Below Average
#165 of 188 private schools in CO
St Rose of Lima Catholic Academy
Elementary School · Denver, CO
A private elementary school in Denver, CO serving grades Pre-K – 8th.
1345 W DAKOTA AVE, Denver, CO 80223
- 14.4:1 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 CO.
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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 CO
Test scores
Most recent published year. School vs. CO average.
Test score data not yet available for this school.
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Where St Rose of Lima Catholic Academy sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
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Getting around & local context
- Walk 77Very Walkable
- Transit 49Some Transit
- Bike 78Very Bikeable
- City Safety: High5,773/100K
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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
$80,461
Median home value
$497,900
Median rent
$1,650/mo
College educated
45.8%
Homeownership
47.4%
Poverty rate
17.2%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 80223; 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Valverde Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 7.0 | PK–5 | 0.3 mi | 347 | Compare → |
| Denver Center for International Studies at FairmonEnrollment path unverified | 8.5 | PK–5 | 0.9 mi | 355 | Compare → |
| Goldrick Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 6.1 | PK–5 | 1.0 mi | 328 | Compare → |
| The Montessori School of Washington ParkPrivate · tuition | Not rated | PK–K | 1.1 mi | 5 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
St Rose of Lima Catholic Academy is listed in Denver, CO; verify the current enrollment path directly.
About St Rose of Lima Catholic Academy
St Rose of Lima Catholic Academy is a private elementary school in Denver, CO, serving approximately 202 students in grades Pre-K-8th with a 14.4:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 4.9 out of 10 and ranks #165 of 188 private schools in CO.
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about St Rose of Lima Catholic Academy
What grades does St Rose of Lima Catholic Academy serve?
St Rose of Lima Catholic Academy serves students in grades Pre-K through 8th.
How many students attend St Rose of Lima Catholic Academy?
St Rose of Lima Catholic Academy has an enrollment of approximately 202 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at St Rose of Lima Catholic Academy?
The student-teacher ratio at St Rose of Lima Catholic Academy is 14.4:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 11:1 for private schools.
How does St Rose of Lima Catholic Academy rank in CO?
St Rose of Lima Catholic Academy ranks #165 of 188 private schools in CO.
What is St Rose of Lima Catholic Academy's MySchoolScout rating?
St Rose of Lima Catholic Academy has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.9 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
Is St Rose of Lima Catholic Academy a private school?
Yes, St Rose of Lima Catholic Academy 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 Rose of Lima Catholic Academy a religious school?
St Rose of Lima Catholic Academy has a Roman Catholic religious affiliation.
School factsNCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS) (SY 2021–22)
- Grades
- Pre-K – 8th
- Enrollment
- 202
- Gender Split
- 57% M / 43% F
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 14.4:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 14
- Type
- private
- Coed Status
- coed
- Affiliation
- Roman Catholic
- School Day
- 7 hours
- Days Per Year
- 176 days
- Setting
- Large City
- County
- Denver County
- Phone
- (303) 733-5806
- Area population (ZIP 80223)
- 19,624
- Area average commute
- 27.6 min
- Area median age
- 34.4
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 80223; 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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