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#1771 of 1,787 private schools in CA

St Joseph Elementary School

Elementary School

608 E CIVIC CENTER DR, Santa Ana, CA 92701

Last updated: July 2026

Private

Enrollment

235

Student-Teacher

23.5:1

Score

3.5

Grades

Kindergarten – 8th

Enrollment

235

Student-Teacher

23.5:1

Score

3.5

Grades

Kindergarten – 8th

Data vintage
2021-22

Data vintage2021-22

How this school compares

California private schools

#1,771 of 1,787

In Santa Ana

#9 of 9

public schools

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About St Joseph Elementary School

St Joseph Elementary School is a private elementary school in Santa Ana, CA. St Joseph Elementary School serves approximately 235 students, and covers grades Kindergarten-8th, and has a 23.5:1 student-teacher ratio. St Joseph Elementary School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 3.5 out of 10 and ranks #1,771 of 1,787 private schools in CA.

How it compares2.7 pts below CA schools

3.5

This school 3.5 · Needs Improvement
CA avg 6.2

What Parents Should Know

St Joseph Elementary School runs 23.5:1 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 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.

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How St Joseph Elementary School compares to 62 public schools serving similar grades in Santa Ana, CA

Student-Teacher Ratio

23.5:1

This School

21.2:1

Public Avg

Avg School Size

235

This School

604

Public Avg

Avg School Scout Rating

3.5

This School

5.6

Public Avg

Student Demographics

Hispanic 91.9% vs 0%

Asian 2.6% vs 0%

White 0.9% vs 0%

Black 0.9% vs 0%

St Joseph Elementary School Santa Ana Public Avg

Nearby Elementary Schools

School	Distance	Enrollment	STR	Rating
St Joseph Elementary School (this school)	—	235	23.5:1	3.5
Garfield Elementary	0.2 mi	462	22:1	6.4
Wallace R. Davis Elementary	0.4 mi	404	22.4:1	6.6
OCSA	0.4 mi	2,288	17.2:1	8.7
Orange County Educational Arts Academy	0.5 mi	629	20.3:1	6.3
El Sol Santa Ana Science and Arts Academy	0.5 mi	951	21.1:1	5.5
Edward B. Cole Academy	0.5 mi	429	25.2:1	6.7
REACH Academy	0.7 mi	33	4.7:1	6.7
Roosevelt Walker Academy	0.7 mi	675	20.5:1	5.4
Willard Intermediate	0.7 mi	444	15.9:1	5.7
Martin R. Heninger Elementary	0.8 mi	840	22.7:1	4.1
Raymond A. Villa Fundamental Intermediate	0.9 mi	998	20.4:1	5.4
Sierra Preparatory Academy	0.9 mi	776	18.5:1	4.8
Advanced Learning Academy	1.0 mi	368	12.7:1	7.1
Scholarship Prep - Orange County	1.1 mi	657	28.6:1	3.5
Heroes Elementary	1.2 mi	431	21.6:1	6.8
Franklin Elementary	1.2 mi	350	23.3:1	5.2
Wilson Elementary	1.3 mi	434	21.7:1	6.2
Lowell Elementary	1.3 mi	449	21.4:1	4.1
John Muir Fundamental Elementary	1.3 mi	613	21.1:1	7.1
Julia C. Lathrop Intermediate	1.4 mi	673	17.7:1	5.5

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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- 1.9 / 10

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Student-Teacher Ratio 23.5:1

Instructional Commitment

C 2.8 / 10

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School Day Length 6 hours

Annual Instructional Hours 1,080

Diversity & Inclusion

C 2.8 / 10

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Diversity Index 12%

Community Context

Data Unavailable

School Profile

A- 8.1 / 10

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Enrollment 235

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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 91.9%

Asian 2.6%

Native American 2.1%

Pacific Islander 1.7%

White 0.9%

Black 0.9%

Source: NCES Private School Survey (PSS)

Location

608 E CIVIC CENTER DR, Santa Ana, CA 92701

Nearby Alternatives

Families considering St Joseph Elementary School may also want to explore other elementary schools in the area. Edward B. Cole Academy (rated 6.7/10, 0.5 miles away), which scores notably higher. Another option is Wallace R. Davis Elementary (rated 6.6/10, 0.4 miles away), which scores notably higher. Additionally, Garfield Elementary (rated 6.4/10, 0.2 miles away), which scores notably higher. For more schools in Santa Ana, see our Santa Ana schools guide .

Nearby Schools

20 within 1.0 mi

School	Distance	Enrollment	Rating
Garfield Elementary Santa Ana	0.2 mi	462	6.4
Wallace R. Davis Elementary Santa Ana	0.4 mi	404	6.6
OCSA Santa Ana	0.4 mi	2,288	8.7
Edward B. Cole Academy Santa Ana	0.5 mi	429	6.7
Orange County Educational Arts Academy Santa Ana	0.5 mi	629	6.3
El Sol Santa Ana Science and Arts Academy Santa Ana	0.5 mi	951	5.5
Roosevelt Walker Academy Santa Ana	0.7 mi	675	5.4
REACH Academy Santa Ana	0.7 mi	33	6.7
STORYBOOK PRESCHOOL Santa Ana	0.7 mi	12	—
STORYBOOK PRESCHOOL & KINDERGARTEN Santa Ana	0.7 mi	17	—
Martin R. Heninger Elementary Santa Ana	0.8 mi	840	4.1
Nova Academy Early College High Santa Ana	0.7 mi	288	6.3
Willard Intermediate Santa Ana	0.7 mi	444	5.7
Advanced Learning Academy Santa Ana	1.0 mi	368	7.1
Santa Ana High Santa Ana	0.9 mi	2,853	6.0
Sierra Preparatory Academy Santa Ana	0.9 mi	776	4.8
Raymond A. Villa Fundamental Intermediate Santa Ana	0.9 mi	998	5.4
Ednovate - Legacy College Prep. Santa Ana	0.9 mi	421	7.5
IRVINE HEBREW DAY SCHOOL Santa Ana	1.0 mi	72	6.0
IRVINE HEBREW DAY SCHOOL Santa Ana	1.0 mi	72	5.9

Neighborhood Census ACS (2019-2023)

Census data for ZIP 92701 (ACS 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates) · Data sources

Median Income

$68,697

Median Home Value

$608,300

Median Rent

$1,650/mo

Population

48,272

College Educated

11%

Homeownership

29.2%

Avg Commute

24 min

Poverty Rate

15.7%

Median Age

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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 Kindergarten through 8th.

How many students attend St Joseph Elementary School?

St Joseph Elementary School has an enrollment of approximately 235 students.

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

The student-teacher ratio at St Joseph Elementary School is 23.5:1. 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 #1,771 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 3.5 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: 92 Walker's Paradise
Transit Score: 55 Good Transit
Bike Score: 57 Bikeable

Quick Facts NCES PSS (SY 2021-22)

Grades: Kindergarten – 8th
Enrollment: 235
Gender Split: 49% M / 51% F
Student-Teacher Ratio: 23.5:1
Teachers (FTE): 10
Type: private
Coed Status: coed
Affiliation: Roman Catholic
School Day: 6 hours
Days Per Year: 180 days
Setting: Large City
County: Orange County
Phone: (714) 542-2704

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