Below Average

#1596 of 1,787 private schools in CA

St Joseph Elementary School

Elementary School

15650 TEMPLE AVE, La Puente, CA 91744

Last updated: July 2026

Private

Enrollment

173

Student-Teacher

17.3:1

Score

4.8

Grades

Pre-K – 8th

Enrollment

173

Student-Teacher

17.3:1

Score

4.8

Grades

Pre-K – 8th

Data vintage
2021-22

Data vintage2021-22

How this school compares

California private schools

#1,596 of 1,787

In La Puente

#3 of 5

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About St Joseph Elementary School

St Joseph Elementary School is a private elementary school in La Puente, CA. St Joseph Elementary School serves approximately 173 students, and covers grades Pre-K-8th, and has a 17.3:1 student-teacher ratio. St Joseph Elementary School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.8 out of 10 and ranks #1,596 of 1,787 private schools in CA.

How it compares1.4 pts below CA schools

4.8

This school 4.8 · Below Average
CA avg 6.2

What Parents Should Know

At 173 students, St Joseph Elementary School is on the smaller side. That usually buys more individual attention and teachers who know every kid by name, with the trade-off of fewer electives and extracurriculars than a larger school can staff. Ask what activities it actually offers.

St Joseph 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 Joseph Elementary School compares to 23 public schools serving similar grades in La Puente, CA

Student-Teacher Ratio

17.3:1

This School

21.2:1

Public Avg

Avg School Size

173

This School

344

Public Avg

Avg School Scout Rating

4.8

This School

5.9

Public Avg

Student Demographics

Hispanic 86.7% vs 0%

White 8.7% vs 0%

Asian 1.7% vs 0%

St Joseph Elementary School La Puente Public Avg

Nearby Elementary Schools

School	Distance	Enrollment	STR	Rating
St Joseph Elementary School (this school)	—	173	17.3:1	4.8
Sierra Vista Middle	0.3 mi	193	17.5:1	5.8
Del Valle Elementary	0.5 mi	212	23.6:1	5.8
Workman Elementary	0.5 mi	312	22.3:1	7.1
Sparks Elementary	0.6 mi	426	25.1:1	3.4
Sparks Middle	0.7 mi	320	22.9:1	3.9
Fairgrove Academy	0.9 mi	710	25.4:1	4.9
Nelson Elementary	0.9 mi	306	19.1:1	5.3
California Elementary	1.2 mi	348	24.9:1	6.3
Sunset	1.4 mi	27	13.5:1	—
Sunset Elementary	1.5 mi	118	19.7:1	5.1
Baldwin Academy	1.5 mi	585	25.4:1	5.4
Lassalette	1.6 mi	425	21.2:1	5.6
Hurley Elementary	1.7 mi	395	23.2:1	8.1
Edgewood Academy	2.1 mi	470	21.4:1	8.3
Northam Elementary	2.4 mi	385	22.6:1	5.9
Sunkist Elementary	2.4 mi	320	21.3:1	5.5
Villacorta Elementary	2.4 mi	276	18.4:1	6.3
Don Julian Elementary	2.4 mi	557	23.2:1	7.3
J. E. Van Wig Elementary	2.6 mi	324	21.6:1	7.9
Torch Middle	2.8 mi	363	22.7:1	6.1

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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

C+ 3.5 / 10

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Student-Teacher Ratio 17.3:1

Instructional Commitment

B 6.1 / 10

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School Day Length 6.8 hours

Annual Instructional Hours 1,224

Diversity & Inclusion

C+ 3.5 / 10

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Diversity Index 24%

Community Context

Data Unavailable

School Profile

A- 8.1 / 10

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Enrollment 173

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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 86.7%

White 8.7%

Pacific Islander 2.9%

Asian 1.7%

Source: NCES Private School Survey (PSS)

Location

15650 TEMPLE AVE, La Puente, CA 91744

Nearby Alternatives

Families considering St Joseph Elementary School may also want to explore other elementary schools in the area. Workman Elementary (rated 7.1/10, 0.5 miles away), which scores notably higher. Another option is California Elementary (rated 6.3/10, 1.2 miles away), which scores notably higher. Additionally, Del Valle Elementary (rated 5.8/10, 0.5 miles away), which scores slightly higher. For more schools in La Puente, see our La Puente schools guide .

Nearby Schools

20 within 1.5 mi

School	Distance	Enrollment	Rating
ST JOSEPH SCHOOL La Puente	0.0 mi	191	5.0
La Puente High La Puente	0.3 mi	865	7.1
Sierra Vista Middle La Puente	0.3 mi	193	5.8
Workman Elementary La Puente	0.5 mi	312	7.1
Del Valle Elementary La Puente	0.5 mi	212	5.8
NEW MONTESSORI SCHOOL La Puente	0.6 mi	16	—
New Montessori School La Puente	0.6 mi	9	—
Sparks Elementary La Puente	0.6 mi	426	3.4
Sparks Middle La Puente	0.7 mi	320	3.9
NeoVerge Dream School La Puente	0.8 mi	8	—
Fairgrove Academy La Puente	0.9 mi	710	4.9
William Workman High City Of Industry	0.9 mi	773	7.5
Nelson Elementary La Puente	0.9 mi	306	5.3
California Elementary La Puente	1.2 mi	348	6.3
CALVARY CHRISTIAN ACADEMY La Puente	1.2 mi	2	—
UNITED CHRISTIAN EDUCATION CENTER Hacienda Heights	1.4 mi	10	—
HILLSIDE BAPTIST ACADEMY La Puente	1.3 mi	25	—
Baldwin Academy La Puente	1.5 mi	585	5.4
Sunset La Puente	1.4 mi	27	—
Sunset Elementary La Puente	1.5 mi	118	5.1

Neighborhood Census ACS (2019-2023)

Census data for ZIP 91744 (ACS 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates) · Data sources

Median Income

$92,624

Median Home Value

$585,900

Median Rent

$1,873/mo

Population

78,253

College Educated

13.2%

Homeownership

69.2%

Avg Commute

30.7 min

Poverty Rate

10%

Median Age

36.3

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Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about St Joseph Elementary School

What grades does St Joseph Elementary School serve?

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

How many students attend St Joseph Elementary School?

St Joseph Elementary School has an enrollment of approximately 173 students.

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

The student-teacher ratio at St Joseph Elementary School is 17.3:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 11:1 for private schools.

How does St Joseph Elementary School rank in CA?

St Joseph Elementary School ranks #1,596 of 1,787 private schools in CA.

What is St Joseph Elementary School's MySchoolScout rating?

St Joseph Elementary School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.8 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.

Is St Joseph Elementary School a private school?

Yes, St Joseph 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 Joseph Elementary School a religious school?

St Joseph Elementary School has a Roman Catholic religious affiliation.

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Neighborhood Context

Walk Score: 81 Very Walkable
Bike Score: 51 Bikeable

Quick Facts NCES PSS (SY 2021-22)

Grades: Pre-K – 8th
Enrollment: 173
Gender Split: 53% M / 47% F
Student-Teacher Ratio: 17.3:1
Teachers (FTE): 10
Type: private
Coed Status: coed
Affiliation: Roman Catholic
School Day: 6.8 hours
Days Per Year: 180 days
Setting: Large Suburb
County: Los Angeles County
Phone: (626) 336-2821

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