Very Good
#321 of 1,787 private schools in CA
Top 18% of private schools
St James Episcopal School
Elementary School · Los Angeles, CA
A private elementary school in Los Angeles, CA serving grades Pre-K – 6th.
625 S ST ANDREWS PL, Los Angeles, CA 90005
- 9.9:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
PreliminaryWhat 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.
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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
Most recent published year. School vs. CA average.
Test score data not yet available for this school.
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Where St James Episcopal School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
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Getting around & local context
- Walk 96Walker's Paradise
- Transit 76Excellent Transit
- Bike 60Bikeable
- City Safety: High2,223/100K
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Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$52,755
Median home value
$1,084,400
Median rent
$1,648/mo
College educated
38%
Homeownership
9%
Poverty rate
24.6%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 90005; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Student demographicsNCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS) (SY 2021–22)
Source: NCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS)
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St. James' Episcopal SchoolPrivate · tuition | Not rated | K–6 | 0.0 mi | 309 | Compare → |
| Wilshire Park ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 7.8 | K–5 | 0.3 mi | 331 | Compare → |
| Wilton Place ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 4.9 | K–5 | 0.3 mi | 300 | Compare → |
| Brawerman Elementary EastPrivate · tuition | Not rated | K–6 | 0.4 mi | 116 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
St James Episcopal School is listed in Los Angeles, CA; verify the current enrollment path directly.
About St James Episcopal School
St James Episcopal School is a private elementary school in Los Angeles, CA, serving approximately 317 students in grades Pre-K-6th with a 9.9:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.3 out of 10 and ranks #321 of 1,787 private schools in CA.
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about St James Episcopal School
What grades does St James Episcopal School serve?
St James Episcopal School serves students in grades Pre-K through 6th.
How many students attend St James Episcopal School?
St James Episcopal School has an enrollment of approximately 317 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at St James Episcopal School?
The student-teacher ratio at St James Episcopal School is 9.9:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 11:1 for private schools.
How does St James Episcopal School rank in CA?
St James Episcopal School ranks #321 of 1,787 private schools in CA.
What is St James Episcopal School's MySchoolScout rating?
St James Episcopal School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.3 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
Is St James Episcopal School a private school?
Yes, St James Episcopal School is a private coeducational school with a Episcopal 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 James Episcopal School a religious school?
St James Episcopal School has a Episcopal religious affiliation.
School factsNCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS) (SY 2021–22)
- Grades
- Pre-K – 6th
- Enrollment
- 317
- Gender Split
- 45% M / 55% F
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 9.9:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 32
- Type
- private
- Coed Status
- coed
- Affiliation
- Episcopal
- School Day
- 7 hours
- Days Per Year
- 166 days
- Setting
- Large City
- County
- Los Angeles County
- Phone
- (213) 382-2315
- Area population (ZIP 90005)
- 38,747
- Area average commute
- 32 min
- Area median age
- 35.4
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS) · SY 2021–22 · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 90005; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments vintage unavailable; directory SY 2021–22
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