Quick Facts (2026-27)
- Top Ranked CA School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 295 students
- Average class size: 25 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
St. Helen Catholic Elementary School
About the School
- St. Helen Catholic School is a small, private, Catholic elementary school serving the South Gate community.
- Our goal is to provide a safe, Christ-centered environment where students are given the opportunity to develop to their fullest potential.
- We believe that Catholic education focuses on the development of the whole person-religiously, psychologically, intellectually, culturally and physically.
- We believe it is equally important for a child to learn and acquire life-values, and at St. Helen Catholic School, our students are encouraged to do both.
- Here, children are able to strengthen their responses of faith, love, and service.
Quick Facts (2026-27)
- Top Ranked CA School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 295 students
- Average class size: 25 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
School Rankings
St. Helen Catholic Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in California for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Student Body
School History
School Facts
Student Body
Total Students
295 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
100%
State avg.: 52%
Academic Profile
Total Classroom Teachers
10 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
30:1
National avg.:
Average Class Size
25 students
School Membership(s)School Assoc.
Tuition & Financial Aid
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Frequently Asked Questions
What is St. Helen Catholic Elementary School's ranking?
St. Helen Catholic Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in California for: Highest percentage of students of color, Largest student body and Oldest founding date.
When is the application deadline for St. Helen Catholic Elementary School?
The application deadline for St. Helen Catholic Elementary School is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
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Avg. class size: 19 students
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Avg. class size: 20 students
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(323) 588-7253
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