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St. Elizabeth School

Parish school · Grades K–8

Altadena, CA

1840 Lake Ave, Altadena, CA 91001

Overall grade: A+

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

  • AClass size
  • B+Years serving families
  • A+Diversity

What stands out

  • The only Catholic school in Altadena
  • Smaller classes than 70% of Catholic schools in California

St. Elizabeth School is a Catholic parish school in Altadena, California, for students from kindergarten through 8th grade. It has about 154 students and around 14 students per teacher, smaller classes than 70% of Catholic elementary schools in California. The school is part of the Archdiocese of Los Angeles. Students attend about 7 hours a day, 180 days a year.

At a glance

Grades
Grades K–8
Students
154
Teachers
11.1 (full-time equivalent)
Students per teacher
13.9
Boys and girls
Coed · 82 girls, 72 boys
Religious affiliation
Catholic · Parish school
School day
About 7 hours
School year
180 days
Library
Yes

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    How it compares

    • Smaller classes than 70% of Catholic elementary schools in California (14 students per teacher).
    • A smaller school: fewer students than 76% of Catholic elementary schools in California.
    • Compared with 416 Catholic elementary schools in California.

    Students by survey year

    252’11–12221’17–18197’19–20174’21–22154’23–24

    Total students reported in official records since 2011–12.

    Students by grade

    K14
    TK10
    112
    213
    313
    415
    517
    620
    715
    825

    Student body

    Hispanic or Latino45%
    Two or more races24%
    Black13%
    White12%
    Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander3%
    Asian3%

    Member of

    • National Catholic Educational Association

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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 St. Elizabeth School

    What grades does St. Elizabeth School serve?

    St. Elizabeth School serves grades K–8.

    How many students attend St. Elizabeth School?

    About 154 students, with 14 students per teacher, according to official records.

    How much is tuition at St. Elizabeth School?

    Call the school to ask about tuition, financial aid and payment plans.

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