St. Paul of the Cross School
Diocesan school · Grades K–8
La Mirada, CA
14030 Foster Rd, La Mirada, CA 90638
Overall grade: A+
ChooseAPrivateSchool.com grade, from official facts compared with similar schools.
- AClass size
- A-Years serving families
- B+Diversity
What stands out
- Smaller classes than 77% of Catholic schools in California
- Serving families in La Mirada since at least 2011
In La Mirada, California, St. Paul of the Cross School is a Catholic diocesan school for students from kindergarten through 8th grade. About 85 students attend, with roughly 13 students per teacher, smaller classes than 77% 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, 181 days a year.
At a glance
- Grades
- Grades K–8
- Students
- 85
- Teachers
- 6.8 (full-time equivalent)
- Students per teacher
- 12.5
- Boys and girls
- Coed · 50 girls, 35 boys
- Religious affiliation
- Catholic · Diocesan school
- Diocese
- Archdiocese of Los Angeles
- School day
- About 7 hours
- School year
- 181 days
- Library
- Yes
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How it compares
- Smaller classes than 77% of Catholic elementary schools in California (13 students per teacher).
- A smaller school: fewer students than 95% 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
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Questions about St. Paul of the Cross School
What grades does St. Paul of the Cross School serve?
St. Paul of the Cross School serves grades K–8.
How many students attend St. Paul of the Cross School?
About 85 students, with 13 students per teacher, according to official records.
How much is tuition at St. Paul of the Cross School?
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