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#1765 of 1,787 private schools in CA

St Helen Catholic Elementary School

Elementary School

9329 MADISON AVE, South Gate, CA 90280

Last updated: July 2026

Private

Enrollment

254

Student-Teacher

25.4:1

Score

3.6

Grades

Pre-K – 8th

Enrollment

254

Student-Teacher

25.4:1

Score

3.6

Grades

Pre-K – 8th

Data vintage
2021-22

Data vintage2021-22

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About St Helen Catholic Elementary School

St Helen Catholic Elementary School is a private elementary school in South Gate, CA. St Helen Catholic Elementary School serves approximately 254 students, and covers grades Pre-K-8th, and has a 25.4:1 student-teacher ratio. St Helen Catholic Elementary School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 3.6 out of 10 and ranks #1,765 of 1,787 private schools in CA.

How it compares2.6 pts below CA schools

3.6

This school 3.6 · Needs Improvement
CA avg 6.2

What Parents Should Know

St Helen Catholic Elementary School runs 25.4:1 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 Helen Catholic Elementary 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 Helen Catholic Elementary School compares to 19 public schools serving similar grades in South Gate, CA

Student-Teacher Ratio

25.4:1

This School

21.2:1

Public Avg

Avg School Size

254

This School

594

Public Avg

Avg School Scout Rating

3.6

This School

6.9

Public Avg

Student Demographics

Hispanic 99.6% vs 0%

St Helen Catholic Elementary School South Gate Public Avg

Nearby Elementary Schools

School	Distance	Enrollment	STR	Rating
St Helen Catholic Elementary School (this school)	—	254	25.4:1	3.6
Stanford Primary Center	0.2 mi	123	17.6:1	6.9
Stanford Avenue Elementary	0.3 mi	367	20.4:1	8.0
Madison Elementary	0.3 mi	507	19.5:1	6.6
Victoria Avenue Elementary	0.3 mi	283	18.9:1	8.1
Montara Avenue Elementary	0.5 mi	624	18.9:1	8.1
Valiente College Preparatory Charter	0.5 mi	108	36:1	5.7
Willow Elementary	0.5 mi	439	20.9:1	9.2
KIPP Corazon Academy	0.7 mi	1,073	26.2:1	3.9
Independence Elementary	0.7 mi	440	19.1:1	6.9
Southeast Middle	0.7 mi	1,219	21:1	6.9
San Gabriel Avenue Elementary	0.8 mi	473	20.6:1	6.2
San Miguel Elementary	0.8 mi	672	19.8:1	5.5
Liberty Boulevard Elementary	0.9 mi	433	20.6:1	5.6
State Street Elementary	0.9 mi	390	18.6:1	6.4
South Gate Middle	1.0 mi	1,264	20.1:1	7.5
Bryson Avenue Elementary	1.3 mi	737	23.8:1	7.9
Tweedy Elementary	1.9 mi	443	17.7:1	6.6
International Studies Lrng Center at Legacy High Sch Complex	2.1 mi	885	21.6:1	7.8
Hollydale	3.3 mi	806	21.2:1	7.1

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

C- 1.7 / 10

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Student-Teacher Ratio 25.4:1

Instructional Commitment

B- 4.8 / 10

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School Day Length 6.5 hours

Annual Instructional Hours 1,170

Diversity & Inclusion

C- 2.0 / 10

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Diversity Index 1%

Community Context

Data Unavailable

School Profile

A- 8.1 / 10

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Enrollment 254

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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 99.6%

Pacific Islander 0.4%

Source: NCES Private School Survey (PSS)

Location

9329 MADISON AVE, South Gate, CA 90280

Nearby Alternatives

Families considering St Helen Catholic Elementary School may also want to explore other elementary schools in the area. Willow Elementary (rated 9.2/10, 0.5 miles away), which scores notably higher. Another option is Victoria Avenue Elementary (rated 8.1/10, 0.3 miles away), which scores notably higher. Additionally, Montara Avenue Elementary (rated 8.1/10, 0.5 miles away), which scores notably higher. For more schools in South Gate, see our South Gate schools guide .

Nearby Schools

20 within 1.0 mi

School	Distance	Enrollment	Rating
Stanford Primary Center South Gate	0.2 mi	123	6.9
Madison Elementary South Gate	0.3 mi	507	6.6
Victoria Avenue Elementary South Gate	0.3 mi	283	8.1
Stanford Avenue Elementary South Gate	0.3 mi	367	8.0
Odyssey Continuation South Gate	0.4 mi	77	4.9
South Gate Senior High South Gate	0.4 mi	1,768	7.0
Montara Avenue Elementary South Gate	0.5 mi	624	8.1
Valiente College Preparatory Charter South Gate	0.5 mi	108	5.7
Willow Elementary South Gate	0.5 mi	439	9.2
South East High South Gate	0.6 mi	2,092	6.8
Independence Elementary South Gate	0.7 mi	440	6.9
KIPP Corazon Academy South Gate	0.7 mi	1,073	3.9
Southeast Middle South Gate	0.7 mi	1,219	6.9
Simon Rodia Continuation South Gate	0.7 mi	81	5.6
Liberty Boulevard Elementary South Gate	0.9 mi	433	5.6
English For All Language & Homeschool Academy South Gate	0.8 mi	30	—
State Street Elementary South Gate	0.9 mi	390	6.4
San Gabriel Avenue Elementary South Gate	0.8 mi	473	6.2
San Miguel Elementary South Gate	0.8 mi	672	5.5
South Gate Middle South Gate	1.0 mi	1,264	7.5

Neighborhood Census ACS (2019-2023)

Census data for ZIP 90280 (ACS 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates) · Data sources

Median Income

$71,379

Median Home Value

$608,500

Median Rent

$1,471/mo

Population

91,719

College Educated

11.5%

Homeownership

44.4%

Avg Commute

32.4 min

Poverty Rate

13.2%

Median Age

35.2

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Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about St Helen Catholic Elementary School

What grades does St Helen Catholic Elementary School serve?

St Helen Catholic Elementary School serves students in grades Pre-K through 8th.

How many students attend St Helen Catholic Elementary School?

St Helen Catholic Elementary School has an enrollment of approximately 254 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at St Helen Catholic Elementary School?

The student-teacher ratio at St Helen Catholic Elementary School is 25.4:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 11:1 for private schools.

How does St Helen Catholic Elementary School rank in CA?

St Helen Catholic Elementary School ranks #1,765 of 1,787 private schools in CA.

What is St Helen Catholic Elementary School's MySchoolScout rating?

St Helen Catholic Elementary School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 3.6 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.

Is St Helen Catholic Elementary School a private school?

Yes, St Helen Catholic Elementary 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 Helen Catholic Elementary School a religious school?

St Helen Catholic Elementary School has a Roman Catholic religious affiliation.

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Neighborhood Context

Walk Score: 81 Very Walkable
Bike Score: 62 Bikeable

Quick Facts NCES PSS (SY 2021-22)

Grades: Pre-K – 8th
Enrollment: 254
Gender Split: 51% M / 49% F
Student-Teacher Ratio: 25.4:1
Teachers (FTE): 10
Type: private
Coed Status: coed
Affiliation: Roman Catholic
School Day: 6.5 hours
Days Per Year: 180 days
Setting: Large Suburb
County: Los Angeles County
Phone: (323) 566-5491

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