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St. James-Holy Redeemer School

Diocesan school · Grades K–8

La Crescenta, CA

4635 Dunsmore Ave, La Crescenta, CA 91214

Overall grade: A+

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  • AClass size
  • A-Years serving families
  • ADiversity

What stands out

  • The only Catholic school in La Crescenta
  • Smaller classes than 82% of Catholic schools in California
  • Serving families in La Crescenta since at least 2011

In La Crescenta, California, St. James-Holy Redeemer School is a Catholic diocesan school for students from kindergarten through 8th grade. About 72 students attend, with roughly 12 students per teacher, smaller classes than 82% of Catholic elementary schools in California. It has been listed in official private school records since 2011–12. The school is part of the Archdiocese of Los Angeles. The school day runs about 7 hours, 180 days a year.

At a glance

Grades
Grades K–8
Students
72
Teachers
6 (full-time equivalent)
Students per teacher
12
Boys and girls
Coed · 30 girls, 42 boys
Religious affiliation
Catholic · Diocesan school
School day
About 7 hours
School year
180 days

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    How it compares

    • Smaller classes than 82% of Catholic elementary schools in California (12 students per teacher).
    • A smaller school: fewer students than 96% of Catholic elementary schools in California.
    • Compared with 416 Catholic elementary schools in California.

    Students by survey year

    180’11–12134’13–1498’15–16118’17–1888’19–2084’21–2272’23–24

    Total students reported in official records since 2011–12.

    Students by grade

    K10
    T16
    19
    26
    38
    46
    58
    68
    74
    87

    Student body

    White54%
    Hispanic or Latino18%
    Asian13%
    Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander13%
    Black3%

    Member of

    • National Catholic Educational Association

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    Questions about St. James-Holy Redeemer School

    What grades does St. James-Holy Redeemer School serve?

    St. James-Holy Redeemer School serves grades K–8.

    How many students attend St. James-Holy Redeemer School?

    About 72 students, with 12 students per teacher, according to official records.

    How much is tuition at St. James-Holy Redeemer School?

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