Very Good

#340 of 1,787 private schools in CA

Top 19% of private schools

St Dominic Elementary

Elementary School

2005 MERTON AVE, Los Angeles, CA 90041

Last updated: July 2026

Private

Enrollment

230

Student-Teacher

11.7:1

Score

7.3

Grades

Pre-K – 8th

Enrollment

230

Student-Teacher

11.7:1

Score

7.3

Grades

Pre-K – 8th

Data vintage
2021-22

Data vintage2021-22

How this school compares

California private schools

#340 of 1,787

In Los Angeles

#21 of 137

public schools

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About St Dominic Elementary

St Dominic Elementary is a private elementary school in Los Angeles, CA. St Dominic Elementary serves approximately 230 students, and covers grades Pre-K-8th, and has a 11.7:1 student-teacher ratio. St Dominic Elementary has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.3 out of 10 and ranks #340 of 1,787 private schools in CA.

How it compares1.1 pts above CA schools

7.3

This school 7.3 · Very Good
CA avg 6.2

What Parents Should Know

St Dominic 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.

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How St Dominic Elementary compares to 451 public schools serving similar grades in Los Angeles, CA

Student-Teacher Ratio

11.7:1

This School

19.8:1

Public Avg

Avg School Size

230

This School

429

Public Avg

Avg School Scout Rating

7.3

This School

6.8

Public Avg

Student Demographics

Hispanic 41.3% vs 0%

Asian 40.4% vs 0%

White 3% vs 0%

St Dominic Elementary Los Angeles Public Avg

Nearby Elementary Schools

School	Distance	Enrollment	STR	Rating
St Dominic Elementary (this school)	—	230	11.7:1	7.3
Eagle Rock Elementary	0.2 mi	763	21.8:1	9.1
Eagle Rock High	0.5 mi	2,059	19.2:1	8.9
Dahlia Heights Elementary	0.7 mi	397	24.8:1	9.0
Rockdale Visual & Performing Arts Magnet	1.1 mi	316	22.6:1	8.9
Delevan Drive Elementary	1.2 mi	480	20.9:1	8.5
Toland Way Elementary	1.2 mi	233	16.6:1	5.4
Buchanan Street Elementary	1.4 mi	260	16.2:1	6.8
Yorkdale Elementary	1.6 mi	209	19:1	6.9
Annandale Elementary	1.6 mi	98	14:1	5.3
Benjamin Franklin Senior High	1.7 mi	1,350	18.2:1	7.9
Aldama Elementary	2.0 mi	347	19.3:1	6.6
Richard Riordan Primary Center	2.1 mi	146	18.2:1	4.9
Monte Vista Street Elementary	2.1 mi	196	19.6:1	6.5
Luther Burbank Middle	2.1 mi	866	16.7:1	8.8
Fletcher Drive Elementary	2.2 mi	185	18.5:1	7.2
Garvanza Elementary	2.2 mi	248	22.5:1	7.5
Washington Irving Mid Sch Math Music and Engr Magnet	2.2 mi	815	16:1	9.3
Academia Avance Charter	2.2 mi	241	17.2:1	6.1
ISANA Octavia Academy	2.3 mi	356	22.2:1	6.2
Mt. Washington Elementary	2.3 mi	434	24.1:1	8.6

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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

B 6.1 / 10

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Student-Teacher Ratio 11.7:1

Instructional Commitment

A- 8.4 / 10

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School Day Length 7 hours

Annual Instructional Hours 1,295

Diversity & Inclusion

A- 7.8 / 10

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Diversity Index 64%

Community Context

Data Unavailable

School Profile

A- 8.1 / 10

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Enrollment 230

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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)

Hispanic 41.3%

Asian 40.4%

Two or More 15.2%

White 3.0%

Source: NCES Private School Survey (PSS)

Location

2005 MERTON AVE, Los Angeles, CA 90041

Nearby Alternatives

Families considering St Dominic Elementary may also want to explore other elementary schools in the area. Eagle Rock Elementary (rated 9.1/10, 0.2 miles away), which scores notably higher. Another option is Dahlia Heights Elementary (rated 9.0/10, 0.7 miles away), which scores notably higher. Additionally, Rockdale Visual & Performing Arts Magnet (rated 8.9/10, 1.1 miles away), which scores notably higher. For more schools in Los Angeles, see our Los Angeles schools guide .

Nearby Schools

20 within 1.7 mi

School	Distance	Enrollment	Rating
St. Dominic School Los Angeles	0.1 mi	172	—
Eagle Rock Elementary Los Angeles	0.2 mi	763	9.1
Eagle Rock High Los Angeles	0.5 mi	2,059	8.9
Dahlia Heights Elementary Los Angeles	0.7 mi	397	9.0
Pasadena Waldorf School Los Angeles	0.8 mi	200	—
EAGLE ROCK MONTESSORI SCHOOL Los Angeles	0.9 mi	10	—
Glenoaks Elementary Glendale	1.1 mi	509	6.1
Toland Way Elementary Los Angeles	1.2 mi	233	5.4
Rockdale Visual & Performing Arts Magnet Los Angeles	1.1 mi	316	8.9
Delevan Drive Elementary Los Angeles	1.2 mi	480	8.5
Buchanan Street Elementary Los Angeles	1.4 mi	260	6.8
Glendale High Glendale	1.3 mi	2,006	5.5
Kids' World School Los Angeles	1.4 mi	7	—
GLENDALE PRESCHOOL & KINDERGARTEN Glendale	1.4 mi	3	—
Highland Park Continuation Los Angeles	1.6 mi	57	6.0
Glendale Adventist Academy Glendale	1.5 mi	313	—
PUC CALS Middle School and Early College High Burbank	1.4 mi	307	7.2
GLENDALE ADVENTIST ACADEMY Glendale	1.6 mi	329	7.6
Yorkdale Elementary Los Angeles	1.6 mi	209	6.9
Benjamin Franklin Senior High Los Angeles	1.7 mi	1,350	7.9

Neighborhood Census ACS (2019-2023)

Census data for ZIP 90041 (ACS 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates) · Data sources

Median Income

$111,834

Median Home Value

$1,135,200

Median Rent

$1,797/mo

Population

27,351

College Educated

51.6%

Homeownership

53.3%

Avg Commute

29.5 min

Poverty Rate

9.7%

Median Age

40.3

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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.

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Neighborhood Context

Walk Score: 91 Walker's Paradise
Transit Score: 52 Good Transit
Bike Score: 63 Bikeable

Quick Facts NCES 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

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