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#2008 of 3,177 private schools in CA

St. Mary of the Assumption Elementary

Elementary School

7218 South Pickering Avenue, Whittier, CA 90602

Private
182
Students
14:1
Student-Teacher
Kindergarten – 8th
Grades Served
#2008 of 3,177 in CA

About St. Mary of the Assumption Elementary

St. Mary of the Assumption Elementary is an private elementary school in Whittier, CA 90602. The school serves approximately 182 students in grades Kindergarten – 8th with a student-teacher ratio of 14:1.

It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.1/10, placing it in the 36.8th percentile among private schools in CA — an above average rating overall. The school scores particularly well in school profile (7.5/10), ranked among private schools in CA. Compared to the 36 public schools in Whittier, St.

Mary of the Assumption Elementary rates higher overall (7.1 vs 6.0 average).

Compare to Public Schools

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How St. Mary of the Assumption Elementary compares to 36 public schools serving similar grades in Whittier, CA

Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
This School
vs
23.2:1
Public Avg
Avg School Size
182
This School
vs
491
Public Avg
Avg School Scout Rating
7.1
This School
vs
6.0
Public Avg

Nearby Elementary Schools

School Rating
St. Mary of the Assumption Elementary (this school) 7.1
Lydia Jackson College Preparatory Academy 5.2
Lou Henry Hoover School of Fine Arts 5.2
Longfellow Elementary 6.7
Evergreen Elementary 7.0
Christian Sorensen Science Academy 5.5
Walter F. Dexter Middle 3.9
Whittier Independent Study 3.6
Laurel Elementary 5.1
Katherine Edwards Mid Sch STEAM & Dual Immersion Acad 7.0
West Whittier Elementary 5.9
Daniel Phelan Language Academy 6.1
Aeolian Elementary 6.2
Orange Grove Elementary 6.7
Ocean View Elementary 5.7
Ada S. Nelson Elementary 6.1
East Whittier Middle 6.1
Mulberry Elementary 6.4
Lake Marie Elementary 3.5
Richard L. Graves Middle 7.4
Mill School and Technology Academy 7.7

Showing 20 of 36 schools. View all schools in Whittier

Demographics sourced from NCES Private School Survey (PSS) and Common Core of Data (CCD). Comparisons are based on enrollment-weighted averages.

Score Breakdown

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)
C+ 3.8 / 10
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Student-Teacher Ratio 14:1
🕐 Instructional Commitment

Data Unavailable

🌍 Diversity & Inclusion

Data Unavailable

📍 Community Context

Data Unavailable

🏛️ School Profile
? Enrollment size and grade span breadth — indicators of program depth and peer community. (15% of overall score)
A- 7.5 / 10
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Enrollment 182
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Score basis: Private school model

Data coverage: 45% of scoring components had data

Components scored: 2 of 5

Ranking pool: Private schools in CA

Test Scores

Test score data not yet available for this school.

Location

7218 South Pickering Avenue, Whittier, CA 90602

Nearby Schools

20 within 1.5 mi
School Distance Rating
ST MARY OF THE ASSUMPTION SCHOOL Whittier 0.0 mi 7.1
Whittier High Whittier 0.3 mi 8.0
KEYSTONE MONTESSORI PRESCHOOL WHITTIER Whittier 0.4 mi 7.1
Keystone Montessori Preschool Whittier Whittier 0.4 mi 7.1
WHITTIER FRIENDS SCHOOL Whittier 0.5 mi 7.1
Whittier Friends School Whittier 0.5 mi 7.1
LAD N LASSIE PRESCHOOL Whittier 0.6 mi 7.1
HADLEY SCHOOL Whittier 0.7 mi 7.1
Hadley Whittier 0.7 mi 7.1
B'nai Ha Aliyah - Children of Ascent Academy Whittier 0.7 mi 7.1
The Broadoaks School of Whittier College Whittier 0.7 mi 7.1
Lydia Jackson College Preparatory Academy Whittier 0.8 mi 5.2
Evergreen Elementary Whittier 0.9 mi 7.0
Longfellow Elementary Whittier 0.9 mi 6.7
PLYMOUTH CHRISTIAN SCHOOL Whittier 0.9 mi 7.1
Lou Henry Hoover School of Fine Arts Whittier 0.9 mi 5.2
Christian Sorensen Science Academy Whittier 1.0 mi 5.5
Walter F. Dexter Middle Whittier 1.2 mi 3.9
Whittier Independent Study Whittier 1.2 mi 3.6
Laurel Elementary Whittier 1.5 mi 5.1

Similar Schools

Schools in the same state with comparable level, size, and ratings

School Rating
Carl B. Munck Elementary Oakland, CA 7.1
Fieldbrook Elementary McKinleyville, CA 7.1
Keystone Montessori Preschool Whittier Whittier, CA 7.1
Madera Elementary Simi Valley, CA 7.1
New Traditions Elementary San Francisco, CA 7.1
Old Mill Elementary Mill Valley, CA 7.1

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about St. Mary of the Assumption Elementary

What grades does St. Mary of the Assumption Elementary serve?

St. Mary of the Assumption Elementary serves students in grades Kindergarten through 8th.

How many students attend St. Mary of the Assumption Elementary?

St. Mary of the Assumption Elementary has an enrollment of approximately 182 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at St. Mary of the Assumption Elementary?

The student-teacher ratio at St. Mary of the Assumption Elementary is 14:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 11:1 for private schools.

How does St. Mary of the Assumption Elementary rank in CA?

St. Mary of the Assumption Elementary is ranked #2008 out of 3,177 private schools in CA.

What is St. Mary of the Assumption Elementary's MySchoolScout rating?

St. Mary of the Assumption Elementary has a composite rating of 7.1 out of 10 on MySchoolScout. This score combines academic performance, student growth, equity, and school environment into a single score.

Is St. Mary of the Assumption Elementary a private school?

Yes, St. Mary of the Assumption Elementary is a private coeducational school. Private schools are not required to participate in state standardized testing, so academic performance data may be limited compared to public schools.

Quick Facts NCES PSS (SY 2024-25)

Grades
Kindergarten – 8th
Enrollment
182
Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
Teachers (FTE)
13
Type
private
Coed Status
coed
County
Los Angeles
Data Year
2025–2026

How We Rate Schools

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Data Sources: School Info: NCES PSS (SY 2024-25) Ratings: MySchoolScout (2024) Full data source details