St Andrew Elementary School

42 Chestnut St, Pasadena, CA, 91103-0911
Tel: (626)796-7697
Grades: K - 9 | 247 students
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St. Andrew School has been an educational presence in Pasadena since 1897, providing a student-centered curriculum which educates the whole child. Throughout the years, Sisters of the Holy Names and dedicated lay women and men have integrated Catholic values in all areas of the curriculum. St. Andrew School educates primarily Catholic children from parish families, which includes children of alumni of several generations. The school community believes that learning is most effective in an atmosphere of faith, love, respect and family-spirit. Faculty, priests, students and parents recognize and value diversity in persons, cultures, experiences, methods of learning and ways of doing things. This atmosphere fosters a love of learning which enables students to become adults who make ethical and moral decisions and contribute meaningfully to society.

School Overview:
St Andrew Elementary School
School Membership(s) National Catholic Educational Association (NCEA)
Religious Affiliation Roman Catholic
Grades Offered Grades Kindergarten - 9
Student Body
Total Students 247 students
Student Body Type Co-ed
% Students of Color 92% (CA School Avg.: 43%)
Students by Grade
 
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers 10 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio 24:1 (National school avg.: 13:1)

Nearby Schools:

St Andrew Elementary School
Gr. K-9 | 0 mi. away
New Horizon School
Gr. PK-8 | 0.5 mi. away
New Horizon School Pasadena
Gr. K-9 | 0.5 mi. away
International Montessori Academy
Gr. K | 0.5 mi. away
St Monica Academy
Gr. 1-12 | 0.6 mi. away

View all schools in: Pasadena, Los Angeles County, Zip 91103

School Reviews:

  • Recommended February 14,2013 - St. Andrews is a great school, if by great school you mean a false sense in social status then yes. Compared to other schools in the area both private and non, based solely on academics this school does not hold a candle to knowledge. Having gone here then transferred to a public school I quickly realized that I was far behind my peers, it took me years to fully comprehend why this was. This school focuses mostly on their religion than facts and basic (in my opinion) education. As a Catholic I see the appeal of putting your child in a Catholic private school but as a parent and past student I will take my chances on a better school elsewhere. The church on the other hand is my congregation and will most definitely recommend being part of it.*-Posted by Student/Alumni *
  • Recommended July 09,2012 - St. Andrew offers children a good catholic education, access to local cultural sites, computer lab, buddy program, loving teachers and real world mix of students for one of the lowest tuitions in the area (and only require 10hrs of parent volunteer time compared to others who require 40hrs). I encourage you to tour the school and see if it is the right fit for you child. They do not have a waiting list and accept students from Kinder through 7th grade.*-Posted by Parent *

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