | 1.0 mi | 8.0 |
| King of Kings Christian Academy Garden Grove | 1.0 mi | 8.0 |
| Linton T. Simmons Elementary Garden Grove | 1.2 mi | 7.2 |
| Faylane Elementary Garden Grove | 1.2 mi | 6.2 |
| Louis Lake Intermediate Garden Grove | 1.3 mi | 6.4 |
| Brookhurst Elementary Garden Grove | 1.1 mi | 4.9 |
Neighborhood Census ACS (2019-2023)
Census data for ZIP 92840 (ACS 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates) · Data sources
Median Income
$96,555
Median Home Value
$746,900
Median Rent
$1,955/mo
Population
54,475
College Educated
28.5%
Homeownership
53.4%
Avg Commute
28.3 min
Poverty Rate
9.5%
Median Age
37.8
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| BLACK PINE CIRCLE SCHOOL Berkeley, CA | 8.0 |
| BLESSED SACRAMENT CATHOLIC SCHOOL Westminster, CA | 8.0 |
| BPC UPPER SCHOOL Berkeley, CA | 8.0 |
| Black Pine Circle Berkeley, CA | 8.0 |
| Blessed Sacrament School Westminster, CA | 8.0 |
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about St. Columban
What grades does St. Columban serve?
St. Columban serves students in grades Kindergarten through 8th.
How many students attend St. Columban?
St. Columban has an enrollment of approximately 275 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at St. Columban?
The student-teacher ratio at St. Columban is 17.2:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 11:1 for private schools.
How does St. Columban rank in CA?
St. Columban is ranked #2561 out of 3,177 private schools in CA.
What is St. Columban's MySchoolScout rating?
St. Columban has a composite rating of 8.0 out of 10 on MySchoolScout. This score combines academic performance, student growth, equity, and school environment into a single score.
Is St. Columban a private school?
Yes, St. Columban 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.
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Quick Facts NCES PSS (SY 2024-25)
- Grades
- Kindergarten – 8th
- Enrollment
- 275
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 17.2:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 16
- Type
- private
- Coed Status
- coed
- County
- Orange
- Phone
- (714) 534-3947
- Data Year
- 2025–2026
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