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St. Francis De Sales
Elementary School
13368 Valleyheart Drive, Sherman Oaks, CA 91423
Enrollment
316
Student-Teacher
30.1:1
Grades
Kindergarten – 8th
Enrollment
316
Student-Teacher
30.1:1
Grades
Kindergarten – 8th
Data vintage
2024-25
Data vintage2024-25
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St. Francis De Sales
Elementary School in Sherman Oaks · grades Kindergarten – 8th. Start here, then compare fit against nearby and district options.
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About St. Francis De Sales
St. Francis De Sales is a private elementary school in Sherman Oaks, CA. St.
Francis De Sales serves approximately 316 students, and covers grades Kindergarten-8th, and has a 30.1:1 student-teacher ratio. MySchoolScout does not publish a rating for this profile because there is not enough verified data to rate it fairly. Based on limited data: 0% component coverage.
What Parents Should Know
St. Francis De Sales runs 30.1:1 students to teachers, above the national average. That often means bigger classes. Ask how the school supports kids who need extra help, and whether there are teaching assistants or small-group time.
St. Francis De Sales 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
BetaHow St. Francis De Sales compares to 6 public schools serving similar grades in Sherman Oaks, CA
Nearby Elementary Schools
| School | Rating |
|---|---|
| St. Francis De Sales (this school) | — |
| Dixie Canyon Community Charter | 8.3 |
| Riverside Drive Charter | 7.6 |
| Louis Armstrong Middle | 6.6 |
| Chandler Elementary | 8.6 |
| Sherman Oaks Elementary Charter | 8.4 |
| Ivy Bound Acad of Math Sci and Tech Charter Mid | 4.0 |
Demographics sourced from NCES Private School Survey (PSS) and Common Core of Data (CCD). Comparisons are based on enrollment-weighted averages.
School Profile
Limited Data- Grades
- Kindergarten – 8th
- Enrollment
- 316 students
- Type
- Private
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 30.1:1
- Address
- 13368 Valleyheart Drive, Sherman Oaks, CA 91423
- Phone
- (818) 784-9573
- Data Year
- SY 2024-25
Why doesn't this school have a score?
We don't have enough verified data to rate this school fairly. Private schools in CA aren't required to report standardized test scores to the state, which limits the data available for our rating model.
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Test Scores
Test score data not yet available for this school.
Location
13368 Valleyheart Drive, Sherman Oaks, CA 91423
Nearby Alternatives
Families considering St. Francis De Sales may also want to explore other elementary schools in the area. Chandler Elementary (rated 8.6/10, 1.4 miles away). Another option is Dixie Canyon Community Charter (rated 8.3/10, 0.1 miles away). Additionally, Riverside Drive Charter (rated 7.6/10, 0.7 miles away). For more schools in Sherman Oaks, see our Sherman Oaks schools guide .
Nearby Schools
20 within 1.7 mi| School | Distance | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| ST FRANCIS DE SALES SCHOOL Sherman Oaks | 0.0 mi | 4.8 |
| Dixie Canyon Community Charter Sherman Oaks | 0.1 mi | 8.3 |
| MERDINIAN ARMENIAN EVANGELICAL SCHOOL Sherman Oaks | 0.5 mi | 6.3 |
| C. and E. Merdinian Armenian Evangelical School Sherman Oaks | 0.5 mi | — |
| Riverside Drive Charter Sherman Oaks | 0.7 mi | 7.6 |
| Louis Armstrong Middle Sherman Oaks | 0.9 mi | 6.6 |
| HARVARD-WESTLAKE SCHOOL Studio City | 1.0 mi | 6.0 |
| Legacy Academy of Jewish Education Inc Sherman Oaks | 1.4 mi | — |
| THE BUCKLEY SCHOOL Sherman Oaks | 1.2 mi | 6.1 |
| Buckley School, The Sherman Oaks | 1.3 mi | — |
| Chandler Elementary Sherman Oaks | 1.4 mi | 8.6 |
| NURTURY THE Sherman Oaks | 1.3 mi | 4.9 |
| SUNRISE SCHOOL Sherman Oaks | 1.5 mi | 5.3 |
| Village Glen School Sherman Oaks | 1.5 mi | — |
| Beth Hillel Day Valley Village | 1.4 mi | — |
| BETH HILLEL DAY SCHOOL Valley Village | 1.4 mi | 5.8 |
| BETH HILLEL DAY SCHOOL Valley Village | 1.4 mi | 6.0 |
| Campbell Hall (Episcopal) Studio City | 1.5 mi | — |
| Valley Torah High School Valley Village | 1.7 mi | — |
| VALLEY TORAH HIGH SCHOOL Valley Village | 1.7 mi | 7.2 |
Neighborhood Census ACS (2019-2023)
Census data for ZIP 91423 (ACS 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates) · Data sources
Median Income
$112,119
Median Home Value
$1,323,500
Median Rent
$2,239/mo
Population
32,536
College Educated
62.9%
Homeownership
37.5%
Avg Commute
32.1 min
Poverty Rate
6.7%
Median Age
40.8
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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.
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.
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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 County
- Phone
- (818) 784-9573
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