St. Paul the Apostle
Parish school · Grades K–8
Los Angeles, CA
1536 Selby Ave, Los Angeles, CA 90024
Overall grade: B+
ChooseAPrivateSchool.com grade, from official facts compared with similar schools.
- A-Class size
- BYears serving families
- A-Diversity
What stands out
- One of 50 Catholic schools in Los Angeles
St. Paul the Apostle is a Catholic parish school in Los Angeles, California, for students from kindergarten through 8th grade. It has about 535 students and around 16 students per teacher. Its enrollment has held steady since 2019–20. The school is part of the Archdiocese of Los Angeles. Students attend about 6.5 hours a day, 180 days a year.
At a glance
- Grades
- Grades K–8
- Students
- 535
- Teachers
- 33.8 (full-time equivalent)
- Students per teacher
- 15.8
- Boys and girls
- Coed · 285 girls, 250 boys
- Religious affiliation
- Catholic · Parish school
- Diocese
- Archdiocese of Los Angeles
- School day
- About 6.5 hours
- School year
- 180 days
- Library
- Yes
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How it compares
- Smaller classes than 55% of Catholic elementary schools in California (16 students per teacher).
- Larger than 97% 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 2019–20.
Students by grade
Student body
Member of
- National Catholic Educational Association
Questions to ask on a tour
- What is tuition, and what does it include (books, fees, uniforms, trips)?
- Do you offer financial aid, sibling discounts or payment plans?
- Do you accept ESA, voucher or tax-credit scholarship funds?
- How big are classes in my child's grade?
- What support is there for students who need extra help or more challenge?
- Is the school accredited, and by whom?
- What do a typical day and a typical week look like?
- How does the school communicate with families?
Questions about St. Paul the Apostle
What grades does St. Paul the Apostle serve?
St. Paul the Apostle serves grades K–8.
How many students attend St. Paul the Apostle?
About 535 students, with 16 students per teacher, according to official records.
How much is tuition at St. Paul the Apostle?
Call the school to ask about tuition, financial aid and payment plans.
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