St Maria Goretti Elementary School

3950 Palo Verde Ave, Long Beach, CA, 90808-0908
St. Maria Goretti School recognizes the parents as the primary educators of their children. The administration, faculty, and staff accept the challenge to support parents by providing a solid educational program steeped in the atmosphere of Gospel values. Our aim is that each student develops, within our diverse student body, a realistic self-image, learn according to their God-given ability, and grow in awareness of the needs of others. We strive to accomplish this within the local, national, and global community of believers.

School Overview:

St Maria Goretti Elementary School
School Membership(s) Other school association(s)
Religious Affiliation Roman Catholic
Grades Offered Grades Kindergarten - 9
Year Founded 1957
Student Body
Total Students 127 students
Student Body Type Co-ed
% Students of Color 69% (CA School Avg.: 43%)
Students by Grade
 
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers 9 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio 14:1 (National school avg.: 13:1)
Average Class Size 18 students
Finances and Admission
Admission Deadline None / Rolling
Yearly Tuition Cost $4,675
Tuition Notes $315 month – Includes discounts for Fundraising, Service Hours, and Parish Support $344 month – Includes discounts for Fundraising & Service Hours $374 month – Includes discount for Fundraising $395 month – Includes discount for Service Hours $425 mo
Admissions Director Mary Ann Fitzpatrick
Sports
Total Sports Offered 5 sports
Sports
Basketball Cheering
Football Track and Field
Volleyball
Extracurriculars
Total Extracurriculars 5 extracurriculars
Extracurriculars
Computers Irish Dance
Make It Take It Crafts Music Lessons
Spanish

School Notes:

  • Schoolwide Learning Expectations “EAGLES” E . . . an EDUCATED student who demonstrates grade-level appropriate knowledge and skills in all subjects taught. A . . . an AWARE student who shows respect toward all of God’s creations and sensitivity to the needs of others. G . . . a GENEROUS student who gives willingly and unselfishly to others. L . . . a LOVING student who is loyal to God, country, family, friends, and treats others as he/she wants to be treated. E . . . an ENTHUSIASTIC student who participates actively in his/her education, both in and out of the classroom. S . . . a SPIRITUAL student who demonstrates proper reverence for God and the Church and participates actively in the Catholic faith.

Nearby Schools:

St Maria Goretti Elementary School
Gr. K-9 | 0 mi. away
Montessori Academy Of Long Beach
Gr. K | 0.5 mi. away
St. Timothy Lutheran School
Gr. Nursery/Preschool-PK | 1 mi. away
St Cornelius Elementary
Gr. K-9 | 1.3 mi. away
Lakewood Christian Schools
Gr. PK-8 | 1.5 mi. away
Educare Preschool
Gr. K | 1.6 mi. away

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