St. Gertrude School
Diocesan school · Grades K–8
Bell Gardens, CA
6824 Toler Ave, Bell Gardens, CA 90201
Overall grade: B-
ChooseAPrivateSchool.com grade, from official facts compared with similar schools.
- B-Class size
- B+Years serving families
- B-Diversity
What stands out
- Growing: enrollment up 152% since 2011–12
- Serving families in Bell Gardens since at least 2011
In Bell Gardens, California, St. Gertrude School is a Catholic diocesan school for students from kindergarten through 8th grade. About 270 students attend, with roughly 25 students per teacher. Enrollment is up about 152% since 2011–12. The school is part of the Archdiocese of Los Angeles. The school day runs about 7 hours, 181 days a year.
At a glance
- Grades
- Grades K–8
- Students
- 270
- Teachers
- 11 (full-time equivalent)
- Students per teacher
- 24.5
- Boys and girls
- Coed · 141 girls, 129 boys
- Religious affiliation
- Catholic · Diocesan school
- Diocese
- Archdiocese of Los Angeles
- School day
- About 7 hours
- School year
- 181 days
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How it compares
- Larger than 72% 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 St. Gertrude School
What grades does St. Gertrude School serve?
St. Gertrude School serves grades K–8.
How many students attend St. Gertrude School?
About 270 students, with 25 students per teacher, according to official records.
How much is tuition at St. Gertrude School?
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