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St Rose-mccarthy Catholic School

Elementary School

1000 N HARRIS ST, Hanford, CA 93230

Last updated: July 2026

Private

Enrollment

Student-Teacher

12.2:1

Score

5.8

Grades

Pre-K – 8th

Enrollment

Student-Teacher

12.2:1

Score

5.8

Grades

Pre-K – 8th

Data vintage
2021-22

Data vintage2021-22

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About St Rose-mccarthy Catholic School

St Rose-mccarthy Catholic School is a private elementary school in Hanford, CA. St Rose-mccarthy Catholic School serves approximately 95 students, and covers grades Pre-K-8th, and has a 12.2:1 student-teacher ratio. St Rose-mccarthy Catholic School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.8 out of 10 and ranks #1,157 of 1,787 private schools in CA.

How it compares0.4 pts below CA schools

5.8

This school 5.8 · Average
CA avg 6.2

What Parents Should Know

At 95 students, St Rose-mccarthy Catholic School is on the smaller side. That usually buys more individual attention and teachers who know every kid by name, with the trade-off of fewer electives and extracurriculars than a larger school can staff. Ask what activities it actually offers.

St Rose-mccarthy Catholic 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.

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How St Rose-mccarthy Catholic School compares to 22 public schools serving similar grades in Hanford, CA

Student-Teacher Ratio

12.2:1

This School

20.6:1

Public Avg

Avg School Size

This School

463

Public Avg

Avg School Scout Rating

5.8

This School

6.2

Public Avg

Student Demographics

White 73.7% vs 0%

Hispanic 16.8% vs 0%

Black 5.3% vs 0%

Asian 2.1% vs 0%

St Rose-mccarthy Catholic School Hanford Public Avg

Nearby Elementary Schools

School	Distance	Enrollment	STR	Rating
St Rose-mccarthy Catholic School (this school)	—	95	12.2:1	5.8
Jefferson Academy	0.5 mi	492	27.3:1	7.7
Woodrow Wilson Junior High	0.6 mi	568	22.7:1	7.1
Kings Valley Academy II	0.7 mi	1,066	21.8:1	4.5
Lee Richmond Elementary	0.8 mi	412	21.7:1	6.2
Kings County Special Education	0.8 mi	341	9.2:1	3.4
John F. Kennedy Junior High	0.9 mi	521	20:1	6.5
Monroe Elementary	1.1 mi	621	22.2:1	6.6
George Washington Elementary	1.2 mi	487	23.2:1	5.8
J. C. Montgomery	1.3 mi	22	7.3:1	—
Lincoln Elementary	1.4 mi	373	20.7:1	4.7
Roosevelt Elementary	1.4 mi	461	23.1:1	5.9
Hamilton Elementary	1.4 mi	444	22.2:1	5.4
Joseph M. Simas	1.4 mi	511	22.2:1	7.4
Hanford Elementary Community Day	2.0 mi	13	4.3:1	—
Martin Luther King Jr. Elementary	2.1 mi	665	23.8:1	7.4
Pioneer Middle	2.3 mi	558	24.3:1	6.1
Frontier Elementary	2.5 mi	577	25.1:1	6.4
Mid Valley Alternative Charter	3.5 mi	73	24.3:1	7.0
Kit Carson Elementary	3.5 mi	384	19.2:1	5.1
Pioneer Elementary	3.7 mi	501	23.9:1	5.9

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Demographics sourced from NCES Private School Survey (PSS) and Common Core of Data (CCD). Comparisons are based on enrollment-weighted averages.

Score Breakdown

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

B 5.8 / 10

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Student-Teacher Ratio 12.2:1

Instructional Commitment

B+ 7.3 / 10

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School Day Length 7 hours

Annual Instructional Hours 1,260

Diversity & Inclusion

B- 4.8 / 10

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Diversity Index 43%

Community Context

Data Unavailable

School Profile

B 5.8 / 10

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Enrollment 95

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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)

White 73.7%

Hispanic 16.8%

Black 5.3%

Asian 2.1%

Pacific Islander 2.1%

Source: NCES Private School Survey (PSS)

Location

1000 N HARRIS ST, Hanford, CA 93230

Nearby Alternatives

Families considering St Rose-mccarthy Catholic School may also want to explore other elementary schools in the area. Jefferson Academy (rated 7.7/10, 0.5 miles away), which scores notably higher. Another option is Monroe Elementary (rated 6.6/10, 1.1 miles away), which scores slightly higher. Additionally, Lee Richmond Elementary (rated 6.2/10, 0.8 miles away), which scores slightly higher. For more schools in Hanford, see our Hanford schools guide .

Nearby Schools

20 within 1.4 mi

School	Distance	Enrollment	Rating
St. Rose-McCarthy Catholic Hanford	0.0 mi	94	—
Earl F. Johnson High (Continuation) Hanford	0.2 mi	55	5.9
Hanford High Hanford	0.6 mi	1,494	5.7
Jefferson Academy Hanford	0.5 mi	492	7.7
Hanford Community Day Hanford	0.7 mi	39	7.1
Woodrow Wilson Junior High Hanford	0.6 mi	568	7.1
Kings Valley Academy II Hanford	0.7 mi	1,066	4.5
Crossroads Charter Academy Armona	0.7 mi	125	7.8
Lee Richmond Elementary Hanford	0.8 mi	412	6.2
Kings County Special Education Hanford	0.8 mi	341	3.4
John F. Kennedy Junior High Hanford	0.9 mi	521	6.5
Monroe Elementary Hanford	1.1 mi	621	6.6
Hanford West High Hanford	1.0 mi	1,336	6.5
New Testament Baptist Schools Hanford	1.0 mi	24	—
George Washington Elementary Hanford	1.2 mi	487	5.8
Hanford Online Charter Hanford	1.0 mi	152	5.1
Lincoln Elementary Hanford	1.4 mi	373	4.7
Roosevelt Elementary Hanford	1.4 mi	461	5.9
J. C. Montgomery Hanford	1.3 mi	22	—
Hamilton Elementary Hanford	1.4 mi	444	5.4

Neighborhood Census ACS (2019-2023)

Census data for ZIP 93230 (ACS 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates) · Data sources

Median Income

$73,558

Median Home Value

$321,900

Median Rent

$1,208/mo

Population

69,130

College Educated

17%

Homeownership

61.5%

Avg Commute

23.4 min

Poverty Rate

15.2%

Median Age

33.4

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Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about St Rose-mccarthy Catholic School

What grades does St Rose-mccarthy Catholic School serve?

St Rose-mccarthy Catholic School serves students in grades Pre-K through 8th.

How many students attend St Rose-mccarthy Catholic School?

St Rose-mccarthy Catholic School has an enrollment of approximately 95 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at St Rose-mccarthy Catholic School?

The student-teacher ratio at St Rose-mccarthy Catholic School is 12.2:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 11:1 for private schools.

How does St Rose-mccarthy Catholic School rank in CA?

St Rose-mccarthy Catholic School ranks #1,157 of 1,787 private schools in CA.

What is St Rose-mccarthy Catholic School's MySchoolScout rating?

St Rose-mccarthy 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 Rose-mccarthy Catholic School a private school?

Yes, St Rose-mccarthy 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 Rose-mccarthy Catholic School a religious school?

St Rose-mccarthy Catholic School has a Roman Catholic religious affiliation.

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Neighborhood Context

Walk Score: 74 Very Walkable
Transit Score: 27 Some Transit
Bike Score: 60 Bikeable

Quick Facts NCES PSS (SY 2021-22)

Grades: Pre-K – 8th
Enrollment: 95
Gender Split: 53% M / 47% F
Student-Teacher Ratio: 12.2:1
Teachers (FTE): 8
Type: private
Coed Status: coed
Affiliation: Roman Catholic
School Day: 7 hours
Days Per Year: 180 days
Setting: Small City
County: Kings County
Phone: (559) 584-5218

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