St. Theresa Elementary School
Diocesan school · Grades Pre-K–8
Palm Springs, CA
455 S Compadre Rd, Palm Springs, CA 92262
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 Palm Springs
- Serving families in Palm Springs since at least 2011
St. Theresa Elementary School is a Catholic diocesan school in Palm Springs, California, for students from pre-K through 8th grade. It has about 154 students and around 16 students per teacher. It has been listed in official private school records since 2011–12. The school is part of the Diocese of San Bernardino. Students attend about 7 hours a day, 178 days a year.
At a glance
- Grades
- Grades Pre-K–8
- Students
- 154
- Teachers
- 9.8 (full-time equivalent)
- Students per teacher
- 15.7
- Boys and girls
- Coed · 80 girls, 74 boys
- Religious affiliation
- Catholic · Diocesan school
- Diocese
- Diocese of San Bernardino
- School day
- About 7 hours
- School year
- 178 days
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How it compares
- Smaller classes than 57% of Catholic elementary schools in California (16 students per teacher).
- A smaller school: fewer students than 76% 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
Student body
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- Is the school accredited, and by whom?
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Questions about St. Theresa Elementary School
What grades does St. Theresa Elementary School serve?
St. Theresa Elementary School serves grades Pre-K–8.
How many students attend St. Theresa Elementary School?
About 154 students, with 16 students per teacher, according to official records.
How much is tuition at St. Theresa Elementary School?
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