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#2833 of 3,177 private schools in CA
St. Pius V Catholic School
Elementary School
7681 Orangethorpe Avenue, Buena Park, CA 90621
About St. Pius V Catholic School
St. Pius V Catholic School is an private elementary school in Buena Park, CA 90621. The school serves approximately 245 students in grades Kindergarten – 8th with a student-teacher ratio of 19.6:1.
It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.6/10, placing it in the 10.9th percentile among private schools in CA — an average rating overall. The school scores particularly well in school profile (7.5/10), ranked among private schools in CA. Located in a neighborhood with a median household income of $94,679, where 32% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
Compared to the 13 public schools in Buena Park, St. Pius V Catholic School rates higher overall (6.6 vs 5.8 average).
Compare to Public Schools
BetaHow St. Pius V Catholic School compares to 13 public schools serving similar grades in Buena Park, CA
Nearby Elementary Schools
| School | Rating |
|---|---|
| St. Pius V Catholic School (this school) | 6.6 |
| Mabel L. Pendleton Elementary | 6.3 |
| Carl E. Gilbert Elementary | 2.7 |
| James A. Whitaker Elementary | 4.4 |
| Buena Park Middle | 4.1 |
| Glen H. Dysinger Sr. Elementary | 4.7 |
| Hope | 5.0 |
| Arthur F. Corey Elementary | 7.1 |
| Raymond Temple Elementary | 6.7 |
| Buena Terra Elementary | 7.3 |
| Gordon H. Beatty Middle | 7.0 |
| Charles G. Emery Elementary | 7.0 |
| San Marino Elementary | 5.2 |
| Holder Elementary | 7.7 |
Demographics sourced from NCES Private School Survey (PSS) and Common Core of Data (CCD). Comparisons are based on enrollment-weighted averages.
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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
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Location
7681 Orangethorpe Avenue, Buena Park, CA 90621
Nearby Schools
20 within 1.8 mi| School | Distance | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| ST PIUS V CATHOLIC SCHOOL Buena Park | 0.1 mi | 6.6 |
| Mabel L. Pendleton Elementary Buena Park | 0.3 mi | 6.3 |
| Carl E. Gilbert Elementary Buena Park | 0.7 mi | 2.7 |
| ROSSIER PARK SCHOOL Buena Park | 0.7 mi | 6.6 |
| Rossier Park School Buena Park | 0.7 mi | 6.6 |
| James A. Whitaker Elementary Buena Park | 0.7 mi | 4.4 |
| Glen H. Dysinger Sr. Elementary Buena Park | 0.9 mi | 4.7 |
| Buena Park Middle Buena Park | 0.8 mi | 4.1 |
| Hope Buena Park | 1.2 mi | 5.0 |
| Buena Park High Buena Park | 1.2 mi | 5.1 |
| Arthur F. Corey Elementary Buena Park | 1.3 mi | 7.1 |
| Raymond Temple Elementary Buena Park | 1.4 mi | 6.7 |
| LIMAI MONTESSORI ACADEMY - BUENA PARK Buena Park | 1.7 mi | 6.6 |
| Gordon H. Beatty Middle Buena Park | 1.7 mi | 7.0 |
| Valencia Park Elementary Fullerton | 1.6 mi | 3.1 |
| Buena Terra Elementary Buena Park | 1.7 mi | 7.3 |
| Centralia Elementary Anaheim | 1.9 mi | 5.6 |
| Dr. Peter Marshall Anaheim | 1.8 mi | 6.0 |
| Charles G. Emery Elementary Buena Park | 1.9 mi | 7.0 |
| ACACIAWOOD PREPARATORY ACADEMY Anaheim | 1.8 mi | 5.5 |
Neighborhood Census ACS (2019-2023)
Census data for ZIP 90621 (ACS 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates) · Data sources
Median Income
$94,679
Median Home Value
$734,400
Median Rent
$2,061/mo
Population
35,735
College Educated
31.5%
Homeownership
37%
Avg Commute
28.4 min
Poverty Rate
10.7%
Median Age
37
Similar Schools
Schools in the same state with comparable level, size, and ratings
| School | Rating |
|---|---|
| Breed Street Elementary Los Angeles, CA | 6.6 |
| Center for Advanced Learning Los Angeles, CA | 6.6 |
| Charles Hoffman Elementary Lake Arrowhead, CA | 6.6 |
| Farallone View Elementary Montara, CA | 6.6 |
| Garfield Elementary San Francisco, CA | 6.6 |
| Grass Valley Elementary Oakland, CA | 6.6 |
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about St. Pius V Catholic School
What grades does St. Pius V Catholic School serve?
St. Pius V Catholic School serves students in grades Kindergarten through 8th.
How many students attend St. Pius V Catholic School?
St. Pius V Catholic School has an enrollment of approximately 245 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at St. Pius V Catholic School?
The student-teacher ratio at St. Pius V Catholic School is 19.6:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 11:1 for private schools.
How does St. Pius V Catholic School rank in CA?
St. Pius V Catholic School is ranked #2833 out of 3,177 private schools in CA.
What is St. Pius V Catholic School's MySchoolScout rating?
St. Pius V Catholic School has a composite rating of 6.6 out of 10 on MySchoolScout. This score combines academic performance, student growth, equity, and school environment into a single score.
Is St. Pius V Catholic School a private school?
Yes, St. Pius V Catholic School 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.
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Quick Facts NCES PSS (SY 2024-25)
- Grades
- Kindergarten – 8th
- Enrollment
- 245
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 19.6:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 13
- Type
- private
- Coed Status
- coed
- County
- Orange
- Phone
- (714) 522-5313
- Data Year
- 2025–2026
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