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#3043 of 3,177 private schools in CA

St. Philip the Apostle

Elementary School

1363 Cordova Street, Pasadena, CA 91106

Private
541
Students
17.5:1
Student-Teacher
Kindergarten – 8th
Grades Served
#3043 of 3,177 in CA

About St. Philip the Apostle

St. Philip the Apostle is an private elementary school in Pasadena, CA 91106. The school serves approximately 541 students in grades Kindergarten – 8th with a student-teacher ratio of 17.5:1.

It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.3/10, placing it in the 4.2th percentile among private schools in CA — an average rating overall. Located in a neighborhood with a median household income of $89,213, where 63% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Compare to Public Schools

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How St. Philip the Apostle compares to 18 public schools serving similar grades in Pasadena, CA

Student-Teacher Ratio
17.5:1
This School
vs
23.2:1
Public Avg
Avg School Size
541
This School
vs
679
Public Avg
Avg School Scout Rating
5.3
This School
vs
5.4
Public Avg

Nearby Elementary Schools

School Rating
St. Philip the Apostle (this school) 5.3
McKinley 3.4
Hamilton Elementary 5.3
Marshall Fundamental 5.4
Madison Elementary 3.2
Learning Works 3.9
Norma Coombs Elementary 5.9
Blair High 7.4
Longfellow (Henry W.) Elementary 6.4
Webster Elementary 4.7
Options For Youth - Duarte Inc 2.7
CIS Academy 8.6
Willard Elementary 7.3
Octavia E. Butler Magnet 6.5
Washington Elementary STEM Magnet 3.3
Field (Eugene) Elementary 6.9
San Rafael Elementary 4.5
Alma Fuerte Public 6.2
Don Benito Fundamental 5.3

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- 2.3 / 10
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Student-Teacher Ratio 17.5:1
🕐 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)
B- 4.7 / 10
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Enrollment 541
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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

1363 Cordova Street, Pasadena, CA 91106

Nearby Schools

20 within 1.2 mi
School Distance Rating
ST PHILIP THE APOSTLE SCHOOL Pasadena 0.0 mi 5.3
International School of Los Angeles-PAS Pasadena 0.3 mi 5.3
INTERNATIONAL SCHOOL OF LOS ANGELES - PASADENA Pasadena 0.3 mi 5.3
Twentieth Street Elementary Los Angeles 0.4 mi 6.4
POLYTECHNIC SCHOOL Pasadena 0.7 mi 5.3
Fusion Academy Pasadena Downtown Pasadena 0.7 mi 5.3
FUSION ACADEMY PASADENA DOWNTOWN Pasadena 0.7 mi 5.3
Rose City High (Continuation) Pasadena 0.8 mi 6.2
McKinley Pasadena 0.8 mi 3.4
Bridge Global Academy Pasadena 0.9 mi 5.3
Hamilton Elementary Pasadena 0.9 mi 5.3
ST GREGORYS A & M HOVSEPIAN SCHOOL Pasadena 1.0 mi 5.3
St. Gregory's A. & M. Hovsepian School Pasadena 1.1 mi 5.3
Living Waters Academy Pasadena 1.1 mi 5.3
ENCHANTED CASTLE PASADENA MONTESSORI SCHOOL Pasadena 1.1 mi 5.3
VILLA ESPERANZA SERVICES Pasadena 1.2 mi 5.3
Villa Esperanza Services Pasadena 1.2 mi 5.3
Teaching Great Children Pasadena 1.1 mi 5.3
OUR SCHOOL Pasadena 1.4 mi 5.3
Mayfield Junior School Pasadena 1.2 mi 5.3

Neighborhood Census ACS (2019-2023)

Census data for ZIP 91106 (ACS 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates) · Data sources

Median Income

$89,213

Median Home Value

$966,700

Median Rent

$2,096/mo

Population

23,217

College Educated

63.2%

Homeownership

34.8%

Avg Commute

25.8 min

Poverty Rate

12.6%

Median Age

38.2

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Alameda Elementary Downey, CA 5.3
Arroyo West Elementary Moorpark, CA 5.3
Badillo Elementary Covina, CA 5.3
Balboa Elementary San Diego, CA 5.3

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about St. Philip the Apostle

What grades does St. Philip the Apostle serve?

St. Philip the Apostle serves students in grades Kindergarten through 8th.

How many students attend St. Philip the Apostle?

St. Philip the Apostle has an enrollment of approximately 541 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at St. Philip the Apostle?

The student-teacher ratio at St. Philip the Apostle is 17.5:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 11:1 for private schools.

How does St. Philip the Apostle rank in CA?

St. Philip the Apostle is ranked #3043 out of 3,177 private schools in CA.

What is St. Philip the Apostle's MySchoolScout rating?

St. Philip the Apostle has a composite rating of 5.3 out of 10 on MySchoolScout. This score combines academic performance, student growth, equity, and school environment into a single score.

Is St. Philip the Apostle a private school?

Yes, St. Philip the Apostle 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
541
Student-Teacher Ratio
17.5:1
Teachers (FTE)
31
Type
private
Coed Status
coed
County
Los Angeles
Data Year
2025–2026

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Data Sources: School Info: NCES PSS (SY 2024-25) Neighborhood: Census ACS (2019-2023) Ratings: MySchoolScout (2024) Full data source details