Below Average
#1675 of 1,787 private schools in CA
St Michaels School
Elementary School · Los Angeles, CA
A private elementary school in Los Angeles, CA serving grades Kindergarten – 8th.
1027 W 87TH ST, Los Angeles, CA 90044
- 27:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
PreliminaryWhat this rating measures
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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
Most recent published year. School vs. CA average.
Test score data not yet available for this school.
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Where St Michaels School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
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Getting around & local context
- Walk 81Very Walkable
- Transit 60Good Transit
- Bike 62Bikeable
- City Safety: High2,223/100K
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Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$51,433
Median home value
$588,200
Median rent
$1,427/mo
College educated
11.1%
Homeownership
31.3%
Poverty rate
26.6%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 90044; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Student demographicsNCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS) (SY 2021–22)
Source: NCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS)
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Danny J. Bakewell Sr. Primary CenterEnrollment path unverified | 6.5 | K | 0.2 mi | 173 | Compare → |
| True Education Learning AcademyPrivate · tuition | Not rated | 1–8 | 0.2 mi | 10 | Compare → |
| Manchester Avenue ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 5.9 | 1–6 | 0.4 mi | 567 | Compare → |
| Kipp Empower AcademyCharter · enrollment unverified | 3.7 | K–4 | 0.6 mi | 602 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.
St Michaels School is listed in Los Angeles, CA; verify the current enrollment path directly.
About St Michaels School
St Michaels School is a private elementary school in Los Angeles, CA, serving approximately 273 students in grades Kindergarten-8th with a 27:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 4.5 out of 10 and ranks #1,675 of 1,787 private schools in CA.
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about St Michaels School
What grades does St Michaels School serve?
St Michaels School serves students in grades Kindergarten through 8th.
How many students attend St Michaels School?
St Michaels School has an enrollment of approximately 273 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at St Michaels School?
The student-teacher ratio at St Michaels School is 27:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 11:1 for private schools.
How does St Michaels School rank in CA?
St Michaels School ranks #1,675 of 1,787 private schools in CA.
What is St Michaels School's MySchoolScout rating?
St Michaels School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.5 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
Is St Michaels School a private school?
Yes, St Michaels 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 Michaels School a religious school?
St Michaels School has a Roman Catholic religious affiliation.
School factsNCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS) (SY 2021–22)
- Grades
- Kindergarten – 8th
- Enrollment
- 273
- Gender Split
- 49% M / 51% F
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 27:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 10
- Type
- private
- Coed Status
- coed
- Affiliation
- Roman Catholic
- School Day
- 7 hours
- Days Per Year
- 190 days
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Los Angeles County
- Phone
- (323) 752-6101
- Area population (ZIP 90044)
- 95,859
- Area average commute
- 34.4 min
- Area median age
- 32
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 90044; 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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