Dolores Mission Elementary School

170 S Gless St Los Angeles, CA 90033
www.doloresmissionschool.org

Quick Facts (26-27)

  • Grades: Kindergarten-8
  • Enrollment: 207 students
  • Application Deadline: None / Rolling
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)

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 (26-27)

  • 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:

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School Facts

Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-8
Students By Grade
Grade 6 has 29 students and is the largest class at Dolores Mission Elementary School, above 17 in kindergarten.
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Student Body

Total Students
207 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
94%
State avg.: 52%

Academic Profile

Total Classroom Teachers
12 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
17:1
National avg.: 11:1
School Membership(s)School Assoc.

Tuition & Financial Aid

Admission Deadline
None / Rolling

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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)

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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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