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St Martin of Tours Academy

Elementary School · La Mesa, CA

A private elementary school in La Mesa, CA serving grades Pre-K – 8th.

Private

7708 EL CAJON BLVD, La Mesa, CA 91942

  • 18.1:1 student-teacher ratio

Academics

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
?Student-teacher ratio calibrated against other private schools. Lower ratios mean more individual attention. (30% of overall score)
C3.2 / 10
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Student-Teacher Ratio18.1:1
Instructional Commitment
?Total annual instructional hours based on school day length and days per year. (15% of overall score)
B-4.8 / 10
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School Day Length6.5 hours
Annual Instructional Hours1,170
Diversity & Inclusion
?Racial and ethnic diversity of the student body using Simpson's diversity index. (20% of overall score)
A-8.0 / 10
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Diversity Index65%
Community Context

Data not available

School Profile
?Enrollment size and grade span breadth — indicators of program depth and peer community. (15% of overall score)
A-8.1 / 10
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Enrollment190
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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

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The neighborhood

Where St Martin of Tours Academy sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.

Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries. Open the San Diego map →

Getting around & local context

  • Walk 79Very Walkable
  • Transit 49Some Transit
  • Bike 43Somewhat Bikeable
  • City Safety: High1,806/100K

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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (La Mesa), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details

Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.

Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)

Median income

$81,262

Median home value

$689,300

Median rent

$1,934/mo

College educated

38.2%

Homeownership

44%

Poverty rate

12.7%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 91942; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

Student demographicsNCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS) (SY 2021–22)

White49.5%
Hispanic26.8%
Two or More15.8%
Asian7.4%
Pacific Islander0.5%

Source: NCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS)

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

4 from a 5-mile search

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
An-nur Learning AcademyPrivate · tuitionNot ratedK–80.2 mi114Compare →
Taproot Montessori Preschool & KindergartenPrivate · tuitionNot ratedPK–K0.2 mi4Compare →
Christ Lutheran ElementaryPrivate · tuition4.7K–80.3 mi212Compare →
Excelsior AcademyPrivate · tuitionNot rated5–120.7 mi24Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.

St Martin of Tours Academy is listed in La Mesa, CA; verify the current enrollment path directly.

About St Martin of Tours Academy

St Martin of Tours Academy is a private elementary school in La Mesa, CA, serving approximately 190 students in grades Pre-K-8th with a 18.1:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.6 out of 10 and ranks #1,286 of 1,787 private schools in CA.

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about St Martin of Tours Academy

What grades does St Martin of Tours Academy serve?

St Martin of Tours Academy serves students in grades Pre-K through 8th.

How many students attend St Martin of Tours Academy?

St Martin of Tours Academy has an enrollment of approximately 190 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at St Martin of Tours Academy?

The student-teacher ratio at St Martin of Tours Academy is 18.1:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 11:1 for private schools.

How does St Martin of Tours Academy rank in CA?

St Martin of Tours Academy ranks #1,286 of 1,787 private schools in CA.

What is St Martin of Tours Academy's MySchoolScout rating?

St Martin of Tours Academy 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 Martin of Tours Academy a private school?

Yes, St Martin of Tours Academy 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 Martin of Tours Academy a religious school?

St Martin of Tours Academy has a Roman Catholic religious affiliation.

School factsNCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS) (SY 2021–22)

Grades
Pre-K – 8th
Enrollment
190
Gender Split
52% M / 48% F
Student-Teacher Ratio
18.1:1
Teachers (FTE)
11
Type
private
Coed Status
coed
Affiliation
Roman Catholic
School Day
6.5 hours
Days Per Year
180 days
Setting
Large Suburb
County
San Diego County
Area population (ZIP 91942)
40,920
Area average commute
24.7 min
Area median age
37.5
About this school's data

Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.

School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
NCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS) · SY 2021–22 · Low confidence
  • Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
MySchoolScout rating and rank
MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
  • Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
  • Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
  • Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 91942; this does not measure the attendance area.

Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments vintage unavailable; directory SY 2021–22

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