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Below Average

#1558 of 1,787 private schools in CA

St Finbar Parish School

Elementary School

2120 W OLIVE AVE, Burbank, CA 91506

Private

Enrollment

237

Student-Teacher

19.9:1

Score

4.9

Grades

Kindergarten – 8th

Data vintage2021-22

How this school compares

California private schools

#1,558 of 1,787

In Burbank

#7 of 7

public schools

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St Finbar Parish School

4.9/10

Elementary School in Burbank · grades Kindergarten – 8th. Start here, then compare fit against nearby and district options.

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About St Finbar Parish School

St Finbar Parish School is a private elementary school in Burbank, CA. St Finbar Parish School serves approximately 237 students, and covers grades Kindergarten-8th, and has a 19.9:1 student-teacher ratio. St Finbar Parish School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.9 out of 10 and ranks #1,558 of 1,787 private schools in CA.

How it compares1.3 pts below CA schools
  • This school 4.9 · Below Average
  • CA avg 6.2

What Parents Should Know

St Finbar Parish 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.

Compare to Public Schools

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How St Finbar Parish School compares to 26 public schools serving similar grades in Burbank, CA

Student-Teacher Ratio
19.9:1
This School
vs
21:1
Public Avg
Avg School Size
237
This School
vs
497
Public Avg
Avg School Scout Rating
4.9
This School
vs
7.0
Public Avg

Student Demographics

White 78.9% vs 0%
Asian 3% vs 0%
Black 0.8% vs 0%
St Finbar Parish School Burbank Public Avg

Nearby Elementary Schools

School Rating
St Finbar Parish School (this school) 4.9
Dolores Huerta Middle 5.5
Walt Disney Elementary 7.6
R. L. Stevenson Elementary 7.9
William McKinley Elementary 5.0
Theodore Roosevelt Elementary 7.5
Thomas Edison Elementary 6.9
Burbank USD Community Day
Magnolia Park
Bret Harte Elementary 7.3
Burbank Unified Independent Learning Academy (BUILA) 5.4
Luther Burbank Middle 6.5
Providencia Elementary 6.8
Joaquin Miller Elementary 5.5
Ralph Emerson Elementary 5.8
John Muir Middle 6.7
Thomas Jefferson Elementary 6.6
George Washington Elementary 7.4
PUC CALS Middle School and Early College High 7.2
PUC Comm Charter Mid and PUC Comm Charter Early College High 7.9
PUC Lakeview Charter Academy 5.5

Showing 20 of 26 schools. View all schools in Burbank

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 2.6 / 10
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Student-Teacher Ratio 19.9:1
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)
C+ 4.2 / 10
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Diversity Index 35%
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 237
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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 78.9%
Pacific Islander 15.6%
Asian 3.0%
Two or More 1.7%
Black 0.8%

Source: NCES Private School Survey (PSS)

Location

2120 W OLIVE AVE, Burbank, CA 91506

Nearby Alternatives

Families considering St Finbar Parish School may also want to explore other elementary schools in the area. R. L. Stevenson Elementary (rated 7.9/10, 0.8 miles away), which scores notably higher. Another option is Walt Disney Elementary (rated 7.6/10, 0.8 miles away), which scores notably higher. Additionally, Theodore Roosevelt Elementary (rated 7.5/10, 1.1 miles away), which scores notably higher. For more schools in Burbank, see our Burbank schools guide .

Nearby Schools

20 within 1.6 mi
School Distance Rating
Saint Finbar School Burbank 0.0 mi
Burroughs High Burbank 0.5 mi 6.8
PROVIDENCE HIGH SCHOOL Burbank 0.6 mi 5.4
Dolores Huerta Middle Burbank 0.6 mi 5.5
Walt Disney Elementary Burbank 0.8 mi 7.6
R. L. Stevenson Elementary Burbank 0.8 mi 7.9
International School of Los Angeles-BB Burbank 0.8 mi
INTERNATIONAL SCHOOL OF LOS ANGELES-BURBANK Burbank 0.8 mi 7.2
Joyful Zen Academy LLC Burbank 0.9 mi
William McKinley Elementary Burbank 0.9 mi 5.0
Thomas Edison Elementary Burbank 1.1 mi 6.9
Theodore Roosevelt Elementary Burbank 1.1 mi 7.5
Brighton Hall Burbank 1.1 mi
BRIGHTON HALL SCHOOL Burbank 1.1 mi 5.7
MEDIA CENTER MONTESSORI PRESCHOOL/KINDERGARTEN Burbank 1.1 mi
BURBANK EDU-CARE PRESCHOOL & KINDERGARTEN Burbank 1.5 mi
Magnolia Park Burbank 1.6 mi
Monterey High (Continuation) Burbank 1.6 mi 5.6
Burbank USD Community Day Burbank 1.6 mi
Bret Harte Elementary Burbank 1.6 mi 7.3

Neighborhood Census ACS (2019-2023)

Census data for ZIP 91506 (ACS 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates) · Data sources

Median Income

$107,171

Median Home Value

$1,055,600

Median Rent

$1,913/mo

Population

18,773

College Educated

47.1%

Homeownership

58.5%

Avg Commute

24.9 min

Poverty Rate

9.4%

Median Age

43.4

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Bracher Elementary Santa Clara, CA 4.9

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about St Finbar Parish School

What grades does St Finbar Parish School serve?

St Finbar Parish School serves students in grades Kindergarten through 8th.

How many students attend St Finbar Parish School?

St Finbar Parish School has an enrollment of approximately 237 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at St Finbar Parish School?

The student-teacher ratio at St Finbar Parish School is 19.9:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 11:1 for private schools.

How does St Finbar Parish School rank in CA?

St Finbar Parish School ranks #1,558 of 1,787 private schools in CA.

What is St Finbar Parish School's MySchoolScout rating?

St Finbar Parish School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.9 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.

Is St Finbar Parish School a private school?

Yes, St Finbar Parish 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 Finbar Parish School a religious school?

St Finbar Parish 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
73 Very Bikeable

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Quick Facts NCES PSS (SY 2021-22)

Grades
Kindergarten – 8th
Enrollment
237
Gender Split
51% M / 49% F
Student-Teacher Ratio
19.9:1
Teachers (FTE)
12
Type
private
Coed Status
coed
Affiliation
Roman Catholic
School Day
7 hours
Days Per Year
180 days
Setting
Midsize City
County
Los Angeles County

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