Our Lady Of Talpa School in Los Angeles, CA, serves 283 students from pre–kindergarten through 8th grade in a city–based setting within Central LA.
This co–ed California K–8 private school has a student–teacher ratio of 24:1 with 12 total teachers.
The school has a Catholic religious affiliation and is a member of the National Catholic Educational Association (NCEA).
Our Lady Of Talpa School ranks in the top 20% of private schools in California for diversity and student body size.
Located in a large city community, this Los Angeles preschool and elementary school offers education with a religious emphasis.
Quick Facts (2026)
- Top-Ranked CA School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 283 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
Top Rankings
Our Lady Of Talpa School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in California for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Student Body
School Overview
School Membership(s)School Assoc.
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-8
School Calendar
Student Body
Total Students
283 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
100%
State avg.: 51%
Students by Grade
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
12 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
24:1
National avg.: 11:1
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Application URL
School Notes
- School Motto: A Community of Faith and Learning Since 1951
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Our Lady Of Talpa School's ranking?
Our Lady Of Talpa School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in California for: Highest percentage of students of color and Largest student body.
When is the application deadline for Our Lady Of Talpa School?
The application deadline for Our Lady Of Talpa School is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
In what neighborhood is Our Lady Of Talpa School located?
Our Lady Of Talpa School is located in the Central LA neighborhood of Los Angeles, CA. There are 47 other private schools located in Central LA.
Nearby Private Schools
The nearest high school to Our Lady Of Talpa School is Bishop Mora Salesian High School (0.7 miles away)
The nearest elementary school is School Of Santa Isabel (0.7 miles away)
The nearest preschool is Plaza Child Development Center (1.0 miles away)
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Location
Miles
Quick Facts
Bishop Mora Salesian High School
All-boys (Catholic)
960 South Soto Street
Los Angeles, CA 90023
(323) 261-7124
Los Angeles, CA 90023
(323) 261-7124
0.7 miles
Gr: 9-12 | 515 students Avg. class size: 28 students Sports: 10 | Extracurrculars: 16 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
School Of Santa Isabel
(Catholic)
2424 Whittier Blvd
Los Angeles, CA 90023
(323) 263-3716
Los Angeles, CA 90023
(323) 263-3716
0.7 miles
Gr: K-8 | 122 students Avg. class size: 25 students Sports: 5 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Assumption School
(Catholic)
3016 Winter St
Los Angeles, CA 90063
(323) 269-4319
Los Angeles, CA 90063
(323) 269-4319
0.8 miles
Gr: K-8 | 112 students
Plaza Child Development Center
Daycare / Preschool
648 S Indiana St
Los Angeles, CA 90023
(323) 268-9640
Los Angeles, CA 90023
(323) 268-9640
1 miles
Gr: K | 65 students
Resurrection School
(Catholic)
3360 Opal St
Los Angeles, CA 90023
(323) 261-5750
Los Angeles, CA 90023
(323) 261-5750
1 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 222 students
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Location
Miles
Quick Facts
Bishop Mora Salesian High School
All-boys (Catholic)
960 South Soto Street
Los Angeles, CA 90023
(323) 261-7124
Los Angeles, CA 90023
(323) 261-7124
0.7 miles
Gr: 9-12 | 515 students Avg. class size: 28 students Sports: 10 | Extracurrculars: 16 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Sacred Heart High School ![Sacred Heart High School Photo]( "Sacred Heart High School Photo")
All-girls (Catholic)
2111 Griffin Ave
Los Angeles, CA 90031
(323) 225-2209
Los Angeles, CA 90031
(323) 225-2209
2.3 miles
Gr: 9-12 | 279 students Avg. class size: 25 students Sports: 6 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Milken Community School
(Jewish)
15800 Zeldins Way
Los Angeles, CA 90049
(310) 440-3500
Los Angeles, CA 90049
(310) 440-3500
2.5 miles
Gr: 6-12 | 724 students
P O Box 73534
Los Angeles, CA 90003
(323) 304-1891
Los Angeles, CA 90003
(323) 304-1891
2.5 miles
Gr: K-12 | 35 students Sports: 9 | Extracurrculars: 3 Tuition listed
1253 Bishops Rd
Los Angeles, CA 90012
(323) 225-2438
Los Angeles, CA 90012
(323) 225-2438
2.8 miles
Gr: 9-12 | 734 students Tuition & acceptance rate listed
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Location
Miles
Quick Facts
School Of Santa Isabel
(Catholic)
2424 Whittier Blvd
Los Angeles, CA 90023
(323) 263-3716
Los Angeles, CA 90023
(323) 263-3716
0.7 miles
Gr: K-8 | 122 students Avg. class size: 25 students Sports: 5 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Assumption School
(Catholic)
3016 Winter St
Los Angeles, CA 90063
(323) 269-4319
Los Angeles, CA 90063
(323) 269-4319
0.8 miles
Gr: K-8 | 112 students
Resurrection School
(Catholic)
3360 Opal St
Los Angeles, CA 90023
(323) 261-5750
Los Angeles, CA 90023
(323) 261-5750
1 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 222 students
315 S Eastman Avenue
Los Angeles, CA 90063
(323) 526-3813
Los Angeles, CA 90063
(323) 526-3813
1.1 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 170 students Sports: 9 Tuition listed
Dolores Mission Elementary School
(Catholic)
170 S Gless St
Los Angeles, CA 90033
(323) 881-0001
Los Angeles, CA 90033
(323) 881-0001
1.2 miles
Gr: K-8 | 207 students
School
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
Plaza Child Development Center
Daycare / Preschool
648 S Indiana St
Los Angeles, CA 90023
(323) 268-9640
Los Angeles, CA 90023
(323) 268-9640
1 miles
Gr: K | 65 students
Resurrection School
(Catholic)
3360 Opal St
Los Angeles, CA 90023
(323) 261-5750
Los Angeles, CA 90023
(323) 261-5750
1 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 222 students
315 S Eastman Avenue
Los Angeles, CA 90063
(323) 526-3813
Los Angeles, CA 90063
(323) 526-3813
1.1 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 170 students Sports: 9 Tuition listed
Lac+usc Employees Childrens Center
Daycare / Preschool
1401 N Mission Rd
Los Angeles, CA 90033
(323) 221-8791
Los Angeles, CA 90033
(323) 221-8791
1.9 miles
Gr: PK-K | 29 students Avg. class size: 8 students
Nishi Hongwanji Child Development Center
Daycare / Preschool
815 E 1st St
Los Angeles, CA 90012
(213) 687-4585
Los Angeles, CA 90012
(213) 687-4585
1.9 miles
Gr: PK-1 | 27 students
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(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
Kipp Promesa Prep
Charter School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 38%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1241 South Soto St.
Los Angeles, CA 90023
(323) 486-6400
Los Angeles, CA 90023
(323) 486-6400
0.2 miles
Gr: K-4 | 495 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
First Street Elementary School
(Math: 31% | Reading: 21%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
2820 East First St.
Los Angeles, CA 90033
(323) 269-0138
Los Angeles, CA 90033
(323) 269-0138
0.3 miles
Gr: K-6 | 349 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Boyle Heights Continuation
Alternative School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
544 South Mathews St.
Los Angeles, CA 90033
(323) 264-8070
Los Angeles, CA 90033
(323) 264-8070
0.4 miles
Gr: 9-12 | 34 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Boyle Heights Hilda Solis High School
Alternative School
Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: 40-59% | Reading: 60-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
319 North Humphreys Ave.
Los Angeles, CA 90022
(323) 729-1700
Los Angeles, CA 90022
(323) 729-1700
0.4 miles
Gr: 9-12 | 256 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Euclid Avenue Elementary School
(Math: 29% | Reading: 38%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
806 Euclid Ave.
Los Angeles, CA 90023
(323) 263-6792
Los Angeles, CA 90023
(323) 263-6792
0.4 miles
Gr: K-5 | 578 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
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