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#740 of 1,787 private schools in CA

Top 41% of private schools

Sts Simon & Jude Catholic School

Elementary School

20400 MAGNOLIA ST, Huntington Beach, CA 92646

Private

Enrollment

379

Student-Teacher

14.6:1

Score

6.5

Grades

Kindergarten – 8th

Data vintage2021-22

How this school compares

California private schools

#740 of 1,787

In Huntington Beach

#8 of 12

public schools

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Sts Simon & Jude Catholic School

6.5/10

Elementary School in Huntington Beach · grades Kindergarten – 8th. Start here, then compare fit against nearby and district options.

St. Simon and St. Jude Elementary

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About Sts Simon & Jude Catholic School

Sts Simon & Jude Catholic School is a private elementary school in Huntington Beach, CA. Sts Simon & Jude Catholic School serves approximately 379 students, and covers grades Kindergarten-8th, and has a 14.6:1 student-teacher ratio. Sts Simon & Jude Catholic School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.5 out of 10 and ranks #740 of 1,787 private schools in CA.

How it compares0.3 pts above CA schools
  • This school 6.5 · Average
  • CA avg 6.2

What Parents Should Know

Sts Simon & Jude Catholic 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 Sts Simon & Jude Catholic School compares to 27 public schools serving similar grades in Huntington Beach, CA

Student-Teacher Ratio
14.6:1
This School
vs
23.8:1
Public Avg
Avg School Size
379
This School
vs
520
Public Avg
Avg School Scout Rating
6.5
This School
vs
7.3
Public Avg

Student Demographics

White 55.1% vs 0%
Hispanic 16.4% vs 0%
Asian 13.5% vs 0%
Sts Simon & Jude Catholic School Huntington Beach Public Avg

Nearby Elementary Schools

School Rating
Sts Simon & Jude Catholic School (this school) 6.5
S. A. Moffett Elementary 7.9
Isaac L. Sowers Middle 7.4
Ralph E. Hawes Elementary 8.2
Newland (William T.) Elementary 8.0
John R. Peterson Elementary 7.6
Talbert (Samuel E.) Middle 8.4
Oka (Isojiro) Elementary 7.7
Kinetic Academy 7.7
John H. Eader Elementary 8.5
Ethel Dwyer Middle 7.3
Agnes L. Smith Elementary 7.6
Huntington Seacliff Elementary 6.7
Lake View Elementary 6.8
Oak View Elementary 5.0
Sycamore Creek Community Charter 6.8
Mesa View Middle 8.6
Hope View Elementary 6.1
Golden View Elementary 4.2
Marine View Middle 7.4
Spring View Middle 7.2

Showing 20 of 27 schools. View all schools in Huntington Beach

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- 4.7 / 10
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Student-Teacher Ratio 14.6:1
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)
A- 7.6 / 10
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Diversity Index 63%
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 379
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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)

White 55.1%
Hispanic 16.4%
Asian 13.5%
Two or More 12.7%
Pacific Islander 1.8%
Native American 0.5%

Source: NCES Private School Survey (PSS)

Location

20400 MAGNOLIA ST, Huntington Beach, CA 92646

Nearby Alternatives

Families considering Sts Simon & Jude Catholic School may also want to explore other elementary schools in the area. John H. Eader Elementary (rated 8.5/10, 1.5 miles away), which scores notably higher. Another option is Ralph E. Hawes Elementary (rated 8.2/10, 0.6 miles away), which scores notably higher. Additionally, Courreges (Roch) Elementary (rated 8.1/10, 2.2 miles away, in nearby Fountain Valley), which scores notably higher. For more schools in Huntington Beach, see our Huntington Beach schools guide .

Nearby Schools

20 within 2.2 mi
School Distance Rating
St. Simon and St. Jude Elementary Huntington Beach 0.0 mi
S. A. Moffett Elementary Huntington Beach 0.3 mi 7.9
Isaac L. Sowers Middle Huntington Beach 0.3 mi 7.4
Elm Tree Academy Huntington Beach 0.6 mi
Ralph E. Hawes Elementary Huntington Beach 0.6 mi 8.2
Newland (William T.) Elementary Huntington Beach 0.8 mi 8.0
Edison High Huntington Beach 1.0 mi 8.4
John R. Peterson Elementary Huntington Beach 0.9 mi 7.6
Talbert (Samuel E.) Middle Huntington Beach 1.1 mi 8.4
Oka (Isojiro) Elementary Huntington Beach 1.1 mi 7.7
John H. Eader Elementary Huntington Beach 1.5 mi 8.5
Kinetic Academy Huntington Beach 1.4 mi 7.7
My First Montessori Huntington Beach 1.6 mi
THE PEGASUS SCHOOL Huntington Beach 1.5 mi 7.3
MY FIRST MONTESSORI Huntington Beach 1.6 mi 5.6
Holy Family Institute Huntington Beach 1.9 mi
HOLY FAMILY INSTITUTE Huntington Beach 1.9 mi
THE WALDORF SCHOOL OF ORANGE COUNTY Costa Mesa 1.8 mi 6.8
Waldorf School of Orange County Costa Mesa 1.8 mi
Courreges (Roch) Elementary Fountain Valley 2.2 mi 8.1

Neighborhood Census ACS (2019-2023)

Census data for ZIP 92646 (ACS 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates) · Data sources

Median Income

$132,841

Median Home Value

$1,031,700

Median Rent

$2,570/mo

Population

55,814

College Educated

50.4%

Homeownership

75%

Avg Commute

26.9 min

Poverty Rate

6.4%

Median Age

47.2

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Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about Sts Simon & Jude Catholic School

What grades does Sts Simon & Jude Catholic School serve?

Sts Simon & Jude Catholic School serves students in grades Kindergarten through 8th.

How many students attend Sts Simon & Jude Catholic School?

Sts Simon & Jude Catholic School has an enrollment of approximately 379 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Sts Simon & Jude Catholic School?

The student-teacher ratio at Sts Simon & Jude Catholic School is 14.6:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 11:1 for private schools.

How does Sts Simon & Jude Catholic School rank in CA?

Sts Simon & Jude Catholic School ranks #740 of 1,787 private schools in CA.

What is Sts Simon & Jude Catholic School's MySchoolScout rating?

Sts Simon & Jude Catholic School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.5 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.

Is Sts Simon & Jude Catholic School a private school?

Yes, Sts Simon & Jude Catholic 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 Sts Simon & Jude Catholic School a religious school?

Sts Simon & Jude Catholic School has a Roman Catholic religious affiliation.

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Neighborhood Context

Walk Score
64 Somewhat Walkable
Transit Score
27 Some Transit
Bike Score
70 Very Bikeable

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Quick Facts NCES PSS (SY 2021-22)

Grades
Kindergarten – 8th
Enrollment
379
Gender Split
49% M / 51% F
Student-Teacher Ratio
14.6:1
Teachers (FTE)
26
Type
private
Coed Status
coed
Affiliation
Roman Catholic
School Day
7 hours
Days Per Year
180 days
Setting
Large Suburb
County
Orange County

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