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#2561 of 3,177 private schools in CA

St. Columban

Elementary School

10855 Stanford Avenue, Garden Grove, CA 92840

Private
275
Students
17.2:1
Student-Teacher
Kindergarten – 8th
Grades Served
#2561 of 3,177 in CA

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

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How St. Columban compares to 45 public schools serving similar grades in Garden Grove, CA

Student-Teacher Ratio
17.2:1
This School
vs
23.8:1
Public Avg
Avg School Size
275
This School
vs
453
Public Avg
Avg School Scout Rating
8.0
This School
vs
6.2
Public Avg

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

Showing 20 of 45 schools. View all schools in Garden Grove

Demographics sourced from NCES Private School Survey (PSS) and Common Core of Data (CCD). Comparisons are based on enrollment-weighted averages.

Score Breakdown

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 2.5 / 10
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Student-Teacher Ratio 17.2:1
🕐 Instructional Commitment

Data Unavailable

🌍 Diversity & Inclusion

Data Unavailable

📍 Community Context

Data Unavailable

🏛️ School Profile
? Enrollment size and grade span breadth — indicators of program depth and peer community. (15% of overall score)
A- 7.5 / 10
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Enrollment 275
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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

Test Scores

Test score data not yet available for this school.

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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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.

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
Data Year
2025–2026

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Data Sources: School Info: NCES PSS (SY 2024-25) Neighborhood: Census ACS (2019-2023) Ratings: MySchoolScout (2024) Full data source details