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Our Lady of Guadalupe School

Diocesan school · Grades Pre-K–8

Bakersfield, CA

609 E California Ave, Bakersfield, CA 93307

Overall grade: B+

ChooseAPrivateSchool.com grade, from official facts compared with similar schools.

  • A-Class size
  • B+Years serving families
  • BDiversity

What stands out

  • Smaller classes than 64% of Catholic schools in California
  • Growing: enrollment up 59% since 2011–12
  • Serving families in Bakersfield since at least 2011

In Bakersfield, California, Our Lady of Guadalupe School is a Catholic diocesan school for students from pre-K through 8th grade. About 203 students attend, with roughly 15 students per teacher, smaller classes than 64% of Catholic elementary schools in California. Enrollment is up about 59% since 2011–12. The school is part of the Diocese of Fresno. The school day runs about 7.5 hours, 180 days a year.

At a glance

Grades
Grades Pre-K–8
Students
203
Teachers
13.9 (full-time equivalent)
Students per teacher
14.6
Boys and girls
Coed · 96 girls, 107 boys
Religious affiliation
Catholic · Diocesan school
School day
About 7.5 hours
School year
180 days
Library
Yes

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    How it compares

    • Smaller classes than 64% of Catholic elementary schools in California (15 students per teacher).
    • A smaller school: fewer students than 55% of Catholic elementary schools in California.
    • Compared with 416 Catholic elementary schools in California.

    Students by survey year

    128’11–12139’13–14154’17–18169’19–20181’21–22203’23–24

    Total students reported in official records since 2011–12.

    Students by grade

    Pre-K21
    K21
    126
    223
    317
    427
    515
    633
    721
    820

    Student body

    Hispanic or Latino92%
    White6%
    Asian2%

    Member of

    • National Catholic Educational Association

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    Questions about Our Lady of Guadalupe School

    What grades does Our Lady of Guadalupe School serve?

    Our Lady of Guadalupe School serves grades Pre-K–8.

    How many students attend Our Lady of Guadalupe School?

    About 203 students, with 15 students per teacher, according to official records.

    How much is tuition at Our Lady of Guadalupe School?

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