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St Theresa Elementary School

Elementary School

455 S COMPADRE RD, Palm Springs, CA 92262

Last updated: July 2026

Private

Enrollment

161

Student-Teacher

14.1:1

Score

6.7

Grades

Pre-K – 8th

Enrollment

161

Student-Teacher

14.1:1

Score

6.7

Grades

Pre-K – 8th

Data vintage
2021-22

Data vintage2021-22

How this school compares

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#619 of 1,787

In Palm Springs

#2 of 3

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About St Theresa Elementary School

St Theresa Elementary School is a private elementary school in Palm Springs, CA. St Theresa Elementary School serves approximately 161 students, and covers grades Pre-K-8th, and has a 14.1:1 student-teacher ratio. St Theresa Elementary School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.7 out of 10 and ranks #619 of 1,787 private schools in CA.

How it compares0.5 pts above CA schools

6.7

This school 6.7 · Average
CA avg 6.2

What Parents Should Know

At 161 students, St Theresa Elementary 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 Theresa Elementary 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 Theresa Elementary School compares to 8 public schools serving similar grades in Palm Springs, CA

Student-Teacher Ratio

14.1:1

This School

20.9:1

Public Avg

Avg School Size

161

This School

471

Public Avg

Avg School Scout Rating

6.7

This School

6.3

Public Avg

Student Demographics

Hispanic 46.6% vs 0%

White 24.8% vs 0%

Asian 16.8% vs 0%

Black 0.6% vs 0%

St Theresa Elementary School Palm Springs Public Avg

Nearby Elementary Schools

School	Distance	Enrollment	STR	Rating
St Theresa Elementary School (this school)	—	161	14.1:1	6.7
Desert Learning Academy	0.4 mi	378	18.9:1	7.1
Cielo Vista Charter	0.9 mi	850	22.4:1	6.2
Virtual Pre	1.4 mi	4	—:1	—
Cahuilla Elementary	1.4 mi	413	20.6:1	5.1
Katherine Finchy Elementary	1.9 mi	476	18.3:1	5.3
Raymond Cree Middle	2.2 mi	710	19.7:1	7.5
Vista del Monte Elementary	3.0 mi	471	18.8:1	7.3
Brookfield Engineering Science Technology Academy	51.2 mi	469	27.6:1	5.6

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- 5.0 / 10

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Student-Teacher Ratio 14.1:1

Instructional Commitment

B+ 7.3 / 10

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School Day Length 7 hours

Annual Instructional Hours 1,260

Diversity & Inclusion

A- 7.7 / 10

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Diversity Index 64%

Community Context

Data Unavailable

School Profile

A- 8.1 / 10

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Enrollment 161

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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 46.6%

White 24.8%

Asian 16.8%

Native American 8.1%

Pacific Islander 3.1%

Black 0.6%

Source: NCES Private School Survey (PSS)

Location

455 S COMPADRE RD, Palm Springs, CA 92262

Nearby Alternatives

Families considering St Theresa Elementary School may also want to explore other elementary schools in the area. MONTESSORI SCHOOL OF PALM SPRINGS (rated 7.5/10, 1.8 miles away), which scores slightly higher. Another option is Vista del Monte Elementary (rated 7.3/10, 3.0 miles away), which scores slightly higher. Additionally, Sunny Sands Elementary (rated 6.8/10, 3.6 miles away, in nearby Cathedral City), with a very similar rating. For more schools in Palm Springs, see our Palm Springs schools guide .

Nearby Schools

20 within 4.0 mi

School	Distance	Enrollment	Rating
Palm Springs High Palm Springs	0.3 mi	1,508	7.2
Desert Learning Academy Palm Springs	0.4 mi	378	7.1
Desert Chapel Christian Palm Springs	0.7 mi	214	—
Cielo Vista Charter Palm Springs	0.9 mi	850	6.2
Virtual Pre Palm Springs	1.4 mi	4	—
Cahuilla Elementary Palm Springs	1.4 mi	413	5.1
MONTESSORI SCHOOL OF PALM SPRINGS Palm Springs	1.8 mi	55	7.5
Agua Caliente Elementary Cathedral City	1.6 mi	617	5.0
Katherine Finchy Elementary Palm Springs	1.9 mi	476	5.3
Raymond Cree Middle Palm Springs	2.2 mi	710	7.5
Mt. San Jacinto High Cathedral City	2.4 mi	357	7.0
King's Schools of the Desert Palm Springs	2.6 mi	215	—
KING'S SCHOOLS OF THE DESERT Palm Springs	2.6 mi	209	5.6
Landau Elementary Cathedral City	2.5 mi	578	5.6
Vista del Monte Elementary Palm Springs	3.0 mi	471	7.3
Rio Vista Elementary Cathedral City	3.2 mi	674	4.7
Sunny Sands Elementary Cathedral City	3.6 mi	684	6.8
James Workman Middle Cathedral City	3.8 mi	1,027	5.9
Cathedral City High Cathedral City	3.9 mi	1,370	8.2
Cathedral City Elementary Cathedral City	4.0 mi	641	5.4

Neighborhood Census ACS (2019-2023)

Census data for ZIP 92262 (ACS 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates) · Data sources

Median Income

$70,514

Median Home Value

$600,600

Median Rent

$1,420/mo

Population

26,064

College Educated

41.7%

Homeownership

63%

Avg Commute

22.9 min

Poverty Rate

15.9%

Median Age

54.9

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Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about St Theresa Elementary School

What grades does St Theresa Elementary School serve?

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

How many students attend St Theresa Elementary School?

St Theresa Elementary School has an enrollment of approximately 161 students.

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

The student-teacher ratio at St Theresa Elementary School is 14.1:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 11:1 for private schools.

How does St Theresa Elementary School rank in CA?

St Theresa Elementary School ranks #619 of 1,787 private schools in CA.

What is St Theresa Elementary School's MySchoolScout rating?

St Theresa Elementary School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.7 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.

Is St Theresa Elementary School a private school?

Yes, St Theresa 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 Theresa Elementary School a religious school?

St Theresa Elementary School has a Roman Catholic religious affiliation.

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Neighborhood Context

Walk Score: 51 Somewhat Walkable
Transit Score: 32 Some Transit
Bike Score: 48 Somewhat Bikeable

Quick Facts NCES PSS (SY 2021-22)

Grades: Pre-K – 8th
Enrollment: 161
Gender Split: 55% M / 45% F
Student-Teacher Ratio: 14.1:1
Teachers (FTE): 11
Type: private
Coed Status: coed
Affiliation: Roman Catholic
School Day: 7 hours
Days Per Year: 180 days
Setting: Large Suburb
County: Riverside County
Phone: (760) 960-4919

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