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St. Mark Elementary School

Diocesan school · Grades K–8

Venice, CA

912 Coeur D Alene Ave, Venice, CA 90291

Overall grade: A+

ChooseAPrivateSchool.com grade, from official facts compared with similar schools.

  • A+Class size
  • A-Years serving families
  • ADiversity

What stands out

  • The only Catholic school in Venice
  • Smaller classes than 89% of Catholic schools in California
  • Serving families in Venice since at least 2011

In Venice, California, St. Mark Elementary School is a Catholic diocesan school for students from kindergarten through 8th grade. About 177 students attend, with roughly 10 students per teacher, smaller classes than 89% of Catholic elementary schools in California. Its enrollment has held steady 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
177
Teachers
17 (full-time equivalent)
Students per teacher
10.4
Boys and girls
Coed · 96 girls, 81 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 89% of Catholic elementary schools in California (10 students per teacher).
    • A smaller school: fewer students than 67% of Catholic elementary schools in California.
    • Compared with 416 Catholic elementary schools in California.

    Students by survey year

    172’11–12198’13–14206’15–16267’17–18293’19–20246’21–22177’23–24

    Total students reported in official records since 2011–12.

    Students by grade

    K6
    TK18
    115
    218
    316
    413
    524
    610
    729
    828

    Student body

    White50%
    Two or more races21%
    Hispanic or Latino18%
    Asian7%
    Black3%
    American Indian or Alaska Native1%
    Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander1%

    Member of

    • National Catholic Educational Association

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    Questions about St. Mark Elementary School

    What grades does St. Mark Elementary School serve?

    St. Mark Elementary School serves grades K–8.

    How many students attend St. Mark Elementary School?

    About 177 students, with 10 students per teacher, according to official records.

    How much is tuition at St. Mark Elementary School?

    Call the school to ask about tuition, financial aid and payment plans.

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