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St. Jerome School

Independent Catholic school · Grades Pre-K–8

Los Angeles, CA

5580 Thornburn St, Los Angeles, CA 90045

Overall grade: A+

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What stands out

  • Smaller classes than 80% of Catholic schools in California
  • Serving families in Los Angeles since at least 2011

St. Jerome School is an independent Catholic school in Los Angeles, California, for students from pre-K through 8th grade. It has about 146 students and around 12 students per teacher, smaller classes than 80% 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. Students attend about 7 hours a day, 183 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 · 69 girls, 77 boys
Religious affiliation
Catholic · Independent Catholic school
School day
About 7 hours
School year
183 days
Library
Yes

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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

    214’11–12211’13–14125’15–1693’17–18100’19–20116’21–22146’23–24

    Total students reported in official records since 2011–12.

    Students by grade

    Pre-K13
    K18
    TK7
    122
    213
    315
    415
    513
    611
    716
    816

    Student body

    Black62%
    Hispanic or Latino23%
    Two or more races12%
    White3%
    Asian1%

    Member of

    • National Catholic Educational Association

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    What grades does St. Jerome School serve?

    St. Jerome School serves grades Pre-K–8.

    How many students attend St. Jerome School?

    About 146 students, with 12 students per teacher, according to official records.

    How much is tuition at St. Jerome School?

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