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#1512 of 1,787 private schools in CA

St Paul the Apostle

Elementary School · Los Angeles, CA

A private elementary school in Los Angeles, CA serving grades Kindergarten – 8th.

Private

1536 SELBY AVE, Los Angeles, CA 90024

  • 16:1 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)
C+4.1 / 10
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Student-Teacher Ratio16:1
Instructional Commitment
?Total annual instructional hours based on school day length and days per year. (15% of overall score)
B5.7 / 10
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School Day Length6.7 hours
Annual Instructional Hours1,206
Diversity & Inclusion
?Racial and ethnic diversity of the student body using Simpson's diversity index. (20% of overall score)
B5.7 / 10
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Diversity Index51%
Community Context

Data not available

School Profile
?Enrollment size and grade span breadth — indicators of program depth and peer community. (15% of overall score)
B5.8 / 10
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Enrollment558
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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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The neighborhood

Where St Paul the Apostle 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 Los Angeles map →

Getting around & local context

  • Walk 63Somewhat Walkable
  • Transit 71Excellent Transit
  • Bike 75Very Bikeable
  • City Safety: High2,223/100K

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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Los Angeles), 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

$79,994

Median home value

$1,434,000

Median rent

$2,666/mo

College educated

74.1%

Homeownership

32.2%

Poverty rate

26.1%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 90024; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

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

White67.6%
Two or More15.6%
Asian8.1%
Hispanic5.7%
Pacific Islander2.0%
Black0.9%
Native American0.2%

Source: NCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS)

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

4 from a 5-mile search

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
Saint Paul the Apostle SchoolPrivate · tuitionNot ratedK–80.0 mi514Compare →
World Speak SchoolPrivate · tuitionNot ratedK–30.2 mi8Compare →
Creative Center for ChildrenPrivate · tuitionNot ratedK–10.5 mi13Compare →
Fairburn Avenue ElementaryEnrollment path unverified8.4K–50.5 mi480Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

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

Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.

St Paul the Apostle is listed in Los Angeles, CA; verify the current enrollment path directly.

About St Paul the Apostle

St Paul the Apostle is a private elementary school in Los Angeles, CA, serving approximately 558 students in grades Kindergarten-8th with a 16:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.1 out of 10 and ranks #1,512 of 1,787 private schools in CA.

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.

School factsNCES Private School Universe Survey (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
Area population (ZIP 90024)
50,830
Area average commute
21.1 min
Area median age
22.9
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 90024; 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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