St. Helen Catholic Elementary School
Diocesan school · Grades Pre-K–8
South Gate, CA
9329 Madison Ave, South Gate, CA 90280
Overall grade: B
ChooseAPrivateSchool.com grade, from official facts compared with similar schools.
- B+Class size
- B+Years serving families
- BDiversity
What stands out
- Growing: enrollment up 18% since 2011–12
- Serving families in South Gate since at least 2011
St. Helen Catholic Elementary School is a Catholic diocesan school in South Gate, California, for students from pre-K through 8th grade. It has about 252 students and around 17 students per teacher. Enrollment has grown about 18% since 2011–12. The school is part of the Archdiocese of Los Angeles. Students attend about 7.5 hours a day, 180 days a year.
At a glance
- Grades
- Grades Pre-K–8
- Students
- 252
- Teachers
- 14.5 (full-time equivalent)
- Students per teacher
- 17.4
- Boys and girls
- Coed · 127 girls, 125 boys
- Religious affiliation
- Catholic · Diocesan school
- Diocese
- Archdiocese of Los Angeles
- School day
- About 7.5 hours
- School year
- 180 days
Reviews
Be the first to share what you love about St. Helen Catholic Elementary School.
How it compares
- Larger than 66% 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. Helen Catholic Elementary School
What grades does St. Helen Catholic Elementary School serve?
St. Helen Catholic Elementary School serves grades Pre-K–8.
How many students attend St. Helen Catholic Elementary School?
About 252 students, with 17 students per teacher, according to official records.
How much is tuition at St. Helen Catholic Elementary School?
Call the school to ask about tuition, financial aid and payment plans.
Official record · Updated October 2026 · Official search · Something wrong? Tell us
Other private schools nearby
San Miguel Catholic School
Parish school · Grades K–8
One of 50 Catholic schools in Los Angeles
Los Angeles, CA1.3 mi
St. Matthias Elementary School
Parish school · Grades Pre-K–8
The only Catholic school in Huntington Park
Huntington Park, CA1.6 mi
St. Aloysius Gonzaga School
Diocesan school · Grades Pre-K–8
Serving families in Los Angeles since at least 2011
Los Angeles, CA1.7 mi
St. Lawrence of Brindisi Catholic School
Diocesan school · Grades K–8
One of 50 Catholic schools in Los Angeles
Los Angeles, CA1.8 mi
Los Angeles Computer Science Academy
Islamic school · Grades 9–12
Serving families in Los Angeles since at least 2011
Los Angeles, CA2.0 mi
Renuevo Elementary School
Church of the Nazarene school · Grades Pre-K–5
The smallest classes of any Christian school in Huntington Park
Huntington Park, CA2.3 mi