St. James Elementary School
Diocesan school · Grades Pre-K–8
Torrance, CA
4625 Garnet St, Torrance, CA 90503
Overall grade: A+
ChooseAPrivateSchool.com grade, from official facts compared with similar schools.
- AClass size
- B+Years serving families
- ADiversity
What stands out
- The smallest classes of any Catholic school in Torrance
- Smaller classes than 80% of Catholic schools in California
In Torrance, California, St. James Elementary School is a Catholic diocesan school for students from pre-K through 8th grade. About 146 students attend, with roughly 12 students per teacher, smaller classes than 80% of Catholic elementary schools in California. The school is part of the Archdiocese of Los Angeles. The school day runs about 6 hours, 180 days a year.
At a glance
- Grades
- Grades Pre-K–8
- Students
- 146
- Teachers
- 12 (full-time equivalent)
- Students per teacher
- 12.2
- Boys and girls
- Coed · 81 girls, 65 boys
- Religious affiliation
- Catholic · Diocesan school
- Diocese
- Archdiocese of Los Angeles
- School day
- About 6 hours
- School year
- 180 days
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How it compares
- Smaller classes than 80% of Catholic elementary schools in California (12 students per teacher).
- A smaller school: fewer students than 80% 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
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- Do you accept ESA, voucher or tax-credit scholarship funds?
- 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 St. James Elementary School
What grades does St. James Elementary School serve?
St. James Elementary School serves grades Pre-K–8.
How many students attend St. James Elementary School?
About 146 students, with 12 students per teacher, according to official records.
How much is tuition at St. James Elementary School?
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