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#1512 of 1,787 private schools in CA
St Paul the Apostle
Elementary School
1536 SELBY AVE, Los Angeles, CA 90024
Enrollment
558
Student-Teacher
16:1
Score
5.1
Grades
Kindergarten – 8th
Enrollment
558
Student-Teacher
16:1
Score
5.1
Grades
Kindergarten – 8th
Data vintage
2021-22
Data vintage2021-22
How this school compares
California private schools
#1,512 of 1,787
In Los Angeles
#109 of 137
public schools
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St Paul the Apostle
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About St Paul the Apostle
St Paul the Apostle is a private elementary school in Los Angeles, CA. St Paul the Apostle serves approximately 558 students, and covers grades Kindergarten-8th, and has a 16:1 student-teacher ratio. St Paul the Apostle has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.1 out of 10 and ranks #1,512 of 1,787 private schools in CA.
- This school 5.1 · Average
- CA avg 6.2
What Parents Should Know
St Paul the Apostle 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
BetaHow St Paul the Apostle compares to 451 public schools serving similar grades in Los Angeles, CA
Student Demographics
Nearby Elementary Schools
| School | Rating |
|---|---|
| St Paul the Apostle (this school) | 5.1 |
| Emerson Community Charter | 8.2 |
| Fairburn Avenue Elementary | 8.4 |
| Westwood Charter Elementary | 8.6 |
| Nora Sterry Elementary | 6.9 |
| Warner Avenue Elementary | 8.9 |
| Overland Avenue Elementary | 9.4 |
| Citizens of the World Charter School Mar Vista | 4.3 |
| Brockton Avenue Elementary | 8.6 |
| New West Charter | 7.6 |
| Magnolia Science Academy 4 | 8.2 |
| Daniel Webster Middle | 6.5 |
| Richland Avenue Elementary | 9.4 |
| Clover Avenue Elementary | 9.1 |
| Brentwood Science | 5.2 |
| Community Magnet Charter Elementary | 8.7 |
| Palms Middle | 7.5 |
| Castle Heights Elementary | 9.2 |
| Palms Elementary | 5.4 |
| Mar Vista Elementary | 9.2 |
| Canfield Avenue Elementary | 8.8 |
Showing 20 of 451 schools. View all schools in Los Angeles
Demographics sourced from NCES Private School Survey (PSS) and Common Core of Data (CCD). Comparisons are based on enrollment-weighted averages.
Score Breakdown
PreliminaryWhat 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.
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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)
Source: NCES Private School Survey (PSS)
Location
1536 SELBY AVE, Los Angeles, CA 90024
Nearby Alternatives
Families considering St Paul the Apostle may also want to explore other elementary schools in the area. Warner Avenue Elementary (rated 8.9/10, 1.1 miles away), which scores notably higher. Another option is Westwood Charter Elementary (rated 8.6/10, 0.6 miles away), which scores notably higher. Additionally, Fairburn Avenue Elementary (rated 8.4/10, 0.5 miles away), which scores notably higher. For more schools in Los Angeles, see our Los Angeles schools guide .
Nearby Schools
20 within 1.2 mi| School | Distance | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| Saint Paul the Apostle School Los Angeles | 0.0 mi | — |
| Emerson Community Charter Los Angeles | 0.1 mi | 8.2 |
| WORLD SPEAK SCHOOL Los Angeles | 0.2 mi | — |
| Fairburn Avenue Elementary Los Angeles | 0.5 mi | 8.4 |
| MONTESSORI DISCOVERY GARDEN Los Angeles | 0.5 mi | — |
| Creative Center for Children Los Angeles | 0.5 mi | — |
| Fusion Academy West Los Angeles Los Angeles | 0.6 mi | — |
| Westwood Charter Elementary Los Angeles | 0.6 mi | 8.6 |
| Geffen Academy at UCLA Los Angeles | 0.6 mi | — |
| GEFFEN ACADEMY AT UCLA Los Angeles | 0.7 mi | 6.7 |
| Sinai Akiba Academy Los Angeles | 0.9 mi | — |
| Empower STEM Los Angeles | 0.9 mi | — |
| SINAI AKIBA ACADEMY Los Angeles | 0.9 mi | 6.9 |
| NEW HORIZON SCHOOL WESTSIDE Los Angeles | 1.0 mi | 8.2 |
| New Horizon School Westside Los Angeles | 1.0 mi | — |
| Nora Sterry Elementary Los Angeles | 1.0 mi | 6.9 |
| Warner Avenue Elementary Los Angeles | 1.1 mi | 8.9 |
| The Learning Tree Los Angeles | 1.2 mi | — |
| ST SEBASTIAN SCHOOL Los Angeles | 1.2 mi | 5.8 |
| ST TIMOTHY SCHOOL Los Angeles | 1.2 mi | 7.2 |
Neighborhood Census ACS (2019-2023)
Census data for ZIP 90024 (ACS 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates) · Data sources
Median Income
$79,994
Median Home Value
$1,434,000
Median Rent
$2,666/mo
Population
50,830
College Educated
74.1%
Homeownership
32.2%
Avg Commute
21.1 min
Poverty Rate
26.1%
Median Age
22.9
Similar Schools
Schools in the same state with comparable level, size, and ratings
| School | Rating |
|---|---|
| Ada Givens Elementary Merced, CA | 5.1 |
| Addams Elementary Fresno, CA | 5.1 |
| Alcott Elementary Riverside, CA | 5.1 |
| Allan Orrenmaa Elementary Riverside, CA | 5.1 |
| Alta Vista Elementary Porterville, CA | 5.1 |
| Antelope Meadows Elementary Antelope, CA | 5.1 |
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about St Paul the Apostle
What grades does St Paul the Apostle serve?
St Paul the Apostle serves students in grades Kindergarten through 8th.
How many students attend St Paul the Apostle?
St Paul the Apostle has an enrollment of approximately 558 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at St Paul the Apostle?
The student-teacher ratio at St Paul the Apostle is 16:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 11:1 for private schools.
How does St Paul the Apostle rank in CA?
St Paul the Apostle ranks #1,512 of 1,787 private schools in CA.
What is St Paul the Apostle's MySchoolScout rating?
St Paul the Apostle has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.1 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
Is St Paul the Apostle a private school?
Yes, St Paul the Apostle 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 Paul the Apostle a religious school?
St Paul the Apostle has a Roman Catholic religious affiliation.
Neighborhood Context
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Quick Facts NCES PSS (SY 2021-22)
- Grades
- Kindergarten – 8th
- Enrollment
- 558
- Gender Split
- 53% M / 47% F
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 16:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 35
- Type
- private
- Coed Status
- coed
- Affiliation
- Roman Catholic
- School Day
- 6.7 hours
- Days Per Year
- 180 days
- Setting
- Large City
- County
- Los Angeles County
- Phone
- (310) 474-1588
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