Below Average

#1626 of 1,787 private schools in CA

St Thomas the Apostle Elementary School

Elementary School

2632 W 15TH ST, Los Angeles, CA 90006

Last updated: July 2026

Private

Enrollment

246

Student-Teacher

18.9:1

Score

4.7

Grades

Kindergarten – 8th

Enrollment

246

Student-Teacher

18.9:1

Score

4.7

Grades

Kindergarten – 8th

Data vintage
2021-22

Data vintage2021-22

How this school compares

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#1,626 of 1,787

In Los Angeles

#121 of 137

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About St Thomas the Apostle Elementary School

St Thomas the Apostle Elementary School is a private elementary school in Los Angeles, CA. St Thomas the Apostle Elementary School serves approximately 246 students, and covers grades Kindergarten-8th, and has a 18.9:1 student-teacher ratio. St Thomas the Apostle Elementary School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.7 out of 10 and ranks #1,626 of 1,787 private schools in CA.

How it compares1.5 pts below CA schools

4.7

This school 4.7 · Below Average
CA avg 6.2

What Parents Should Know

St Thomas the Apostle 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.

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How St Thomas the Apostle Elementary School compares to 451 public schools serving similar grades in Los Angeles, CA

Student-Teacher Ratio

18.9:1

This School

19.8:1

Public Avg

Avg School Size

246

This School

429

Public Avg

Avg School Scout Rating

4.7

This School

6.8

Public Avg

Student Demographics

Hispanic 97.6% vs 0%

St Thomas the Apostle Elementary School Los Angeles Public Avg

Nearby Elementary Schools

School	Distance	Enrollment	STR	Rating
St Thomas the Apostle Elementary School (this school)	—	246	18.9:1	4.7
Berendo Middle	0.4 mi	590	15.5:1	6.7
Los Angeles Elementary	0.4 mi	436	20.8:1	4.7
Camino Nuevo Elementary #3	0.5 mi	710	22.2:1	7.9
Monsenor Oscar Romero Charter Middle	0.5 mi	276	18.4:1	7.5
Sophia T. Salvin Special Education Center	0.5 mi	83	7.5:1	4.4
Mariposa-Nabi Primary Center	0.6 mi	92	18.4:1	7.1
Magnolia Avenue Elementary	0.6 mi	546	21:1	7.1
Vista Horizon Global Academy	0.7 mi	141	23.5:1	7.9
Hobart Boulevard Elementary	0.7 mi	414	17.2:1	4.7
Leo Politi Elementary	0.8 mi	554	17.3:1	5.5
New Open World Academy K-12	0.9 mi	935	20.3:1	6.4
Ambassador School-Global Education	0.9 mi	317	17.6:1	5.0
Twenty-Fourth Street Elementary	1.0 mi	454	19.7:1	8.7
Crown Preparatory Academy	1.0 mi	452	16.1:1	6.9
UCLA Community K-12	1.0 mi	911	18.6:1	6.5
Ambassador-Global Leadership	1.0 mi	500	17.9:1	6.3
Vermont Avenue Elementary	1.0 mi	356	20.9:1	5.2
Leadership & Public Service Virtual Academy	1.0 mi	672	19.2:1	—
Pio Pico Middle	1.0 mi	242	14.2:1	7.5
Alliance Gertz-Ressler Richard Merkin 6-12 Complex	1.1 mi	1,003	22.3:1	6.4

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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

C 2.9 / 10

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Student-Teacher Ratio 18.9:1

Instructional Commitment

A- 8.0 / 10

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School Day Length 7 hours

Annual Instructional Hours 1,267

Diversity & Inclusion

C- 2.2 / 10

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Diversity Index 5%

Community Context

Data Unavailable

School Profile

A- 8.1 / 10

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Enrollment 246

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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 97.6%

Two or More 2.4%

Source: NCES Private School Survey (PSS)

Location

2632 W 15TH ST, Los Angeles, CA 90006

Nearby Alternatives

Families considering St Thomas the Apostle Elementary School may also want to explore other elementary schools in the area. Camino Nuevo Elementary #3 (rated 7.9/10, 0.5 miles away), which scores notably higher. Another option is Vista Horizon Global Academy (rated 7.9/10, 0.7 miles away), which scores notably higher. Additionally, Mariposa-Nabi Primary Center (rated 7.1/10, 0.6 miles away), which scores notably higher. For more schools in Los Angeles, see our Los Angeles schools guide .

Nearby Schools

20 within 1.0 mi

School	Distance	Enrollment	Rating
Loyola High School of Los Angeles Los Angeles	0.2 mi	1,289	—
BISHOP CONATY-OUR LADY OF LORETTO HIGH SCHOOL Los Angeles	0.3 mi	346	4.8
Bishop Conaty–Our Lady of Loretto High School Los Angeles	0.3 mi	284	—
Berendo Middle Los Angeles	0.4 mi	590	6.7
Camino Nuevo Elementary #3 Los Angeles	0.5 mi	710	7.9
Sophia T. Salvin Special Education Center Los Angeles	0.5 mi	83	4.4
Monsenor Oscar Romero Charter Middle Los Angeles	0.5 mi	276	7.5
Los Angeles Elementary Los Angeles	0.4 mi	436	4.7
Everyday Ibaadah Academy Los Angeles	0.5 mi	387	—
Mariposa-Nabi Primary Center Los Angeles	0.6 mi	92	7.1
LOS ANGELES CHRISTIAN SCHOOL Los Angeles	0.6 mi	87	6.0
Vista Horizon Global Academy Los Angeles	0.7 mi	141	7.9
Hobart Boulevard Elementary Los Angeles	0.7 mi	414	4.7
West Adams Preparatory High Los Angeles	0.7 mi	975	6.9
Magnolia Avenue Elementary Los Angeles	0.6 mi	546	7.1
Debbie Allen Dance Academy Los Angeles	0.7 mi	26	—
New Open World Academy K-12 Los Angeles	0.9 mi	935	6.4
Ambassador School-Global Education Los Angeles	0.9 mi	317	5.0
Leo Politi Elementary Los Angeles	0.8 mi	554	5.5
ST AGNES SCHOOL Los Angeles	1.0 mi	126	6.6

Neighborhood Census ACS (2019-2023)

Census data for ZIP 90006 (ACS 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates) · Data sources

Median Income

$49,847

Median Home Value

$841,900

Median Rent

$1,396/mo

Population

55,192

College Educated

22.1%

Homeownership

10.1%

Avg Commute

34 min

Poverty Rate

24.4%

Median Age

36.8

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Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about St Thomas the Apostle Elementary School

What grades does St Thomas the Apostle Elementary School serve?

St Thomas the Apostle Elementary School serves students in grades Kindergarten through 8th.

How many students attend St Thomas the Apostle Elementary School?

St Thomas the Apostle Elementary School has an enrollment of approximately 246 students.

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

The student-teacher ratio at St Thomas the Apostle Elementary School is 18.9:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 11:1 for private schools.

How does St Thomas the Apostle Elementary School rank in CA?

St Thomas the Apostle Elementary School ranks #1,626 of 1,787 private schools in CA.

What is St Thomas the Apostle Elementary School's MySchoolScout rating?

St Thomas the Apostle Elementary School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.7 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.

Is St Thomas the Apostle Elementary School a private school?

Yes, St Thomas the Apostle 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 Thomas the Apostle Elementary School a religious school?

St Thomas the Apostle Elementary School has a Roman Catholic religious affiliation.

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Neighborhood Context

Walk Score: 90 Walker's Paradise
Transit Score: 67 Good Transit
Bike Score: 69 Bikeable

Quick Facts NCES PSS (SY 2021-22)

Grades: Kindergarten – 8th
Enrollment: 246
Gender Split: 48% M / 52% F
Student-Teacher Ratio: 18.9:1
Teachers (FTE): 13
Type: private
Coed Status: coed
Affiliation: Roman Catholic
School Day: 7 hours
Days Per Year: 181 days
Setting: Large City
County: Los Angeles County
Phone: (323) 737-4730

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