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#902 of 1,787 private schools in CA

St Cornelius Elementary

Elementary School

3330 N BELLFLOWER BLVD, Long Beach, CA 90808

Private

Enrollment

247

Student-Teacher

17.9:1

Score

6.3

Grades

Pre-K – 8th

Data vintage2021-22

How this school compares

California private schools

#902 of 1,787

In Long Beach

#14 of 22

public schools

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St Cornelius Elementary

6.3/10

Elementary School in Long Beach · grades Pre-K – 8th. Start here, then compare fit against nearby and district options.

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About St Cornelius Elementary

St Cornelius Elementary is a private elementary school in Long Beach, CA. St Cornelius Elementary serves approximately 247 students, and covers grades Pre-K-8th, and has a 17.9:1 student-teacher ratio. St Cornelius Elementary has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.3 out of 10 and ranks #902 of 1,787 private schools in CA.

How it comparesOn par with CA schools
  • This school 6.3 · Average
  • CA avg 6.2

What Parents Should Know

St Cornelius Elementary 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 Cornelius Elementary compares to 61 public schools serving similar grades in Long Beach, CA

Student-Teacher Ratio
17.9:1
This School
vs
24.7:1
Public Avg
Avg School Size
247
This School
vs
647
Public Avg
Avg School Scout Rating
6.3
This School
vs
6.3
Public Avg

Student Demographics

White 35.6% vs 0%
Hispanic 22.7% vs 0%
Black 2% vs 0%
Asian 0.8% vs 0%
St Cornelius Elementary Long Beach Public Avg

Nearby Elementary Schools

School Rating
St Cornelius Elementary (this school) 6.3
Burcham Elementary 8.0
Marshall Academy of the Arts 8.3
Carver Elementary 7.3
Henry 8.2
Stanford Middle 7.0
Prisk Elementary 8.8
Cubberley K-8 8.2
Emerson Parkside Academy 9.0
Bixby Elementary 7.5
Bancroft Middle 6.6
Twain Elementary 6.2
Helen Keller Middle 7.8
Gant Elementary 7.8
Tincher Preparatory 8.8
Newcomb Academy 8.5
Bryant Elementary 6.6
Olivia Nieto Herrera Elementary 3.9
Jefferson Leadership Academies 7.6
Willard Elementary 5.9
Hughes Middle 7.0

Showing 20 of 61 schools. View all schools in Long Beach

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
? Student-teacher ratio calibrated against other private schools. Lower ratios mean more individual attention. (30% of overall score)
C 3.2 / 10
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Student-Teacher Ratio 17.9:1
Instructional Commitment
? Total annual instructional hours based on school day length and days per year. (15% of overall score)
B+ 7.3 / 10
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School Day Length 7 hours
Annual Instructional Hours 1,260
Diversity & Inclusion
? Racial and ethnic diversity of the student body using Simpson's diversity index. (20% of overall score)
A 9.0 / 10
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Diversity Index 70%
Community Context

Data Unavailable

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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Enrollment 247
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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)

White 35.6%
Two or More 34.0%
Hispanic 22.7%
Pacific Islander 4.9%
Black 2.0%
Asian 0.8%

Source: NCES Private School Survey (PSS)

Location

3330 N BELLFLOWER BLVD, Long Beach, CA 90808

Nearby Alternatives

Families considering St Cornelius Elementary may also want to explore other elementary schools in the area. Emerson Parkside Academy (rated 9.0/10, 1.4 miles away), which scores notably higher. Another option is Prisk Elementary (rated 8.8/10, 1.3 miles away), which scores notably higher. Additionally, Henry (rated 8.2/10, 1.0 miles away), which scores notably higher. For more schools in Long Beach, see our Long Beach schools guide .

Nearby Schools

20 within 1.5 mi
School Distance Rating
St. Cornelius School Long Beach 0.0 mi
Burcham Elementary Long Beach 0.3 mi 8.0
Carver Elementary Long Beach 0.4 mi 7.3
Marshall Academy of the Arts Long Beach 0.4 mi 8.3
Henry Long Beach 1.0 mi 8.2
Millikan High Long Beach 1.1 mi 7.6
Stanford Middle Long Beach 1.2 mi 7.0
Prisk Elementary Long Beach 1.3 mi 8.8
Spectrum Center Schools-Lakewood High School Lakewood 1.4 mi
St. Maria Goretti School Long Beach 1.3 mi
Lakewood High Lakewood 1.4 mi 5.8
BETHANY BAPTIST ELEMENTARY Long Beach 1.4 mi 6.2
Bethany Baptist Elementary Long Beach 1.4 mi
OUR LADY OF REFUGE SCHOOL Long Beach 1.5 mi 5.6
Our Lady of Refuge Catholic Long Beach 1.5 mi
Bixby Elementary Long Beach 1.5 mi 7.5
Cubberley K-8 Long Beach 1.3 mi 8.2
Bancroft Middle Long Beach 1.6 mi 6.6
Emerson Parkside Academy Long Beach 1.4 mi 9.0
MARINA MONTESSORI Long Beach 1.5 mi

Neighborhood Census ACS (2019-2023)

Census data for ZIP 90808 (ACS 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates) · Data sources

Median Income

$131,959

Median Home Value

$900,100

Median Rent

$2,271/mo

Population

39,351

College Educated

46.3%

Homeownership

83.1%

Avg Commute

29.1 min

Poverty Rate

4.9%

Median Age

43.9

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Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about St Cornelius Elementary

What grades does St Cornelius Elementary serve?

St Cornelius Elementary serves students in grades Pre-K through 8th.

How many students attend St Cornelius Elementary?

St Cornelius Elementary has an enrollment of approximately 247 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at St Cornelius Elementary?

The student-teacher ratio at St Cornelius Elementary is 17.9:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 11:1 for private schools.

How does St Cornelius Elementary rank in CA?

St Cornelius Elementary ranks #902 of 1,787 private schools in CA.

What is St Cornelius Elementary's MySchoolScout rating?

St Cornelius Elementary has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.3 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.

Is St Cornelius Elementary a private school?

Yes, St Cornelius Elementary 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 Cornelius Elementary a religious school?

St Cornelius Elementary has a Roman Catholic religious affiliation.

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Neighborhood Context

Walk Score
45 Car-Dependent
Transit Score
37 Some Transit
Bike Score
67 Bikeable

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Quick Facts NCES PSS (SY 2021-22)

Grades
Pre-K – 8th
Enrollment
247
Gender Split
40% M / 60% F
Student-Teacher Ratio
17.9:1
Teachers (FTE)
14
Type
private
Coed Status
coed
Affiliation
Roman Catholic
School Day
7 hours
Days Per Year
180 days
Setting
Large City
County
Los Angeles County

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