Very Good

#155 of 1,787 private schools in CA

Top 9% of private schools

Visitation School

Elementary School

8740 EMERSON AVE, Los Angeles, CA 90045

Last updated: July 2026

Private

Enrollment

260

Student-Teacher

10.4:1

Score

7.7

Grades

Kindergarten – 8th

Enrollment

260

Student-Teacher

10.4:1

Score

7.7

Grades

Kindergarten – 8th

Data vintage
2021-22

Data vintage2021-22

How this school compares

California private schools

#155 of 1,787

In Los Angeles

#11 of 137

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About Visitation School

Visitation School is a private elementary school in Los Angeles, CA. Visitation School serves approximately 260 students, and covers grades Kindergarten-8th, and has a 10.4:1 student-teacher ratio. Visitation School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.7 out of 10 and ranks #155 of 1,787 private schools in CA.

How it compares1.5 pts above CA schools

7.7

This school 7.7 · Very Good
CA avg 6.2

What Parents Should Know

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

Student-Teacher Ratio

10.4:1

This School

19.8:1

Public Avg

Avg School Size

260

This School

429

Public Avg

Avg School Scout Rating

7.7

This School

6.8

Public Avg

Student Demographics

Hispanic 38.1% vs 0%

White 35% vs 0%

Black 13.5% vs 0%

Asian 12.3% vs 0%

Visitation School Los Angeles Public Avg

Nearby Elementary Schools

School	Distance	Enrollment	STR	Rating
Visitation School (this school)	—	260	10.4:1	7.7
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	1.1 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	2.7 mi	204	18.5:1	9.5
ICEF Vista Elementary Academy	2.7 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.

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

B+ 6.8 / 10

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Student-Teacher Ratio 10.4:1

Instructional Commitment

B+ 7.3 / 10

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School Day Length 7 hours

Annual Instructional Hours 1,260

Diversity & Inclusion

A 8.9 / 10

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Diversity Index 70%

Community Context

Data Unavailable

School Profile

A- 8.1 / 10

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Enrollment 260

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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 38.1%

White 35.0%

Black 13.5%

Asian 12.3%

Pacific Islander 0.8%

Native American 0.4%

Source: NCES Private School Survey (PSS)

Location

8740 EMERSON AVE, Los Angeles, CA 90045

Nearby Alternatives

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

Nearby Schools

20 within 1.7 mi

School	Distance	Enrollment	Rating
Visitation Elementary Los Angeles	0.0 mi	257	—
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	1.1 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

Similar Schools

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Alamo Elementary Alamo, CA	350	7.7
Arete Charter Academy Grass Valley, CA	239	7.7
Aspire Firestone Academy Charter Oakland, CA	348	7.7
Atwater Avenue Elementary Los Angeles, CA	317	7.7
Benjamin Foxen Elementary Santa Maria, CA	192	7.7
Burbank Boulevard Elementary North Hollywood, CA	334	7.7

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.

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Neighborhood Context

Walk Score: 58 Somewhat Walkable
Transit Score: 50 Good Transit
Bike Score: 74 Very Bikeable

Quick Facts NCES 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

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