St. Columbkille Elementary School (Top Ranked Private School for 2026)

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Quick Facts (2026)

Top Ranked CA School
Grades: Kindergarten-8
Enrollment: 204 students
Yearly Tuition: $3,075
Average class size: 32 students
Application Deadline: None / Rolling
Source: ✓Verified school update

School Rankings

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

School Facts

School Membership(s)School Assoc.

Western Association of Schools and Colleges (WASC)

Religious Affiliation

Catholic

Grades Offered

Grades Kindergarten-8

Students By Grade

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Distribution of Students By Grade
Grade	St. Columbkille Elementary School
Kind	37
1	15
2	20
3	20
4	10
5	28
6	18
7	26
8	30

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Year Founded

1923

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Student Body

Total Students

204 students

Student Body Type

Co-ed

% Students of Color

100%

State avg.: 52%

Academics & Faculty

Total Classroom Teachers

9 teachers

Student-Teacher Ratio

23:1

National avg.: 11:1

Average Class Size

32 students

Number of AP Courses

2 courses

Classroom Dress Code

Formal

School Uniform

Tuition & Acceptance Rate

Admission Deadline

None / Rolling

Yearly Tuition Cost

$3,075

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% on Financial Aid

78%

Application URL

Online Application

Sports

Total Sports Offered

4 sports

Sports

BasketballFlag Football

SoccerVolleyball

Extracurriculars

Total ExtracurricularsTotal Extra-curric.

2 extracurriculars

ExtracurricularsExtra-curric.

Club or Organization:

Mustang

Arts and Music Programs:

Arts

School Notes

St. Columbkille School was established in 1923 by the Archdiocese of Los Angeles and originally staffed by the Sisters of Notre Dame de Namur.Our mission is to educate the whole student, guiding each one, by modeling the Gospel values, to understand who they are as God`s children and citizens of the world.
Our goal is to create leaders of tomorrow by challenging students to excel in all aspects of education.

School Motto: Quality Catholic Education Since 1923

St. Columbkille School`s curriculum is aligned to the standards of the state of California and the Archdiocese of Los Angeles. Instruction is given in the core areas of Religion, Math, Social Studies, Science, and Language Arts. Classes in physical education are given weekly. Through a partnership with Counseling Partners of Los Angeles, counselors completing their clinical hours, are on site four days a week to help students with study skills, conflict resolution skills, or emotional stresses that may affect their grades and/or behavior.Extra-curricular activities are provided in the areas of: academics, digital media arts, drama, sports, and leadership.

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Frequently Asked Questions

How much does St. Columbkille Elementary School cost?

St. Columbkille Elementary School's tuition is approximately $3,075 for private students.

What sports does St. Columbkille Elementary School offer?

St. Columbkille Elementary School offers 4 interscholastic sports: Basketball, Flag Football, Soccer and Volleyball.

What is St. Columbkille Elementary School's ranking?

St. Columbkille Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in California for: Least expensive tuition, Highest percentage of students of color and Oldest founding date.

When is the application deadline for St. Columbkille Elementary School?

The application deadline for St. Columbkille Elementary School is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).

In what neighborhood is St. Columbkille Elementary School located?

St. Columbkille Elementary School is located in the South Los Angeles neighborhood of Los Angeles, CA. There are 49 other private schools located in South Los Angeles.

School Reviews

5.00 out of 5 (2 reviews)

5 2/23/2019

Saint Columbkille is a great school. A diamond in the ruff. I am proud that one of my class mates works there and has been doing an outstanding job changing lives. Keep up the fantastic work Rosalva Escobedo! St. Columbkille number 1

- Posted by Student/Alumni - Alric Waight

5 5/17/2016

St. Columbkille is a great place to learn! I am in the 8th grade and my two sisters are in the 7th and 1st grades. We all love it here and everyone is nice. No drama, the teachers really care, and just about everyone here is really smart. They offer morning and afterschool daycare and library, girls'' and boys''- soccer, basketball; co-ed spring and winter musicals, academic decathlon, student council, math club, and two reading clubs, title 1 for math and reading, volleyball, and tackle football. The school year is divided into four quarters when you can receive principal's award, perfect attendance, or honor roll. We get progress reports halfway through each quarter and report cards. In junior high, we also receive conduct cards at the end of each week to show parents how well we are bahaving and if we complete all our work. At the end of the school year, each class validictorian and salutatorian receive medals to congratulate them. Almost everyone graduates except maybe just one student and learning really is fun here! I love it and hope to send my kids here one day.

- Posted by Student/Alumni - bamez

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The average private school tuition in Los Angeles, CA is $19,430 for elementary schools and $25,856 for high schools (read more about average private school tuition across the country).

The average acceptance rate in Los Angeles, CA is 76% (read more about average acceptance rates across the country).