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#2818 of 3,177 private schools in CA

St. Thomas the Apostle

Elementary School

1380 Bird Street, Oroville, CA 95965

Private
90
Students
15:1
Student-Teacher
Kindergarten – 8th
Grades Served
#2818 of 3,177 in CA

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

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How St. Thomas the Apostle compares to 21 public schools serving similar grades in Oroville, CA

Student-Teacher Ratio
15:1
This School
vs
18.4:1
Public Avg
Avg School Size
90
This School
vs
251
Public Avg
Avg School Scout Rating
3.6
This School
vs
4.7
Public Avg

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

Showing 20 of 21 schools. View all schools in Oroville

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

Score Breakdown

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 3.4 / 10
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Student-Teacher Ratio 15:1
🕐 Instructional Commitment

Data Unavailable

🌍 Diversity & Inclusion

Data Unavailable

📍 Community Context

Data Unavailable

🏛️ School Profile
? Enrollment size and grade span breadth — indicators of program depth and peer community. (15% of overall score)
C+ 4.4 / 10
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Enrollment 90
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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

Test Scores

Test score data not yet available for this school.

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.

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
Data Year
2025–2026

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Data Sources: School Info: NCES PSS (SY 2024-25) Neighborhood: Census ACS (2019-2023) Ratings: MySchoolScout (2024) Full data source details