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St Sebastian School

Elementary School

325 E SANTA BARBARA ST, Santa Paula, CA 93060

Private

Enrollment

115

Student-Teacher

9.9:1

Score

6.1

Grades

Pre-K – 7th

Data vintage2021-22

How this school compares

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#1,023 of 1,787

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St Sebastian School

6.1/10

Elementary School in Santa Paula · grades Pre-K – 7th. Start here, then compare fit against nearby and district options.

Santa Paula High

7.2/10

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4.9/10

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About St Sebastian School

St Sebastian School is a private elementary school in Santa Paula, CA. St Sebastian School serves approximately 115 students, and covers grades Pre-K-7th, and has a 9.9:1 student-teacher ratio. St Sebastian School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.1 out of 10 and ranks #1,023 of 1,787 private schools in CA.

How it comparesOn par with CA schools
  • This school 6.1 · Average
  • CA avg 6.2

What Parents Should Know

At 115 students, St Sebastian 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.

At 9.9:1 students to teachers, St Sebastian School sits well below the national average. Smaller classes like that usually mean more one-on-one time between students and teachers.

St Sebastian 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

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How St Sebastian School compares to 11 public schools serving similar grades in Santa Paula, CA

Student-Teacher Ratio
9.9:1
This School
vs
21.4:1
Public Avg
Avg School Size
115
This School
vs
340
Public Avg
Avg School Scout Rating
6.1
This School
vs
6.4
Public Avg

Student Demographics

Hispanic 97.4% vs 0%
White 2.6% vs 0%
St Sebastian School Santa Paula Public Avg

Nearby Elementary Schools

School Rating
St Sebastian School (this school) 6.1
Isbell Middle 4.8
McKevett Elementary 8.6
Glen City Elementary 8.0
Barbara Webster Elementary 4.8
Grace Thille Elementary 8.3
Blanchard Elementary 6.8
Thelma Bedell Elementary 7.0
Mupu Elementary 5.5
Briggs Elementary 5.8
Santa Clara Elementary 5.5
Olivelands Elementary 4.9

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
? Student-teacher ratio calibrated against other private schools. Lower ratios mean more individual attention. (30% of overall score)
B+ 7.0 / 10
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Student-Teacher Ratio 9.9:1
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 Length 7 hours
Annual Instructional Hours 1,260
Diversity & Inclusion
? Racial and ethnic diversity of the student body using Simpson's diversity index. (20% of overall score)
C- 2.3 / 10
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Diversity Index 5%
Community Context

Data Unavailable

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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Enrollment 115
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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)

Hispanic 97.4%
White 2.6%

Source: NCES Private School Survey (PSS)

Location

325 E SANTA BARBARA ST, Santa Paula, CA 93060

Nearby Alternatives

Families considering St Sebastian School may also want to explore other elementary schools in the area. Somis Elementary (rated 9.0/10, 7.8 miles away, in nearby Somis), which scores notably higher. Another option is McKevett Elementary (rated 8.6/10, 0.6 miles away), which scores notably higher. Additionally, Grace Thille Elementary (rated 8.3/10, 0.8 miles away), which scores notably higher. For more schools in Santa Paula, see our Santa Paula schools guide .

Nearby Schools

20 within 8.3 mi
School Distance Rating
Santa Paula High Santa Paula 0.2 mi 7.2
Renaissance High Santa Paula 0.2 mi 4.9
Isbell Middle Santa Paula 0.4 mi 4.8
McKevett Elementary Santa Paula 0.6 mi 8.6
Glen City Elementary Santa Paula 0.7 mi 8.0
Barbara Webster Elementary Santa Paula 0.8 mi 4.8
Grace Thille Elementary Santa Paula 0.8 mi 8.3
Blanchard Elementary Santa Paula 1.2 mi 6.8
Thelma Bedell Elementary Santa Paula 1.5 mi 7.0
Mupu Elementary Santa Paula 2.3 mi 5.5
Briggs Elementary Santa Paula 2.6 mi 5.8
Santa Clara Elementary Santa Paula 4.3 mi 5.5
Olivelands Elementary Santa Paula 4.4 mi 4.9
Mesa Elementary Somis 6.4 mi 5.8
SACRED HEART ELEMENTARY SCHOOL Ventura 6.8 mi 6.0
Academy of Technology & Leadership at Saticoy Ventura 6.9 mi 7.0
Camarillo Heights STEM Academy Camarillo 7.8 mi 7.5
Somis Elementary Somis 7.8 mi 9.0
Linda Vista Adventist School Oxnard 7.8 mi
CORNERSTONE CHRISTIAN SCHOOLS Camarillo 8.3 mi 6.9

Neighborhood Census ACS (2019-2023)

Census data for ZIP 93060 (ACS 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates) · Data sources

Median Income

$79,606

Median Home Value

$582,900

Median Rent

$1,678/mo

Population

34,640

College Educated

16%

Homeownership

54.2%

Avg Commute

26.8 min

Poverty Rate

14.4%

Median Age

35.5

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INDEPENDENCE CHRISTIAN SCHOOL Anaheim, CA 6.1
LIBERTY CHRISTIAN SCHOOL REDDING Redding, CA 6.1
SANDERLING WALDORF SCHOOL Carlsbad, CA 6.1

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about St Sebastian School

What grades does St Sebastian School serve?

St Sebastian School serves students in grades Pre-K through 7th.

How many students attend St Sebastian School?

St Sebastian School has an enrollment of approximately 115 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at St Sebastian School?

The student-teacher ratio at St Sebastian School is 9.9:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 11:1 for private schools.

How does St Sebastian School rank in CA?

St Sebastian School ranks #1,023 of 1,787 private schools in CA.

What is St Sebastian School's MySchoolScout rating?

St Sebastian School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.1 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.

Is St Sebastian School a private school?

Yes, St Sebastian 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 Sebastian School a religious school?

St Sebastian School has a Roman Catholic religious affiliation.

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Neighborhood Context

Walk Score
74 Very Walkable
Bike Score
62 Bikeable

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Quick Facts NCES PSS (SY 2021-22)

Grades
Pre-K – 7th
Enrollment
115
Gender Split
47% M / 53% F
Student-Teacher Ratio
9.9:1
Teachers (FTE)
12
Type
private
Coed Status
coed
Affiliation
Roman Catholic
School Day
7 hours
Days Per Year
180 days
Setting
Fringe Town
County
Ventura County

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