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#3025 of 3,177 private schools in CA

St. Francis De Sales

Elementary School

13368 Valleyheart Drive, Sherman Oaks, CA 91423

Private
316
Students
30.1:1
Student-Teacher
Kindergarten – 8th
Grades Served
#3025 of 3,177 in CA

About St. Francis De Sales

St. Francis De Sales is an private elementary school in Sherman Oaks, CA 91423. The school serves approximately 316 students in grades Kindergarten – 8th with a student-teacher ratio of 30.1:1.

It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.9/10, placing it in the 4.8th 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. Compared to the 6 public schools in Sherman Oaks, St.

Francis De Sales rates higher overall (6.9 vs 6.1 average).

Compare to Public Schools

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How St. Francis De Sales compares to 6 public schools serving similar grades in Sherman Oaks, CA

Student-Teacher Ratio
30.1:1
This School
vs
21.3:1
Public Avg
Avg School Size
316
This School
vs
551
Public Avg
Avg School Scout Rating
6.9
This School
vs
6.1
Public Avg

Nearby Elementary Schools

School Rating
St. Francis De Sales (this school) 6.9
Dixie Canyon Community Charter 5.3
Riverside Drive Charter 6.8
Louis Armstrong Middle 6.8
Chandler Elementary 7.1
Sherman Oaks Elementary Charter 7.0
Ivy Bound Acad of Math Sci and Tech Charter Mid 3.5

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)
D 1.1 / 10
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Student-Teacher Ratio 30.1:1
🕐 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 316
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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

13368 Valleyheart Drive, Sherman Oaks, CA 91423

Nearby Schools

20 within 1.7 mi
School Distance Rating
ST FRANCIS DE SALES SCHOOL Sherman Oaks 0.0 mi 6.9
Dixie Canyon Community Charter Sherman Oaks 0.1 mi 5.3
MERDINIAN ARMENIAN EVANGELICAL SCHOOL Sherman Oaks 0.5 mi 6.9
C. and E. Merdinian Armenian Evangelical School Sherman Oaks 0.5 mi 6.9
Riverside Drive Charter Sherman Oaks 0.7 mi 6.8
Louis Armstrong Middle Sherman Oaks 0.9 mi 6.8
HARVARD-WESTLAKE SCHOOL Studio City 1.0 mi 5.5
Legacy Academy of Jewish Education Inc Sherman Oaks 1.4 mi 6.9
THE BUCKLEY SCHOOL Sherman Oaks 1.2 mi 6.9
Buckley School, The Sherman Oaks 1.3 mi 6.9
Chandler Elementary Sherman Oaks 1.4 mi 7.1
NURTURY THE Sherman Oaks 1.3 mi 6.9
SUNRISE SCHOOL Sherman Oaks 1.5 mi 6.9
Village Glen School Sherman Oaks 1.5 mi 6.9
Beth Hillel Day Valley Village 1.4 mi 5.5
BETH HILLEL DAY SCHOOL Valley Village 1.4 mi 5.5
BETH HILLEL DAY SCHOOL Valley Village 1.4 mi 5.5
Campbell Hall (Episcopal) Studio City 1.5 mi 5.5
Valley Torah High School Valley Village 1.7 mi 5.5
VALLEY TORAH HIGH SCHOOL Valley Village 1.7 mi 5.5

Similar Schools

Schools in the same state with comparable level, size, and ratings

School Rating
A. L. Conner Elementary Orange Cove, CA 6.9
Alvarado Elementary Signal Hill, CA 6.9
Amy Imai Elementary Mountain View, CA 6.9
Aptitud Community Academy at Goss San Jose, CA 6.9
Birdielee V. Bright Elementary Los Angeles, CA 6.9
Burton Street Elementary Panorama City, CA 6.9

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about St. Francis De Sales

What grades does St. Francis De Sales serve?

St. Francis De Sales serves students in grades Kindergarten through 8th.

How many students attend St. Francis De Sales?

St. Francis De Sales has an enrollment of approximately 316 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at St. Francis De Sales?

The student-teacher ratio at St. Francis De Sales is 30.1:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 11:1 for private schools.

How does St. Francis De Sales rank in CA?

St. Francis De Sales is ranked #3025 out of 3,177 private schools in CA.

What is St. Francis De Sales's MySchoolScout rating?

St. Francis De Sales has a composite rating of 6.9 out of 10 on MySchoolScout. This score combines academic performance, student growth, equity, and school environment into a single score.

Is St. Francis De Sales a private school?

Yes, St. Francis De Sales 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
316
Student-Teacher Ratio
30.1:1
Teachers (FTE)
11
Type
private
Coed Status
coed
County
Los Angeles
Data Year
2025–2026

How We Rate Schools

Our ratings combine academic performance, growth, equity, and school environment into a single 1-10 score using publicly available data.

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Data Sources: School Info: NCES PSS (SY 2024-25) Ratings: MySchoolScout (2024) Full data source details