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#2818 of 3,177 private schools in CA
St. Thomas the Apostle
Elementary School
1380 Bird Street, Oroville, CA 95965
About St. Thomas the Apostle
St. Thomas the Apostle is an private elementary school in Oroville, CA 95965. The school serves approximately 90 students in grades Kindergarten – 8th with a student-teacher ratio of 15:1.
It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 3.6/10, placing it in the 11.3th percentile among private schools in CA — an below average rating overall. Located in a neighborhood with a median household income of $53,367, where 16% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher. Compared to the 21 public schools in Oroville, St.
Thomas the Apostle rates lower overall (3.6 vs 4.7 average).
Compare to Public Schools
BetaHow St. Thomas the Apostle compares to 21 public schools serving similar grades in Oroville, CA
Nearby Elementary Schools
| School | Rating |
|---|---|
| St. Thomas the Apostle (this school) | 3.6 |
| Ipakanni Early College Charter | 5.0 |
| BASES Learning Center | 3.6 |
| Plumas Avenue Elementary | 3.3 |
| STREAM Charter | 3.3 |
| The Studios @ Central | 3.9 |
| Siskiyou Avenue Elementary | 4.6 |
| Wyandotte Academy | 7.8 |
| Hearthstone | 4.5 |
| Table Mountain | 3.6 |
| Stanford Avenue Elementary | 2.7 |
| Nelson Avenue Middle | 6.5 |
| Heritage Community Day | 3.6 |
| Butte County Special Education | 3.8 |
| Sierra Avenue Elementary | 4.8 |
| Ishi Hills Middle | 4.1 |
| Oakdale Heights Elementary | 6.1 |
| Poplar Avenue Elementary | 4.1 |
| Helen M. Wilcox Elementary | 7.4 |
| Golden Hills Elementary | 3.7 |
| Ophir Elementary | 4.1 |
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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.
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Score basis: Private school model
Data coverage: 45% of scoring components had data
Components scored: 2 of 5
Ranking pool: Private schools in CA
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Location
1380 Bird Street, Oroville, CA 95965
Nearby Schools
20 within 1.8 mi| School | Distance | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| ST THOMAS THE APOSTLE CATHOLIC SCHOOL Oroville | 0.0 mi | 3.6 |
| Ipakanni Early College Charter Oroville | 0.4 mi | 5.0 |
| Come Back Butte Charter Oroville | 0.6 mi | 1.5 |
| Prospect High (Continuation) Oroville | 0.8 mi | 3.8 |
| Oroville High Community Day Oroville | 0.9 mi | 3.6 |
| BASES Learning Center Oroville | 0.8 mi | 3.6 |
| Oroville High Oroville | 0.9 mi | 4.3 |
| STREAM Charter Oroville | 1.1 mi | 3.3 |
| Plumas Avenue Elementary Oroville | 1.0 mi | 3.3 |
| Siskiyou Avenue Elementary Oroville | 1.1 mi | 4.6 |
| The Studios @ Central Oroville | 1.1 mi | 3.9 |
| Table Mountain Oroville | 1.4 mi | 3.6 |
| Wyandotte Academy Oroville | 1.2 mi | 7.8 |
| Hearthstone Oroville | 1.4 mi | 4.5 |
| Nelson Avenue Middle Oroville | 1.4 mi | 6.5 |
| Heritage Community Day Oroville | 1.4 mi | 3.6 |
| Butte County Special Education Oroville | 1.4 mi | 3.8 |
| Stanford Avenue Elementary Oroville | 1.4 mi | 2.7 |
| Sierra Avenue Elementary Oroville | 1.5 mi | 4.8 |
| Ishi Hills Middle Oroville | 1.8 mi | 4.1 |
Neighborhood Census ACS (2019-2023)
Census data for ZIP 95965 (ACS 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates) · Data sources
Median Income
$53,367
Median Home Value
$295,500
Median Rent
$1,112/mo
Population
20,854
College Educated
15.9%
Homeownership
61%
Avg Commute
23.7 min
Poverty Rate
20.6%
Median Age
36.4
Similar Schools
Schools in the same state with comparable level, size, and ratings
| School | Rating |
|---|---|
| Alta-Dutch Flat Elementary Alta, CA | 3.6 |
| Big Springs Elementary Montague, CA | 3.6 |
| CORE Education Academy Concord, CA | 3.6 |
| Hope Academy for Dyslexics Concord, CA | 3.6 |
| Lewiston Elementary Lewiston, CA | 3.6 |
| ST THOMAS THE APOSTLE CATHOLIC SCHOOL Oroville, CA | 3.6 |
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about St. Thomas the Apostle
What grades does St. Thomas the Apostle serve?
St. Thomas the Apostle serves students in grades Kindergarten through 8th.
How many students attend St. Thomas the Apostle?
St. Thomas the Apostle has an enrollment of approximately 90 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at St. Thomas the Apostle?
The student-teacher ratio at St. Thomas the Apostle 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. Thomas the Apostle rank in CA?
St. Thomas the Apostle is ranked #2818 out of 3,177 private schools in CA.
What is St. Thomas the Apostle's MySchoolScout rating?
St. Thomas the Apostle has a composite rating of 3.6 out of 10 on MySchoolScout. This score combines academic performance, student growth, equity, and school environment into a single score.
Is St. Thomas the Apostle a private school?
Yes, St. Thomas the Apostle is a private coeducational school. Private schools are not required to participate in state standardized testing, so academic performance data may be limited compared to public schools.
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Quick Facts NCES PSS (SY 2024-25)
- Grades
- Kindergarten – 8th
- Enrollment
- 90
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 15:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 6
- Type
- private
- Coed Status
- coed
- County
- Butte
- Phone
- (530) 534-6969
- Data Year
- 2025–2026
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