La Purisima School
Parish school · Grades K–8
Orange, CA
11712 Hewes St, Orange, CA 92869
Overall grade: A+
ChooseAPrivateSchool.com grade, from official facts compared with similar schools.
- A+Class size
- A-Years serving families
- ADiversity
What stands out
- The smallest classes of any Catholic school in Orange
- Smaller classes than 86% of Catholic schools in California
- Serving families in Orange since at least 2011
In Orange, California, La Purisima School is a Catholic parish school for students from kindergarten through 8th grade. About 127 students attend, with roughly 11 students per teacher, smaller classes than 86% of Catholic elementary schools in California. It has been listed in official private school records since 2011–12. The school is part of the Diocese of Orange. The school day runs about 7 hours, 180 days a year.
At a glance
- Grades
- Grades K–8
- Students
- 127
- Teachers
- 11.3 (full-time equivalent)
- Students per teacher
- 11.2
- Boys and girls
- Coed · 57 girls, 70 boys
- Religious affiliation
- Catholic · Parish school
- Diocese
- Diocese of Orange
- School day
- About 7 hours
- School year
- 180 days
- Library
- Yes
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How it compares
- Smaller classes than 86% of Catholic elementary schools in California (11 students per teacher).
- A smaller school: fewer students than 85% of Catholic elementary schools in California.
- Compared with 416 Catholic elementary schools in California.
Students by survey year
Total students reported in official records since 2011–12.
Students by grade
Student body
Member of
- National Catholic Educational Association
Questions to ask on a tour
- What is tuition, and what does it include (books, fees, uniforms, trips)?
- Do you offer financial aid, sibling discounts or payment plans?
- Do you accept ESA, voucher or tax-credit scholarship funds?
- How big are classes in my child's grade?
- What support is there for students who need extra help or more challenge?
- Is the school accredited, and by whom?
- What do a typical day and a typical week look like?
- How does the school communicate with families?
Questions about La Purisima School
What grades does La Purisima School serve?
La Purisima School serves grades K–8.
How many students attend La Purisima School?
About 127 students, with 11 students per teacher, according to official records.
How much is tuition at La Purisima School?
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