Our Lady of Perpetual Help School
Diocesan school · Grades Pre-K–8
Bakersfield, CA
124 Columbus St, Bakersfield, CA 93305
Overall grade: A+
ChooseAPrivateSchool.com grade, from official facts compared with similar schools.
- A-Class size
- A-Years serving families
- ADiversity
What stands out
- Smaller classes than 62% of Catholic schools in California
- Serving families in Bakersfield since at least 2011
In Bakersfield, California, Our Lady of Perpetual Help School is a Catholic diocesan school for students from pre-K through 8th grade. About 317 students attend, with roughly 15 students per teacher, smaller classes than 62% of Catholic elementary schools in California. Its enrollment has held steady since 2011–12. The school is part of the Diocese of Fresno. The school day runs about 6.5 hours, 180 days a year.
At a glance
- Grades
- Grades Pre-K–8
- Students
- 317
- Teachers
- 21.3 (full-time equivalent)
- Students per teacher
- 14.9
- Boys and girls
- Coed · 158 girls, 159 boys
- Religious affiliation
- Catholic · Diocesan school
- Diocese
- Diocese of Fresno
- School day
- About 6.5 hours
- School year
- 180 days
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How it compares
- Smaller classes than 62% of Catholic elementary schools in California (15 students per teacher).
- Larger than 87% 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
- A state or regional independent school association
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- How big are classes in my child's grade?
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- Is the school accredited, and by whom?
- What do a typical day and a typical week look like?
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Questions about Our Lady of Perpetual Help School
What grades does Our Lady of Perpetual Help School serve?
Our Lady of Perpetual Help School serves grades Pre-K–8.
How many students attend Our Lady of Perpetual Help School?
About 317 students, with 15 students per teacher, according to official records.
How much is tuition at Our Lady of Perpetual Help School?
Call the school to ask about tuition, financial aid and payment plans.
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