Very Good
#155 of 1,787 private schools in CA
Top 9% of private schools
Visitation School
Elementary School · Los Angeles, CA
A private elementary school in Los Angeles, CA serving grades Kindergarten – 8th.
8740 EMERSON AVE, Los Angeles, CA 90045
- 10.4:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
PreliminaryWhat 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.
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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
Most recent published year. School vs. CA average.
Test score data not yet available for this school.
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Where Visitation School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
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Getting around & local context
- Walk 58Somewhat Walkable
- Transit 50Good Transit
- Bike 74Very Bikeable
- City Safety: High2,223/100K
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Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$132,577
Median home value
$1,322,700
Median rent
$2,909/mo
College educated
64%
Homeownership
47.1%
Poverty rate
8.8%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 90045; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Student demographicsNCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS) (SY 2021–22)
Source: NCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS)
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Visitation ElementaryPrivate · tuition | Not rated | K–8 | 0.0 mi | 257 | Compare → |
| Kentwood ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 9.1 | K–5 | 0.3 mi | 297 | Compare → |
| Wish CommunityCharter · enrollment unverified | 8.9 | K–8 | 0.7 mi | 838 | Compare → |
| Loyola Village Fine and Performing Arts MagnetEnrollment path unverified | 5.0 | K–5 | 0.9 mi | 176 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.
Visitation School is listed in Los Angeles, CA; verify the current enrollment path directly.
About Visitation School
Visitation School is a private elementary school in Los Angeles, CA, serving approximately 260 students in grades Kindergarten-8th with a 10.4:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.7 out of 10 and ranks #155 of 1,787 private schools in CA.
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Visitation School
What grades does Visitation School serve?
Visitation School serves students in grades Kindergarten through 8th.
How many students attend Visitation School?
Visitation School has an enrollment of approximately 260 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Visitation School?
The student-teacher ratio at Visitation School is 10.4:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 11:1 for private schools.
How does Visitation School rank in CA?
Visitation School ranks #155 of 1,787 private schools in CA.
What is Visitation School's MySchoolScout rating?
Visitation School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.7 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
Is Visitation School a private school?
Yes, Visitation 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 Visitation School a religious school?
Visitation School has a Roman Catholic religious affiliation.
School factsNCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS) (SY 2021–22)
- Grades
- Kindergarten – 8th
- Enrollment
- 260
- Gender Split
- 48% M / 52% F
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 10.4:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 25
- Type
- private
- Coed Status
- coed
- Affiliation
- Roman Catholic
- School Day
- 7 hours
- Days Per Year
- 180 days
- Setting
- Large City
- County
- Los Angeles County
- Phone
- (310) 645-6620
- Area population (ZIP 90045)
- 42,352
- Area average commute
- 27.1 min
- Area median age
- 36.2
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS) · SY 2021–22 · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 90045; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments vintage unavailable; directory SY 2021–22
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