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#1189 of 1,787 private schools in CA
St Pius V Catholic School
Elementary School · Buena Park, CA
A private elementary school in Buena Park, CA serving grades Kindergarten – 8th.
7681 ORANGETHORP AVE, Buena Park, CA 90521
- 21.9:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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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
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Getting around & local context
- Walk 81Very Walkable
- Transit 43Some Transit
- Bike 64Bikeable
- City Safety: High2,632/100K
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Programs & students
Student demographicsNCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS) (SY 2021–22)
Source: NCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS)
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St. Pius V Catholic SchoolPrivate · tuition | Not rated | K–8 | 0.1 mi | 245 | Compare → |
| Mabel L. Pendleton ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 6.7 | K–5 | 0.3 mi | 382 | Compare → |
| Carl E. Gilbert ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 4.6 | K–5 | 0.7 mi | 526 | Compare → |
| Glen H. Dysinger Sr. ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 6.6 | K–6 | 0.8 mi | 462 | Compare → |
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 Pius V Catholic School is listed in Buena Park, CA; verify the current enrollment path directly.
About St Pius V Catholic School
St Pius V Catholic School is a private elementary school in Buena Park, CA, serving approximately 305 students in grades Kindergarten-8th with a 21.9:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.8 out of 10 and ranks #1,189 of 1,787 private schools in CA.
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 305 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at St Pius V Catholic School?
The student-teacher ratio at St Pius V Catholic School is 21.9:1. 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 ranks #1,189 of 1,787 private schools in CA.
What is St Pius V Catholic School's MySchoolScout rating?
St Pius V Catholic School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.8 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
Is St Pius V Catholic School a private school?
Yes, St Pius V 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 Pius V Catholic School a religious school?
St Pius V Catholic School has a Roman Catholic religious affiliation.
School factsNCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS) (SY 2021–22)
- Grades
- Kindergarten – 8th
- Enrollment
- 305
- Gender Split
- 51% M / 49% F
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 21.9:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 14
- Type
- private
- Coed Status
- coed
- Affiliation
- Roman Catholic
- School Day
- 7 hours
- Days Per Year
- 180 days
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Orange County
- Phone
- (714) 522-5313
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
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- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
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- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments vintage unavailable; directory SY 2021–22
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