Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: Kindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 207 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
Dolores Mission Elementary School
About the School
- Dolores Mission School is a Catholic parish grade school (K-8).
- Together with the family, we strive to educate the whole child academically, spiritually, physically, and morally, in a nurturing environment.
- Our students and their families are part of a larger faith community with a rich cultural identity.
- As an integral part of a Jesuit parish, our goal is to empower our children to become leaders in their community, “women and men for others".
- Dolores Mission School offers a variety of academic and extracurricular activities, including Writing-to-Read, computer-based learning, art classes, educational field trips, tutoring, summer programs and after school sports.
- The safe and nurturing environment of DMS prepares well-rounded children by blending high academic achievement with cultural, extracurricular and religious activities.
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: Kindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 207 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
School Rankings
Dolores Mission Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in California for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
School Facts
School Membership(s)School Assoc.
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-8
Students By Grade
Student Body
Total Students
207 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
94%
State avg.: 52%
Academics & Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
12 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
17:1
National avg.: 11:1
Tuition & Acceptance Rate
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
School Notes
- Dolores Mission School is a Catholic parish grade school (K-8). Together with the family, we strive to educate the whole child academically, spiritually, physically, and morally, in a nurturing environment. Our students and their families are part of a larger faith community with a rich cultural identity. As an integral part of a Jesuit parish, our goal is to empower our children to become leaders in their community, “women and men for others". Dolores Mission School offers a variety of academic and extracurricular activities, including Writing-to-Read, computer-based learning, art classes, educational field trips, tutoring, summer programs and after school sports. The safe and nurturing environment of DMS prepares well-rounded children by blending high academic achievement with cultural, extracurricular and religious activities.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
Frequently Asked Questions
What schools are Dolores Mission Elementary School often compared to?
Dolores Mission Elementary School is often viewed alongside schools like School Of Santa Isabel by visitors of our site.
When is the application deadline for Dolores Mission Elementary School?
The application deadline for Dolores Mission Elementary School is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
In what neighborhood is Dolores Mission Elementary School located?
Dolores Mission Elementary School is located in the Central LA neighborhood of Los Angeles, CA. There are 47 other private schools located in Central LA.
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