Very Good

#319 of 1,787 private schools in CA

Top 18% of private schools

St Joseph Elementary School

Elementary School

801 N BRADFORD AVE, Placentia, CA 92870

Last updated: July 2026

Private

Enrollment

189

Student-Teacher

13.2:1

Score

7.3

Grades

Pre-K – 8th

Enrollment

189

Student-Teacher

13.2:1

Score

7.3

Grades

Pre-K – 8th

Data vintage
2021-22

Data vintage2021-22

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About St Joseph Elementary School

St Joseph Elementary School is a private elementary school in Placentia, CA. St Joseph Elementary School serves approximately 189 students, and covers grades Pre-K-8th, and has a 13.2:1 student-teacher ratio. St Joseph Elementary School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.3 out of 10 and ranks #319 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 189 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.

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How St Joseph Elementary School compares to 26 public schools serving similar grades in Placentia, CA

Student-Teacher Ratio

13.2:1

This School

24.6:1

Public Avg

Avg School Size

189

This School

542

Public Avg

Avg School Scout Rating

7.3

This School

6.7

Public Avg

Student Demographics

Hispanic 30.2% vs 0%

White 29.1% vs 0%

Asian 13.2% vs 0%

Black 1.1% vs 0%

St Joseph Elementary School Placentia Public Avg

Nearby Elementary Schools

School	Distance	Enrollment	STR	Rating
St Joseph Elementary School (this school)	—	189	13.2:1	7.3
Ruby Drive Elementary	0.2 mi	380	22.4:1	6.7
Kraemer Middle	0.3 mi	915	24.7:1	8.1
Topaz Elementary	0.4 mi	417	21.9:1	4.5
Morse Elementary	0.7 mi	382	27.3:1	7.2
John O. Tynes Elementary	0.9 mi	640	26.7:1	4.9
Sierra Vista Elementary	1.1 mi	474	29.6:1	7.1
Brookhaven Elementary	1.3 mi	460	24.2:1	8.6
Valadez Middle School Academy	1.3 mi	557	19.2:1	7.2
Charles Wagner Elementary	1.3 mi	429	23.8:1	5.7
Melrose Elementary	1.4 mi	379	27.1:1	3.7
Col. J. K. Tuffree Middle	1.5 mi	613	23.6:1	7.7
Parkview	1.6 mi	176	25.1:1	7.2
Rose Drive Elementary	1.9 mi	383	29.5:1	7.5
George Key	1.9 mi	129	12.9:1	4.1
Golden Elementary	2.0 mi	803	27.7:1	8.3
Van Buren Elementary	2.2 mi	567	22.7:1	7.5
Rio Vista Elementary	2.4 mi	641	23.7:1	4.3
Yorba Linda Middle	2.7 mi	824	22.9:1	8.2
Glenview Elementary	3.3 mi	617	25.7:1	5.5
Mabel M. Paine Elementary	3.4 mi	424	24.9:1	7.9

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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- 5.4 / 10

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Student-Teacher Ratio 13.2:1

Instructional Commitment

B+ 7.3 / 10

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School Day Length 7 hours

Annual Instructional Hours 1,260

Diversity & Inclusion

A+ 9.6 / 10

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Diversity Index 75%

Community Context

Data Unavailable

School Profile

A- 8.1 / 10

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Enrollment 189

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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 30.2%

White 29.1%

Two or More 24.9%

Asian 13.2%

Pacific Islander 1.6%

Black 1.1%

Source: NCES Private School Survey (PSS)

Location

801 N BRADFORD AVE, Placentia, CA 92870

Nearby Alternatives

Families considering St Joseph Elementary School may also want to explore other elementary schools in the area. Brookhaven Elementary (rated 8.6/10, 1.3 miles away), which scores notably higher. Another option is Morse Elementary (rated 7.2/10, 0.7 miles away), with a very similar rating. Additionally, Sierra Vista Elementary (rated 7.1/10, 1.1 miles away), with a very similar rating. For more schools in Placentia, see our Placentia schools guide .

Nearby Schools

20 within 1.5 mi

School	Distance	Enrollment	Rating
Valencia High Placentia	0.1 mi	2,424	8.7
Ruby Drive Elementary Placentia	0.2 mi	380	6.7
PLACENTIA TOWNE & COUNTRY EARLY EDUCATION CENTER Placentia	0.3 mi	3	—
Kraemer Middle Placentia	0.3 mi	915	8.1
Topaz Elementary Placentia	0.4 mi	417	4.5
Morse Elementary Placentia	0.7 mi	382	7.2
John O. Tynes Elementary Placentia	0.9 mi	640	4.9
Sierra Vista Elementary Placentia	1.1 mi	474	7.1
El Dorado High Placentia	1.2 mi	2,009	7.2
Brookhaven Elementary Placentia	1.3 mi	460	8.6
Valadez Middle School Academy Placentia	1.3 mi	557	7.2
Melrose Elementary Placentia	1.4 mi	379	3.7
La Vista High (Continuation) Fullerton	1.2 mi	307	6.0
La Sierra High (Alternative) Fullerton	1.2 mi	262	6.1
Charles Wagner Elementary Placentia	1.3 mi	429	5.7
Col. J. K. Tuffree Middle Placentia	1.5 mi	613	7.7
Parkview Placentia	1.6 mi	176	7.2
Commonwealth Elementary Fullerton	1.5 mi	297	3.8
Troy High Fullerton	1.4 mi	2,545	8.8
Ivy Crest Montessori Private School Fullerton	1.5 mi	78	—

Neighborhood Census ACS (2019-2023)

Census data for ZIP 92870 (ACS 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates) · Data sources

Median Income

$110,575

Median Home Value

$871,000

Median Rent

$2,267/mo

Population

52,384

College Educated

43.7%

Homeownership

63.3%

Avg Commute

29.2 min

Poverty Rate

8.5%

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 Pre-K through 8th.

How many students attend St Joseph Elementary School?

St Joseph Elementary School has an enrollment of approximately 189 students.

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

The student-teacher ratio at St Joseph Elementary School is 13.2:1. 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 #319 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 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 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: 46 Car-Dependent
Transit Score: 34 Some Transit
Bike Score: 47 Somewhat Bikeable

Quick Facts NCES PSS (SY 2021-22)

Grades: Pre-K – 8th
Enrollment: 189
Gender Split: 58% M / 42% F
Student-Teacher Ratio: 13.2:1
Teachers (FTE): 14
Type: private
Coed Status: coed
Affiliation: Roman Catholic
School Day: 7 hours
Days Per Year: 180 days
Setting: Large Suburb
County: Orange County
Phone: (714) 528-1794

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