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#1418 of 1,787 private schools in CA

St Columban School

Elementary School

10855 STANFORD AVE, Garden Grove, CA 92840

Last updated: July 2026

Private

Enrollment

291

Student-Teacher

29.1:1

Score

5.3

Grades

Pre-K – 8th

Enrollment

291

Student-Teacher

29.1:1

Score

5.3

Grades

Pre-K – 8th

Data vintage
2021-22

Data vintage2021-22

How this school compares

California private schools

#1,418 of 1,787

In Garden Grove

#9 of 9

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About St Columban School

St Columban School is a private elementary school in Garden Grove, CA. St Columban School serves approximately 291 students, and covers grades Pre-K-8th, and has a 29.1:1 student-teacher ratio. St Columban School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.3 out of 10 and ranks #1,418 of 1,787 private schools in CA.

How it compares0.9 pts below CA schools

5.3

This school 5.3 · Average
CA avg 6.2

What Parents Should Know

St Columban School runs 29.1:1 students to teachers, above the national average. That often means bigger classes. Ask how the school supports kids who need extra help, and whether there are teaching assistants or small-group time.

St Columban 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.

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

Student-Teacher Ratio

29.1:1

This School

23.8:1

Public Avg

Avg School Size

291

This School

453

Public Avg

Avg School Scout Rating

5.3

This School

7.4

Public Avg

Student Demographics

Asian 56.7% vs 0%

White 19.9% vs 0%

Hispanic 15.8% vs 0%

St Columban School Garden Grove Public Avg

Nearby Elementary Schools

School	Distance	Enrollment	STR	Rating
St Columban School (this school)	—	291	29.1:1	5.3
Dr. Walter C. Ralston Intermediate	0.2 mi	506	22:1	7.6
Ethel M. Evans Elementary	0.4 mi	431	22.7:1	9.1
Agnes Ware Stanley Elementary	0.6 mi	342	26.3:1	7.0
Mitchell Elementary	0.8 mi	400	25:1	5.9
Ocia A. Peters Elementary	1.0 mi	912	25.3:1	6.9
Mark Twain Special Center	1.0 mi	85	12.1:1	4.4
Excelsior Elementary	1.0 mi	438	23.1:1	8.9
Sunnyside Elementary	1.0 mi	522	26.1:1	7.3
Brookhurst Elementary	1.1 mi	415	24.4:1	7.0
Faylane Elementary	1.1 mi	487	25.6:1	8.2
Linton T. Simmons Elementary	1.1 mi	264	24:1	6.3
Genevieve M. Crosby Elementary	1.2 mi	323	23.1:1	8.5
Louis Lake Intermediate	1.2 mi	451	25.1:1	8.0
C. C. Violette Elementary	1.3 mi	263	23.9:1	6.3
Donald S. Jordan Intermediate	1.3 mi	588	25.6:1	8.5
Woodbury Elementary	1.3 mi	336	21:1	7.1
A. G. Cook Elementary	1.4 mi	355	25.4:1	9.2
Izaak Walton Intermediate	1.4 mi	509	23.1:1	8.1
Morningside Elementary	1.5 mi	426	25.1:1	8.6
Parkview Elementary	1.8 mi	440	23.2:1	6.3

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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- 1.6 / 10

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Student-Teacher Ratio 29.1:1

Instructional Commitment

B+ 7.3 / 10

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School Day Length 7 hours

Annual Instructional Hours 1,260

Diversity & Inclusion

B+ 7.2 / 10

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Diversity Index 61%

Community Context

Data Unavailable

School Profile

A- 8.1 / 10

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Enrollment 291

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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)

Asian 56.7%

White 19.9%

Hispanic 15.8%

Two or More 7.2%

Pacific Islander 0.3%

Source: NCES Private School Survey (PSS)

Location

10855 STANFORD AVE, Garden Grove, CA 92840

Nearby Alternatives

Families considering St Columban School may also want to explore other elementary schools in the area. Ethel M. Evans Elementary (rated 9.1/10, 0.4 miles away), which scores notably higher. Another option is Excelsior Elementary (rated 8.9/10, 1.0 miles away), which scores notably higher. Additionally, Faylane Elementary (rated 8.2/10, 1.1 miles away), which scores notably higher. For more schools in Garden Grove, see our Garden Grove schools guide .

Nearby Schools

20 within 1.1 mi

School	Distance	Enrollment	Rating
St. Columban Garden Grove	0.1 mi	275	—
Dr. Walter C. Ralston Intermediate Garden Grove	0.2 mi	506	7.6
Garden Grove High Garden Grove	0.4 mi	2,198	8.7
Ethel M. Evans Elementary Garden Grove	0.4 mi	431	9.1
Agnes Ware Stanley Elementary Garden Grove	0.6 mi	342	7.0
OLIVE CREST ACADEMY Garden Grove	0.6 mi	60	6.2
OLIVE CREST ACADEMY - NORTH Garden Grove	0.6 mi	60	6.5
Olive Crest Academy - North Garden Grove	0.6 mi	106	—
Mitchell Elementary Garden Grove	0.8 mi	400	5.9
CHAPMAN MONTESSORI SCHOOL Garden Grove	0.9 mi	10	—
Excelsior Elementary Garden Grove	1.0 mi	438	8.9
Mark Twain Special Center Garden Grove	1.0 mi	85	4.4
Linton T. Simmons Elementary Garden Grove	1.1 mi	264	6.3
Ocia A. Peters Elementary Garden Grove	1.0 mi	912	6.9
Sunnyside Elementary Garden Grove	1.0 mi	522	7.3
Faylane Elementary Garden Grove	1.1 mi	487	8.2
KING OF KINGS LUTHERAN Garden Grove	1.1 mi	54	5.5
King of Kings Christian Academy Garden Grove	1.1 mi	39	—
Louis Lake Intermediate Garden Grove	1.2 mi	451	8.0
Brookhurst Elementary Garden Grove	1.1 mi	415	7.0

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 School

What grades does St Columban School serve?

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

How many students attend St Columban School?

St Columban School has an enrollment of approximately 291 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at St Columban School?

The student-teacher ratio at St Columban School is 29.1:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 11:1 for private schools.

How does St Columban School rank in CA?

St Columban School ranks #1,418 of 1,787 private schools in CA.

What is St Columban School's MySchoolScout rating?

St Columban School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.3 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.

Is St Columban School a private school?

Yes, St Columban 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 Columban School a religious school?

St Columban School has a Roman Catholic religious affiliation.

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Neighborhood Context

Walk Score: 82 Very Walkable
Transit Score: 35 Some Transit
Bike Score: 56 Bikeable

Quick Facts NCES PSS (SY 2021-22)

Grades: Pre-K – 8th
Enrollment: 291
Gender Split: 43% M / 57% F
Student-Teacher Ratio: 29.1:1
Teachers (FTE): 10
Type: private
Coed Status: coed
Affiliation: Roman Catholic
School Day: 7 hours
Days Per Year: 180 days
Setting: Large Suburb
County: Orange County
Phone: (714) 534-3947

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