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#1275 of 1,787 private schools in CA

St Louis De Montfort

Elementary School

5095 HARP RD, Santa Maria, CA 93455

Last updated: July 2026

Private

Enrollment

286

Student-Teacher

25.8:1

Score

5.6

Grades

Kindergarten – 8th

Enrollment

286

Student-Teacher

25.8:1

Score

5.6

Grades

Kindergarten – 8th

Data vintage
2021-22

Data vintage2021-22

How this school compares

California private schools

#1,275 of 1,787

In Santa Maria

#2 of 4

public schools

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About St Louis De Montfort

St Louis De Montfort is a private elementary school in Santa Maria, CA. St Louis De Montfort serves approximately 286 students, and covers grades Kindergarten-8th, and has a 25.8:1 student-teacher ratio. St Louis De Montfort has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.6 out of 10 and ranks #1,275 of 1,787 private schools in CA.

How it compares0.6 pts below CA schools

5.6

This school 5.6 · Average
CA avg 6.2

What Parents Should Know

St Louis De Montfort runs 25.8:1 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 Louis De Montfort 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 Louis De Montfort compares to 27 public schools serving similar grades in Santa Maria, CA

Student-Teacher Ratio

25.8:1

This School

20.7:1

Public Avg

Avg School Size

286

This School

671

Public Avg

Avg School Scout Rating

5.6

This School

6.2

Public Avg

Student Demographics

White 43.4% vs 0%

Hispanic 39.2% vs 0%

Asian 3.1% vs 0%

Black 1% vs 0%

St Louis De Montfort Santa Maria Public Avg

Nearby Elementary Schools

School	Distance	Enrollment	STR	Rating
St Louis De Montfort (this school)	—	286	25.8:1	5.6
Family Partnership Charter	0.2 mi	400	17.4:1	8.8
Olive Grove Charter - Orcutt/Santa Maria	0.3 mi	141	23.5:1	6.9
Arellanes Junior High	4.4 mi	622	19.4:1	5.8
Arellanes (Don Juan Bautista) Elementary	4.4 mi	292	19.5:1	7.5
Bill Libbon Elementary	4.5 mi	739	21.1:1	7.7
Jimenez Roberto and Dr. Francisco Elementary	4.7 mi	1,043	23.7:1	7.9
Battles (Washington) Elementary	4.8 mi	756	20.4:1	5.1
Liberty Elementary	5.0 mi	873	20.3:1	5.1
Adam (William Laird) Elementary	5.2 mi	870	23.5:1	6.0
Miller (Isaac) Elementary	5.4 mi	883	21.5:1	5.9
Sanchez (David J.) Elementary	5.5 mi	658	21.9:1	6.8
Fesler (Isaac) Junior High	6.4 mi	958	18.8:1	4.9
Fairlawn Elementary	6.5 mi	716	20.5:1	6.3
El Camino Junior High	6.7 mi	833	18.5:1	6.6
Benjamin Foxen Elementary	6.7 mi	192	21.3:1	7.7
Alvin Elementary	6.8 mi	939	23.5:1	5.7
Bruce (Robert) Elementary	6.9 mi	998	20.4:1	5.2
Tunnell (Martin Luther) Elementary	7.0 mi	874	21.9:1	6.8
Rice (William) Elementary	7.2 mi	913	22.3:1	4.6
Oakley (Calvin C.) Elementary	7.4 mi	867	22.8:1	5.0

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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- 1.7 / 10

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Student-Teacher Ratio 25.8:1

Instructional Commitment

A- 8.0 / 10

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School Day Length 7 hours

Annual Instructional Hours 1,267

Diversity & Inclusion

A- 7.6 / 10

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Diversity Index 63%

Community Context

Data Unavailable

School Profile

A- 8.1 / 10

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Enrollment 286

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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)

White 43.4%

Hispanic 39.2%

Two or More 9.8%

Asian 3.1%

Native American 1.7%

Pacific Islander 1.7%

Black 1.0%

Source: NCES Private School Survey (PSS)

Location

5095 HARP RD, Santa Maria, CA 93455

Nearby Alternatives

Families considering St Louis De Montfort may also want to explore other elementary schools in the area. Bill Libbon Elementary (rated 7.7/10, 4.5 miles away), which scores notably higher. Another option is Pine Grove Elementary (rated 7.5/10, 0.6 miles away, in nearby Orcutt), which scores notably higher. Additionally, Orcutt School for Independent Study (rated 7.3/10, 0.4 miles away, in nearby Orcutt), which scores notably higher. For more schools in Santa Maria, see our Santa Maria schools guide .

Nearby Schools

20 within 4.8 mi

School	Distance	Enrollment	Rating
St. Louis de Montfort Elementary Santa Maria	0.0 mi	276	—
Family Partnership Charter Santa Maria	0.2 mi	400	8.8
Olive Grove Charter - Orcutt/Santa Maria Santa Maria	0.3 mi	141	6.9
Ralph Dunlap Elementary Orcutt	0.4 mi	486	3.2
Orcutt School for Independent Study Orcutt	0.4 mi	44	7.3
Pine Grove Elementary Orcutt	0.6 mi	547	7.5
Patterson Road Elementary Orcutt	1.0 mi	641	6.5
ST JOSEPH HIGH SCHOOL Santa Maria	1.3 mi	488	5.8
Delta High Santa Maria	1.0 mi	338	5.9
Ernest Righetti High Santa Maria	1.4 mi	2,424	6.3
Orcutt Junior High Orcutt	1.5 mi	480	5.2
Orcutt Academy Charter Orcutt	1.5 mi	778	6.7
Alice Shaw Elementary Orcutt	1.9 mi	526	4.9
PACIFIC CHRISTIAN SCHOOL Santa Maria	2.3 mi	259	5.0
Lakeview Junior High Orcutt	2.2 mi	426	5.9
Joe Nightingale Elementary Orcutt	2.7 mi	684	6.8
VALLEY CHRISTIAN ACADEMY Santa Maria	3.0 mi	387	5.3
Bill Libbon Elementary Santa Maria	4.5 mi	739	7.7
Battles (Washington) Elementary Santa Maria	4.8 mi	756	5.1
Trivium Charter Lompoc	4.8 mi	320	5.8

Neighborhood Census ACS (2019-2023)

Census data for ZIP 93455 (ACS 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates) · Data sources

Median Income

$108,501

Median Home Value

$572,700

Median Rent

$2,267/mo

Population

44,350

College Educated

31.6%

Homeownership

77.8%

Avg Commute

21.8 min

Poverty Rate

7.2%

Median Age

39.1

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Anderson Heights Elementary Anderson, CA	284	5.6
BETHEL CHRISTIAN SCHOOL Redding, CA	321	5.6
CATHEDRAL OF ANNUNCIATION SCHOOL Stockton, CA	234	5.6
Carmela Elementary Whittier, CA	337	5.6
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Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about St Louis De Montfort

What grades does St Louis De Montfort serve?

St Louis De Montfort serves students in grades Kindergarten through 8th.

How many students attend St Louis De Montfort?

St Louis De Montfort has an enrollment of approximately 286 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at St Louis De Montfort?

The student-teacher ratio at St Louis De Montfort is 25.8:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 11:1 for private schools.

How does St Louis De Montfort rank in CA?

St Louis De Montfort ranks #1,275 of 1,787 private schools in CA.

What is St Louis De Montfort's MySchoolScout rating?

St Louis De Montfort has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.6 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.

Is St Louis De Montfort a private school?

Yes, St Louis De Montfort 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 Louis De Montfort a religious school?

St Louis De Montfort has a Roman Catholic religious affiliation.

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Neighborhood Context

Walk Score: 76 Very Walkable
Bike Score: 45 Somewhat Bikeable

Quick Facts NCES PSS (SY 2021-22)

Grades: Kindergarten – 8th
Enrollment: 286
Gender Split: 52% M / 48% F
Student-Teacher Ratio: 25.8:1
Teachers (FTE): 11
Type: private
Coed Status: coed
Affiliation: Roman Catholic
School Day: 7 hours
Days Per Year: 181 days
Setting: Midsize Suburb
County: Santa Barbara County
Phone: (805) 937-5571

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