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Visitation Elementary

Elementary School

8740 Emerson Avenue, Los Angeles, CA 90045

Last updated: July 2026

Private

Enrollment

257

Student-Teacher

14.7:1

Grades

Kindergarten – 8th

Enrollment

257

Student-Teacher

14.7:1

Grades

Kindergarten – 8th

Data vintage
2024-25

Data vintage2024-25

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About Visitation Elementary

Visitation Elementary is a private elementary school in Los Angeles, CA. Visitation Elementary serves approximately 257 students, and covers grades Kindergarten-8th, and has a 14.7:1 student-teacher ratio. MySchoolScout does not publish a rating for this profile because there is not enough verified data to rate it fairly.

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How Visitation Elementary compares to 451 public schools serving similar grades in Los Angeles, CA

Student-Teacher Ratio

14.7:1

This School

19.8:1

Public Avg

Avg School Size

257

This School

429

Public Avg

Nearby Elementary Schools

School	Distance	Enrollment	STR	Rating
Visitation Elementary (this school)	—	257	14.7:1	—
Kentwood Elementary	0.3 mi	297	21.2:1	9.1
WISH Community	0.7 mi	838	19.5:1	8.9
Orville Wright Engineering and Design Magnet	0.7 mi	428	17.8:1	6.0
Loyola Village Fine And Performing Arts Magnet	0.9 mi	176	19.6:1	5.0
Cowan Avenue Elementary	1.0 mi	391	19.6:1	9.0
Westport Heights Elementary	1.0 mi	180	20:1	6.7
Katherine Johnson STEM Academy	1.3 mi	131	14.6:1	5.7
Open Charter Magnet	1.7 mi	404	25.2:1	7.4
Goethe International Charter	2.2 mi	440	21:1	8.4
Marina del Rey Middle	2.2 mi	369	16.8:1	5.5
Ocean Charter	2.2 mi	561	25.5:1	6.9
ICEF Vista Middle Academy	2.6 mi	204	18.5:1	9.5
ICEF Vista Elementary Academy	2.6 mi	266	24.2:1	9.2
Short Avenue Elementary	2.8 mi	405	22.5:1	8.1
James J. McBride Special Education Center	3.3 mi	123	8.8:1	4.1
Grand View Boulevard Elementary	3.4 mi	525	18.1:1	9.1
Beethoven Street Elementary	3.8 mi	314	24.2:1	6.5
Windsor Hills Math Science	3.8 mi	333	18.5:1	4.3
Mark Twain Middle	3.8 mi	955	20.3:1	8.8
Charnock Road Elementary	4.2 mi	286	17.9:1	8.6

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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.

School Profile

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Grades: Kindergarten – 8th
Enrollment: 257 students
Type: Private
Student-Teacher Ratio: 14.7:1
Address: 8740 Emerson Avenue, Los Angeles, CA 90045
Phone: (310) 645-6620
Data Year: SY 2024-25

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Location

8740 Emerson Avenue, Los Angeles, CA 90045

Nearby Alternatives

Families considering Visitation Elementary may also want to explore other elementary schools in the area. Kentwood Elementary (rated 9.1/10, 0.3 miles away). Another option is Cowan Avenue Elementary (rated 9.0/10, 1.0 miles away). Additionally, WISH Community (rated 8.9/10, 0.7 miles away). For more schools in Los Angeles, see our Los Angeles schools guide .

Nearby Schools

20 within 1.7 mi

School	Distance	Enrollment	Rating
VISITATION SCHOOL Los Angeles	0.0 mi	260	7.7
Kentwood Elementary Los Angeles	0.3 mi	297	9.1
WISH Community Los Angeles	0.7 mi	838	8.9
Orville Wright Engineering and Design Magnet Los Angeles	0.7 mi	428	6.0
WESTCHESTER LUTHERAN ELEMENTARY SCHOOL Los Angeles	0.9 mi	146	8.2
Cowan Avenue Elementary Los Angeles	1.0 mi	391	9.0
Westchester Lutheran School Los Angeles	1.0 mi	137	—
Loyola Village Fine And Performing Arts Magnet Los Angeles	0.9 mi	176	5.0
Westport Heights Elementary Los Angeles	1.0 mi	180	6.7
Carousel Los Angeles	1.1 mi	43	—
St. Anastasia Elementary Los Angeles	1.2 mi	268	—
Global Citizen Leadership Los Angeles	1.3 mi	14	—
ST ANASTASIA CATHOLIC ELEMENTARY SCHOOL Los Angeles	1.2 mi	263	7.1
Playa Vista Elementary Playa Vista	1.4 mi	474	8.3
Katherine Johnson STEM Academy Los Angeles	1.3 mi	131	5.7
Argo Navis School Los Angeles	1.6 mi	64	—
Playa del Rey Elementary Culver City	1.7 mi	271	8.9
WISH Academy High Los Angeles	1.4 mi	264	7.9
WESM Health/Sports Medicine Los Angeles	1.4 mi	614	7.1
WESTSIDE NEIGHBORHOOD SCHOOL Los Angeles	1.7 mi	498	8.6

Neighborhood Census ACS (2019-2023)

Census data for ZIP 90045 (ACS 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates) · Data sources

Median Income

$132,577

Median Home Value

$1,322,700

Median Rent

$2,909/mo

Population

42,352

College Educated

64%

Homeownership

47.1%

Avg Commute

27.1 min

Poverty Rate

8.8%

Median Age

36.2

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Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about Visitation Elementary

What grades does Visitation Elementary serve?

Visitation Elementary serves students in grades Kindergarten through 8th.

How many students attend Visitation Elementary?

Visitation Elementary has an enrollment of approximately 257 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Visitation Elementary?

The student-teacher ratio at Visitation Elementary is 14.7:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 11:1 for private schools.

Is Visitation Elementary a private school?

Yes, Visitation Elementary 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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Neighborhood Context

Walk Score: 58 Somewhat Walkable
Transit Score: 50 Good Transit
Bike Score: 73 Very Bikeable

Quick Facts NCES PSS (SY 2024-25)

Grades: Kindergarten – 8th
Enrollment: 257
Student-Teacher Ratio: 14.7:1
Teachers (FTE): 18
Type: private
Coed Status: coed
County: Los Angeles County
Phone: (310) 645-6620

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