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St Norbert Catholic School

Elementary School

300 E TAFT AVE, Orange, CA 92865

Last updated: July 2026

Private

Enrollment

240

Student-Teacher

19.8:1

Score

5.5

Grades

Pre-K – 8th

Enrollment

240

Student-Teacher

19.8:1

Score

5.5

Grades

Pre-K – 8th

Data vintage
2021-22

Data vintage2021-22

How this school compares

California private schools

#1,356 of 1,787

In Orange

#7 of 12

public schools

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About St Norbert Catholic School

St Norbert Catholic School is a private elementary school in Orange, CA. St Norbert Catholic School serves approximately 240 students, and covers grades Pre-K-8th, and has a 19.8:1 student-teacher ratio. St Norbert Catholic School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.5 out of 10 and ranks #1,356 of 1,787 private schools in CA.

How it compares0.7 pts below CA schools

5.5

This school 5.5 · Average
CA avg 6.2

What Parents Should Know

St Norbert Catholic 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 Norbert Catholic School compares to 24 public schools serving similar grades in Orange, CA

Student-Teacher Ratio

19.8:1

This School

23.5:1

Public Avg

Avg School Size

240

This School

420

Public Avg

Avg School Scout Rating

5.5

This School

6.1

Public Avg

Student Demographics

White 62.1% vs 0%

Asian 15.8% vs 0%

Black 0.8% vs 0%

St Norbert Catholic School Orange Public Avg

Nearby Elementary Schools

School	Distance	Enrollment	STR	Rating
St Norbert Catholic School (this school)	—	240	19.8:1	5.5
Taft Elementary	0.4 mi	436	29.1:1	6.0
California iInspire Academy	0.8 mi	692	27.7:1	5.8
Yorba Middle	0.9 mi	416	17.3:1	6.6
Fletcher Mandarin Language & GATE Academy	1.1 mi	497	26.2:1	8.3
Cambridge Elementary	1.5 mi	426	21.3:1	4.2
Tomorrow's Leadership Collaborative (TLC) Charter	1.5 mi	200	22.2:1	7.7
Handy Elementary	1.6 mi	373	24.9:1	6.2
Olive Elementary	1.7 mi	327	23.4:1	4.6
Sycamore Elementary	1.9 mi	366	24.4:1	6.3
Portola Middle	2.0 mi	577	21.4:1	4.5
Palmyra GATE Magnet	2.2 mi	425	23.6:1	7.5
West Orange Elementary	2.3 mi	353	27.2:1	7.0
OUSD Home Sch	2.5 mi	40	20:1	7.2
OUSD EDGE Virtual Academy	2.5 mi	243	18.7:1	3.2
OUSD Community Day	2.5 mi	10	10:1	—
Prospect Elementary	2.5 mi	358	25.6:1	7.0
Orange County Classical Academy	2.7 mi	568	23.7:1	5.5
Esplanade Elementary	2.8 mi	281	21.6:1	4.1
La Veta Elementary	2.9 mi	456	26.8:1	6.2
McPherson Magnet	2.9 mi	853	27.5:1	7.1

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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 2.6 / 10

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Student-Teacher Ratio 19.8:1

Instructional Commitment

B+ 7.3 / 10

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School Day Length 7 hours

Annual Instructional Hours 1,260

Diversity & Inclusion

B 6.4 / 10

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Diversity Index 56%

Community Context

Data Unavailable

School Profile

A- 8.1 / 10

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Enrollment 240

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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 62.1%

Two or More 17.9%

Asian 15.8%

Pacific Islander 3.3%

Black 0.8%

Source: NCES Private School Survey (PSS)

Location

300 E TAFT AVE, Orange, CA 92865

Nearby Alternatives

Families considering St Norbert Catholic School may also want to explore other elementary schools in the area. Fletcher Mandarin Language & GATE Academy (rated 8.3/10, 1.1 miles away), which scores notably higher. Another option is Tomorrow's Leadership Collaborative (TLC) Charter (rated 7.7/10, 1.5 miles away), which scores notably higher. Additionally, COVENANT CHRISTIAN SCHOOL (rated 7.0/10, 0.2 miles away), which scores notably higher. For more schools in Orange, see our Orange schools guide .

Nearby Schools

20 within 1.6 mi

School	Distance	Enrollment	Rating
St. Norbert Catholic School Orange	0.1 mi	244	—
COVENANT CHRISTIAN SCHOOL Orange	0.2 mi	178	7.0
International School of Orange County Orange	0.2 mi	99	—
Taft Elementary Orange	0.4 mi	436	6.0
OLIVE CREST ACADEMY Orange	0.8 mi	134	6.9
California iInspire Academy Orange	0.8 mi	692	5.8
Yorba Middle Orange	0.9 mi	416	6.6
St. Paul's Lutheran Orange	1.1 mi	376	—
Fletcher Mandarin Language & GATE Academy Orange	1.1 mi	497	8.3
ST PAUL'S LUTHERAN SCHOOL Orange	1.1 mi	404	5.4
Richland Continuation High Orange	1.3 mi	186	6.8
Orange High Orange	1.3 mi	1,748	6.3
Cambridge Elementary Orange	1.5 mi	426	4.2
Tomorrow's Leadership Collaborative (TLC) Charter Orange	1.5 mi	200	7.7
ORANGE LUTHERAN HIGH SCHOOL Orange	1.4 mi	1,394	3.8
Lutheran High School of Orange County Orange	1.4 mi	1,141	—
Olive Elementary Orange	1.7 mi	327	4.6
ECE 4 Autism Orange	1.7 mi	13	—
Handy Elementary Orange	1.6 mi	373	6.2
Serrano Elementary Villa Park	1.6 mi	543	4.5

Neighborhood Census ACS (2019-2023)

Census data for ZIP 92865 (ACS 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates) · Data sources

Median Income

$130,258

Median Home Value

$842,700

Median Rent

$2,343/mo

Population

20,897

College Educated

39.5%

Homeownership

66.9%

Avg Commute

26.6 min

Poverty Rate

7.2%

Median Age

38.6

Similar Schools

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

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Almaden Elementary San Jose, CA	312	5.5
Arrowhead Elementary San Bernardino, CA	254	5.5
BLESSED SACRAMENT CATHOLIC SCHOOL Westminster, CA	234	5.5
Banta Elementary Tracy, CA	168	5.5
Charles Hoffman Elementary Lake Arrowhead, CA	294	5.5
El Granada Elementary Half Moon Bay, CA	335	5.5

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about St Norbert Catholic School

What grades does St Norbert Catholic School serve?

St Norbert Catholic School serves students in grades Pre-K through 8th.

How many students attend St Norbert Catholic School?

St Norbert Catholic School has an enrollment of approximately 240 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at St Norbert Catholic School?

The student-teacher ratio at St Norbert Catholic School is 19.8:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 11:1 for private schools.

How does St Norbert Catholic School rank in CA?

St Norbert Catholic School ranks #1,356 of 1,787 private schools in CA.

What is St Norbert Catholic School's MySchoolScout rating?

St Norbert Catholic School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.5 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.

Is St Norbert Catholic School a private school?

Yes, St Norbert Catholic 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 Norbert Catholic School a religious school?

St Norbert Catholic School has a Roman Catholic religious affiliation.

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Neighborhood Context

Walk Score: 70 Very Walkable
Transit Score: 38 Some Transit
Bike Score: 52 Bikeable

Quick Facts NCES PSS (SY 2021-22)

Grades: Pre-K – 8th
Enrollment: 240
Gender Split: 46% M / 54% F
Student-Teacher Ratio: 19.8:1
Teachers (FTE): 12
Type: private
Coed Status: coed
Affiliation: Roman Catholic
School Day: 7 hours
Days Per Year: 180 days
Setting: Midsize City
County: Orange County
Phone: (949) 689-9139

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