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St. Athanasius Elementary School

5369 Linden Ave Long Beach, CA 90805
Tel: (562) 428-7422
www.stathanasius.us

Quick Facts (2026-27)

  • Top Ranked CA School
  • Grades: Kindergarten-8
  • Enrollment: 109 students
  • Application Deadline: None / Rolling
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
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About the School

  • At St. Athanasius School, we offer a learning environment where each child can feel safe and comfortable.
  • Children are taught the difference between right and wrong and are always encouraged to do the right thing.
  • St. Athanasius is a unique faith-centered school which integrates thinking and believing in ways that encourage intellectual growth, nurture faith, and inspire action.
  • Children are taught the difference between right and wrong and are always encouraged to do the right thing.
  • St. Athanasius is a unique faith-centered school which integrates thinking and believing in ways that encourage intellectual growth, nurture faith, and inspire action.

Quick Facts (2026-27)

  • Top Ranked CA School
  • Grades: Kindergarten-8
  • Enrollment: 109 students
  • Application Deadline: None / Rolling
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)

School Rankings

St. Athanasius Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in California for:

Category
Attribute
Diversity
Highest percentage of students of color
School History
Oldest founding date

School Facts

School Membership(s)School Assoc.
National Catholic Educational Association (NCEA)
Religious Affiliation
Catholic
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-8
Students By Grade

Distribution of Students By Grade

GradeSt. Athanasius Elementary School
Kind10
15
212
36
413
528
611
77
817
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Year Founded
1925

Student Body

Total Students
109 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
100%
State avg.: 52%

Academics & Faculty

Total Classroom Teachers
8 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
National avg.: 11:1

Tuition & Acceptance Rate

Admission Deadline
None / Rolling

School Notes

  • School Motto: The House Of God & Gate Of Heaven
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is St. Athanasius Elementary School's ranking?
St. Athanasius Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in California for: Highest percentage of students of color and Oldest founding date.
When is the application deadline for St. Athanasius Elementary School?
The application deadline for St. Athanasius Elementary School is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
In what neighborhood is St. Athanasius Elementary School located?
St. Athanasius Elementary School is located in the North Long Beach neighborhood of Long Beach, CA. There are 4 other private schools located in North Long Beach.

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