Very Good
#340 of 1,787 private schools in CA
Top 19% of private schools
St Dominic Elementary
Elementary School · Los Angeles, CA
A private elementary school in Los Angeles, CA serving grades Pre-K – 8th.
2005 MERTON AVE, Los Angeles, CA 90041
- 11.7:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
PreliminaryWhat 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.
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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
Most recent published year. School vs. CA average.
Test score data not yet available for this school.
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Where St Dominic Elementary sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
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Getting around & local context
- Walk 91Walker's Paradise
- Transit 52Good Transit
- Bike 63Bikeable
- City Safety: High2,223/100K
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Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$111,834
Median home value
$1,135,200
Median rent
$1,797/mo
College educated
51.6%
Homeownership
53.3%
Poverty rate
9.7%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 90041; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Student demographicsNCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS) (SY 2021–22)
Source: NCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS)
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St. Dominic SchoolPrivate · tuition | Not rated | K–8 | 0.1 mi | 172 | Compare → |
| Eagle Rock ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 9.1 | K–6 | 0.2 mi | 763 | Compare → |
| Dahlia Heights ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 9.0 | K–6 | 0.7 mi | 397 | Compare → |
| Eagle Rock Montessori SchoolPrivate · tuition | Not rated | K | 0.9 mi | 10 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
St Dominic Elementary is listed in Los Angeles, CA; verify the current enrollment path directly.
About St Dominic Elementary
St Dominic Elementary is a private elementary school in Los Angeles, CA, serving approximately 230 students in grades Pre-K-8th with a 11.7:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.3 out of 10 and ranks #340 of 1,787 private schools in CA.
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about St Dominic Elementary
What grades does St Dominic Elementary serve?
St Dominic Elementary serves students in grades Pre-K through 8th.
How many students attend St Dominic Elementary?
St Dominic Elementary has an enrollment of approximately 230 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at St Dominic Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at St Dominic Elementary is 11.7:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 11:1 for private schools.
How does St Dominic Elementary rank in CA?
St Dominic Elementary ranks #340 of 1,787 private schools in CA.
What is St Dominic Elementary's MySchoolScout rating?
St Dominic Elementary has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.3 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
Is St Dominic Elementary a private school?
Yes, St Dominic 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 Dominic Elementary a religious school?
St Dominic Elementary has a Roman Catholic religious affiliation.
School factsNCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS) (SY 2021–22)
- Grades
- Pre-K – 8th
- Enrollment
- 230
- Gender Split
- 53% M / 47% F
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 11.7:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 20
- Type
- private
- Coed Status
- coed
- Affiliation
- Roman Catholic
- School Day
- 7 hours
- Days Per Year
- 185 days
- Setting
- Large City
- County
- Los Angeles County
- Phone
- (323) 255-5803
- Area population (ZIP 90041)
- 27,351
- Area average commute
- 29.5 min
- Area median age
- 40.3
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS) · SY 2021–22 · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 90041; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments vintage unavailable; directory SY 2021–22
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