St. Philip the Apostle School
Parish school · Grades Pre-K–8
Pasadena, CA
1363 Cordova St, Pasadena, CA 91106
Overall grade: A-
ChooseAPrivateSchool.com grade, from official facts compared with similar schools.
- B+Class size
- B+Years serving families
- A+Diversity
What stands out
- One of 5 Catholic schools in Pasadena
St. Philip the Apostle School is a Catholic parish school in Pasadena, California, for students from pre-K through 8th grade. It has about 535 students and around 18 students per teacher. The school is part of the Archdiocese of Los Angeles. Students attend about 7 hours a day, 180 days a year.
At a glance
- Grades
- Grades Pre-K–8
- Students
- 535
- Teachers
- 29.8 (full-time equivalent)
- Students per teacher
- 18
- Boys and girls
- Coed · 261 girls, 274 boys
- Religious affiliation
- Catholic · Parish school
- Diocese
- Archdiocese of Los Angeles
- School day
- About 7 hours
- School year
- 180 days
- Library
- Yes
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How it compares
- 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 2013–14.
Students by grade
Student body
Member of
- National Catholic Educational Association
Questions to ask on a tour
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- Do you accept ESA, voucher or tax-credit scholarship funds?
- How big are classes in my child's grade?
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- Is the school accredited, and by whom?
- What do a typical day and a typical week look like?
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Questions about St. Philip the Apostle School
What grades does St. Philip the Apostle School serve?
St. Philip the Apostle School serves grades Pre-K–8.
How many students attend St. Philip the Apostle School?
About 535 students, with 18 students per teacher, according to official records.
How much is tuition at St. Philip the Apostle School?
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