Very Good
#404 of 1,787 private schools in CA
Top 23% of private schools
St Pius X - St. Matthias High School
High School
7851 GARDENDALE ST, Downey, CA 90242
Enrollment
451
Student-Teacher
15:1
Score
7.2
Grades
9th – 12th
Enrollment
451
Student-Teacher
15:1
Score
7.2
Grades
9th – 12th
Data vintage
2021-22
Data vintage2021-22
How this school compares
California private schools
#404 of 1,787
In Downey
#1 of 6
public schools
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St Pius X - St. Matthias High School
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About St Pius X - St. Matthias High School
St Pius X - St. Matthias High School is a private high school in Downey, CA. St Pius X - St.
Matthias High School serves approximately 451 students, and covers grades 9th-12th, and has a 15:1 student-teacher ratio. St Pius X - St. Matthias High School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.2 out of 10 and ranks #404 of 1,787 private schools in CA.
- This school 7.2 · Very Good
- CA avg 6.5
What Parents Should Know
St Pius X - St. Matthias High School 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 Pius X - St. Matthias High School compares to 9 public schools serving similar grades in Downey, CA
Student Demographics
Nearby High Schools
| School | Rating |
|---|---|
| St Pius X - St. Matthias High School (this school) | 7.2 |
| Warren (Earl) High | 6.8 |
| Downey High | 7.4 |
| Columbus (Christopher) High | 5.6 |
| Woodruff Academy | — |
| Kirby Dorothy Camp | 5.5 |
| Rockey Glenn Camp | 6.6 |
| Afflerbaugh-Paige Camp | 5.9 |
| Nidorf Barry J. | — |
| Road to Success Academy at Campus Kilpatrick | — |
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.
Data Unavailable
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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
7851 GARDENDALE ST, Downey, CA 90242
Nearby Alternatives
Families considering St Pius X - St. Matthias High School may also want to explore other high schools in the area. Paramount High (rated 6.8/10, 1.3 miles away, in nearby Paramount), with a comparable rating. Another option is Vista High (rated 6.4/10, 1.1 miles away, in nearby Lynwood), with a comparable rating. Additionally, ST PIUS-ST. MATTHIAS ACADEMY (rated 6.3/10, in nearby Downy), with a comparable rating. For more schools in Downey, see our Downey schools guide .
Nearby Schools
20 within 1.2 mi| School | Distance | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| ST PIUS-ST. MATTHIAS ACADEMY Downy | 0.0 mi | 6.3 |
| St. Pius X St. Matthias Academy Downey | 0.1 mi | — |
| RANCHO LOS AMIGOS CHILDRENS CENTER Downey | 0.4 mi | — |
| KID TOWN USA PRESCHOOL-MONTESSORI ACADEMY South Gate | 0.4 mi | — |
| Theodore Roosevelt Paramount | 0.6 mi | 5.5 |
| Hollydale South Gate | 0.8 mi | 7.1 |
| Imperial Elementary Downey | 0.8 mi | 6.7 |
| ST RAYMOND SCHOOL Downey | 0.9 mi | 6.1 |
| Paramount Unified Community Day Paramount | 1.2 mi | — |
| Paramount Park Middle Paramount | 1.3 mi | 7.3 |
| Old River Elementary Downey | 1.3 mi | 6.7 |
| Ward (E. W.) Elementary Downey | 1.1 mi | 5.3 |
| Paramount High Paramount | 1.3 mi | 6.8 |
| Harry Wirtz Elementary Paramount | 1.3 mi | 6.5 |
| Vista High Lynwood | 1.1 mi | 6.4 |
| Howard Tanner Paramount | 1.3 mi | 6.9 |
| Stauffer (Mary R.) Middle Downey | 1.4 mi | 6.5 |
| Our Lady of the Rosary School Paramount | 1.4 mi | — |
| OUR LADY OF THE ROSARY SCHOOL Paramount | 1.4 mi | 5.3 |
| Sussman (Edward A.) Middle Downey | 1.2 mi | 7.0 |
Neighborhood Census ACS (2019-2023)
Census data for ZIP 90242 (ACS 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates) · Data sources
Median Income
$83,238
Median Home Value
$676,100
Median Rent
$1,874/mo
Population
40,983
College Educated
24.2%
Homeownership
52.4%
Avg Commute
29.6 min
Poverty Rate
9.3%
Median Age
37.4
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Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about St Pius X - St. Matthias High School
What grades does St Pius X - St. Matthias High School serve?
St Pius X - St. Matthias High School serves students in grades 9th through 12th.
How many students attend St Pius X - St. Matthias High School?
St Pius X - St. Matthias High School has an enrollment of approximately 451 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at St Pius X - St. Matthias High School?
The student-teacher ratio at St Pius X - St. Matthias High School is 15:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 11:1 for private schools.
How does St Pius X - St. Matthias High School rank in CA?
St Pius X - St. Matthias High School ranks #404 of 1,787 private schools in CA.
What is St Pius X - St. Matthias High School's MySchoolScout rating?
St Pius X - St. Matthias High School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.2 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 X - St. Matthias High School a private school?
Yes, St Pius X - St. Matthias High 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 X - St. Matthias High School a religious school?
St Pius X - St. Matthias High School has a Roman Catholic religious affiliation.
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Quick Facts NCES PSS (SY 2021-22)
- Grades
- 9th – 12th
- Enrollment
- 451
- Gender Split
- 54% M / 46% F
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 15:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 30
- Type
- private
- Coed Status
- coed
- Affiliation
- Roman Catholic
- School Day
- 7.2 hours
- Days Per Year
- 180 days
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Los Angeles County
- Phone
- (562) 861-2271
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