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#2612 of 3,177 private schools in CA

St. Dorothy Elementary School

Elementary School

215 South Valley Center, Glendora, CA 91741

Private
209
Students
17.4:1
Student-Teacher
Kindergarten – 8th
Grades Served
#2612 of 3,177 in CA

About St. Dorothy Elementary School

St. Dorothy Elementary School is an private elementary school in Glendora, CA 91741. The school serves approximately 209 students in grades Kindergarten – 8th with a student-teacher ratio of 17.4:1.

It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.3/10, placing it in the 17.8th percentile among private schools in CA — an 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 $127,063, where 47% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Compared to the 11 public schools in Glendora, St. Dorothy Elementary School rates higher overall (6.3 vs 5.5 average).

Compare to Public Schools

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How St. Dorothy Elementary School compares to 11 public schools serving similar grades in Glendora, CA

Student-Teacher Ratio
17.4:1
This School
vs
23.1:1
Public Avg
Avg School Size
209
This School
vs
453
Public Avg
Avg School Scout Rating
6.3
This School
vs
5.5
Public Avg

Nearby Elementary Schools

School Rating
St. Dorothy Elementary School (this school) 6.3
Sellers Elementary 4.6
Cullen Elementary 5.4
Goddard Middle 5.7
Sutherland Elementary 5.8
Willow Elementary 8.0
Bridges Community Day 6.3
Oak Knoll Alternative 5.5
La Fetra Elementary 6.3
Washington Elementary 6.1
Stanton Elementary 3.3
Sandburg Middle 4.0

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- 2.4 / 10
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Student-Teacher Ratio 17.4:1
🕐 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 209
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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

215 South Valley Center, Glendora, CA 91741

Nearby Schools

20 within 1.8 mi
School Distance Rating
ST DOROTHY CATHOLIC SCHOOL Glendora 0.0 mi 6.3
Glendora High Glendora 0.2 mi 4.2
HOPE LUTHERAN ELEMENTARY SCHOOL Glendora 0.5 mi 6.3
Hope Lutheran Elementary Glendora 0.5 mi 6.3
Sellers Elementary Glendora 0.8 mi 4.6
REAL LIFE LA PRESCHOOL AND KINDERGARTEN Glendora 0.7 mi 6.3
Cullen Elementary Glendora 1.0 mi 5.4
Goddard Middle Glendora 1.1 mi 5.7
Willow Elementary Glendora 1.4 mi 8.0
Gladstone Elementary San Dimas 1.4 mi 6.7
Sutherland Elementary Glendora 1.3 mi 5.8
Arrow High (Continuation) Glendora 1.6 mi 4.3
Oak Knoll Alternative Glendora 1.6 mi 5.5
Bridges Community Day Glendora 1.6 mi 6.3
Arma J. Shull Elementary San Dimas 1.6 mi 6.4
ARROW MONTESSORI SCHOOL OF SAN DIMAS San Dimas 1.7 mi 7.8
Arrow Montessori School of San Dimas San Dimas 1.7 mi 7.8
FOOTHILL CHRISTIAN SCHOOL Glendora 1.8 mi 6.3
DOVE DAY SCHOOL- EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMS- INC. San Dimas 2.1 mi 7.8
Whitcomb Continuation High Glendora 1.8 mi 5.1

Neighborhood Census ACS (2019-2023)

Census data for ZIP 91741 (ACS 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates) · Data sources

Median Income

$127,063

Median Home Value

$923,700

Median Rent

$2,212/mo

Population

26,166

College Educated

47.3%

Homeownership

72%

Avg Commute

32.5 min

Poverty Rate

4.3%

Median Age

42.4

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School Rating
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CITY TREE CHRISTIAN SCHOOL San Diego, CA 6.3
Cadman Elementary San Diego, CA 6.3
Chabad Hebrew Academy San Diego, CA 6.3
Conejo Academy of Leadership and Language Immersion Thousand Oaks, CA 6.3

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about St. Dorothy Elementary School

What grades does St. Dorothy Elementary School serve?

St. Dorothy Elementary School serves students in grades Kindergarten through 8th.

How many students attend St. Dorothy Elementary School?

St. Dorothy Elementary School has an enrollment of approximately 209 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at St. Dorothy Elementary School?

The student-teacher ratio at St. Dorothy Elementary School is 17.4:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 11:1 for private schools.

How does St. Dorothy Elementary School rank in CA?

St. Dorothy Elementary School is ranked #2612 out of 3,177 private schools in CA.

What is St. Dorothy Elementary School's MySchoolScout rating?

St. Dorothy Elementary School has a composite rating of 6.3 out of 10 on MySchoolScout. This score combines academic performance, student growth, equity, and school environment into a single score.

Is St. Dorothy Elementary School a private school?

Yes, St. Dorothy Elementary School 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
209
Student-Teacher Ratio
17.4:1
Teachers (FTE)
12
Type
private
Coed Status
coed
County
Los Angeles
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