Very Good

#321 of 1,787 private schools in CA

Top 18% of private schools

St James Episcopal School

Elementary School

625 S ST ANDREWS PL, Los Angeles, CA 90005

Last updated: July 2026

Private

Enrollment

317

Student-Teacher

9.9:1

Score

7.3

Grades

Pre-K – 6th

Enrollment

317

Student-Teacher

9.9:1

Score

7.3

Grades

Pre-K – 6th

Data vintage
2021-22

Data vintage2021-22

How this school compares

California private schools

#321 of 1,787

In Los Angeles

#19 of 137

public schools

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About St James Episcopal School

St James Episcopal School is a private elementary school in Los Angeles, CA. St James Episcopal School serves approximately 317 students, and covers grades Pre-K-6th, and has a 9.9:1 student-teacher ratio. St James Episcopal School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.3 out of 10 and ranks #321 of 1,787 private schools in CA.

How it compares1.1 pts above CA schools

7.3

This school 7.3 · Very Good
CA avg 6.2

What Parents Should Know

At 9.9:1 students to teachers, St James Episcopal School sits well below the national average. Smaller classes like that usually mean more one-on-one time between students and teachers.

St James Episcopal 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.

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How St James Episcopal School compares to 445 public schools serving similar grades in Los Angeles, CA

Student-Teacher Ratio

9.9:1

This School

19.8:1

Public Avg

Avg School Size

317

This School

428

Public Avg

Avg School Scout Rating

7.3

This School

6.8

Public Avg

Student Demographics

Asian 36.9% vs 0%

White 27.8% vs 0%

Black 7.9% vs 0%

Hispanic 3.2% vs 0%

St James Episcopal School Los Angeles Public Avg

Nearby Elementary Schools

School	Distance	Enrollment	STR	Rating
St James Episcopal School (this school)	—	317	9.9:1	7.3
Wilshire Park Elementary	0.3 mi	331	18.4:1	7.8
Wilton Place Elementary	0.3 mi	300	15:1	4.9
Magnolia Science Academy 6	0.4 mi	111	15.9:1	9.3
Charles H. Kim Elementary	0.6 mi	472	18.2:1	8.5
Cahuenga Elementary	0.7 mi	365	18.2:1	6.7
Vista Horizon Global Academy	0.8 mi	141	23.5:1	7.9
Hobart Boulevard Elementary	0.8 mi	414	17.2:1	4.7
UCLA Community K-12	0.8 mi	911	18.6:1	6.5
New Open World Academy K-12	0.9 mi	935	20.3:1	6.4
Ambassador School-Global Education	0.9 mi	317	17.6:1	5.0
Ambassador-Global Leadership	0.9 mi	500	17.9:1	6.3
Mariposa-Nabi Primary Center	1.0 mi	92	18.4:1	7.1
Los Angeles Elementary	1.0 mi	436	20.8:1	4.7
Harvard Elementary	1.1 mi	250	17.9:1	5.2
Pio Pico Middle	1.2 mi	242	14.2:1	7.5
Girls Academic Leadership Acad Dr. Michelle King Sch STEM	1.2 mi	732	20.3:1	9.0
Young Oak Kim Academy	1.2 mi	768	21.9:1	8.1
Van Ness Avenue Elementary	1.3 mi	198	16.5:1	6.0
Alexandria Avenue Elementary	1.3 mi	503	18.6:1	8.5
Queen Anne Place Elementary	1.3 mi	332	20.8:1	8.8

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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

B+ 7.0 / 10

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Student-Teacher Ratio 9.9:1

Instructional Commitment

C+ 4.4 / 10

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School Day Length 7 hours

Annual Instructional Hours 1,162

Diversity & Inclusion

A 9.3 / 10

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Diversity Index 72%

Community Context

Data Unavailable

School Profile

A- 8.1 / 10

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Enrollment 317

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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)

Asian 36.9%

White 27.8%

Two or More 24.3%

Black 7.9%

Hispanic 3.2%

Source: NCES Private School Survey (PSS)

Location

625 S ST ANDREWS PL, Los Angeles, CA 90005

Nearby Alternatives

Families considering St James Episcopal School may also want to explore other elementary schools in the area. Charles H. Kim Elementary (rated 8.5/10, 0.6 miles away), which scores notably higher. Another option is Vista Horizon Global Academy (rated 7.9/10, 0.8 miles away), which scores slightly higher. Additionally, Wilshire Park Elementary (rated 7.8/10, 0.3 miles away), which scores slightly higher. For more schools in Los Angeles, see our Los Angeles schools guide .

Nearby Schools

20 within 0.7 mi

School	Distance	Enrollment	Rating
St. James' Episcopal School Los Angeles	0.0 mi	309	—
Gateway Online High School Los Angeles	0.3 mi	18	—
Windsor Math and Science Academy Los Angeles	0.3 mi	10	—
Wilshire Park Elementary Los Angeles	0.3 mi	331	7.8
Wilton Place Elementary Los Angeles	0.3 mi	300	4.9
Global Leadership School Los Angeles	0.3 mi	19	—
Magnolia Science Academy 6 Los Angeles	0.4 mi	111	9.3
Maynard Academy Los Angeles	0.3 mi	100	—
Brawerman Elementary East Los Angeles	0.4 mi	116	—
BRAWERMAN ELEMENTARY EAST OF WILSHIRE BLVD TEMPLE Los Angeles	0.4 mi	105	6.3
Champion of Life Academy Los Angeles	0.5 mi	6	—
St. Brendan Los Angeles	0.5 mi	307	—
ST BRENDAN CATHOLIC SCHOOL Los Angeles	0.5 mi	292	6.1
Charles H. Kim Elementary Los Angeles	0.6 mi	472	8.5
Cahuenga Elementary Los Angeles	0.7 mi	365	6.7
Vista Horizon Global Academy Los Angeles	0.8 mi	141	7.9
Hobart Boulevard Elementary Los Angeles	0.8 mi	414	4.7
Olive Tree Christian Academy Los Angeles	0.7 mi	14	—
OLIVE TREE CHRISTIAN ACADEMY Los Angeles	0.7 mi	14	—
University of Silvaner Los Angeles	0.7 mi	80	—

Neighborhood Census ACS (2019-2023)

Census data for ZIP 90005 (ACS 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates) · Data sources

Median Income

$52,755

Median Home Value

$1,084,400

Median Rent

$1,648/mo

Population

38,747

College Educated

38%

Homeownership

Avg Commute

32 min

Poverty Rate

24.6%

Median Age

35.4

Similar Schools

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

School	Enrollment	Rating
ANNUNCIATION ELEMENTARY SCHOOL Stockton, CA	235	7.3
BRAWERMAN WEST ELEMENTARY OF WILSHIRE BLVD TEMPLE Los Angeles, CA	282	7.3
BRIDGES Charter Thousand Oaks, CA	378	7.3
Bayshore Daly City, CA	337	7.3
Breed Street Elementary Los Angeles, CA	270	7.3
CARDEN HALL Newport Beach, CA	407	7.3

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.

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Neighborhood Context

Walk Score: 96 Walker's Paradise
Transit Score: 76 Excellent Transit
Bike Score: 60 Bikeable

Quick Facts NCES 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

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