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#1709 of 1,787 private schools in CA

St Raphael Elementary School

Elementary School · Los Angeles, CA

A private elementary school in Los Angeles, CA serving grades Pre-K – 8th.

Private

924 W 70TH ST, Los Angeles, CA 90044

  • 24.9:1 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-1.8 / 10
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Student-Teacher Ratio24.9:1
Instructional Commitment
?Total annual instructional hours based on school day length and days per year. (15% of overall score)
B+7.3 / 10
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School Day Length7 hours
Annual Instructional Hours1,260
Diversity & Inclusion
?Racial and ethnic diversity of the student body using Simpson's diversity index. (20% of overall score)
C3.1 / 10
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Diversity Index18%
Community Context

Data not available

School Profile
?Enrollment size and grade span breadth — indicators of program depth and peer community. (15% of overall score)
A-8.1 / 10
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Enrollment249
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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

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Test score data not yet available for this school.

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The neighborhood

Where St Raphael Elementary School 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 76Very Walkable
  • Transit 60Good Transit
  • Bike 70Very 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

$51,433

Median home value

$588,200

Median rent

$1,427/mo

College educated

11.1%

Homeownership

31.3%

Poverty rate

26.6%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 90044; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

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

Hispanic90.4%
Black4.4%
Two or More3.2%
Asian1.6%
White0.4%

Source: NCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS)

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

4 from a 5-mile search

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
St. Raphael ElementaryPrivate · tuitionNot ratedK–80.0 mi215Compare →
Gerald A. Lawson Acad of the Arts Math and SciEnrollment path unverified5.7K–60.1 mi491Compare →
Gil Garcetti Learning AcademyEnrollment path unverified8.0K–60.4 mi513Compare →
Loren Miller ElementaryEnrollment path unverified6.4K–60.5 mi591Compare →

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 Raphael Elementary School is listed in Los Angeles, CA; verify the current enrollment path directly.

About St Raphael Elementary School

St Raphael Elementary School is a private elementary school in Los Angeles, CA, serving approximately 249 students in grades Pre-K-8th with a 24.9:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 4.3 out of 10 and ranks #1,709 of 1,787 private schools in CA.

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about St Raphael Elementary School

What grades does St Raphael Elementary School serve?

St Raphael Elementary School serves students in grades Pre-K through 8th.

How many students attend St Raphael Elementary School?

St Raphael Elementary School has an enrollment of approximately 249 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at St Raphael Elementary School?

The student-teacher ratio at St Raphael Elementary School is 24.9:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 11:1 for private schools.

How does St Raphael Elementary School rank in CA?

St Raphael Elementary School ranks #1,709 of 1,787 private schools in CA.

What is St Raphael Elementary School's MySchoolScout rating?

St Raphael Elementary School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.3 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.

Is St Raphael Elementary School a private school?

Yes, St Raphael Elementary 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 Raphael Elementary School a religious school?

St Raphael Elementary School has a Roman Catholic religious affiliation.

School factsNCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS) (SY 2021–22)

Grades
Pre-K – 8th
Enrollment
249
Gender Split
50% M / 50% F
Student-Teacher Ratio
24.9:1
Teachers (FTE)
10
Type
private
Coed Status
coed
Affiliation
Roman Catholic
School Day
7 hours
Days Per Year
180 days
Setting
Large City
County
Los Angeles County
Area population (ZIP 90044)
95,859
Area average commute
34.4 min
Area median age
32
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 90044; 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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