St. Dorothy Catholic School (Top Ranked Private School for 2026-27)

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Top Ranked CA School
Grades: Prekindergarten-8
Enrollment: 219 students
Yearly Tuition: $5,400
Acceptance rate: 100%
Average class size: 22 students
Application Deadline: None / Rolling
Source: ✓Verified school update

School Rankings

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

School Facts

Religious Affiliation

Catholic

Grades Offered

Grades Prekindergarten-8

Students By Grade

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Distribution of Students By Grade
Grade	St. Dorothy Catholic School
Pre-K	19
Kind	23
1	19
2	26
3	24
4	20
5	20
6	26
7	18
8	24

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Year Founded

1960

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School Motto

Champions of Faith and Student Achievement for over 60 Years

Student Body

Total Students

219 students

Student Body Type

Co-ed

% Students of Color

56%

State avg.: 52%

Academic Profile

Total Classroom Teachers

10 teachers

Student-Teacher Ratio

22:1

National avg.: 11:1

% Faculty w/Advanced Degree

99%

Average Class Size

22 students

Classroom Dress Code

Formal

Uniform (plaid skirt, navy pant/short, collared shirt)

School Membership(s)School Assoc.

National Catholic Educational Association (NCEA)

Tuition & Financial Aid

Admission Deadline

None / Rolling

Yearly Tuition Cost

$5,400

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Acceptance Rate

100%

National avg.: 85%

Application URL

Online Application

Sports

Total Sports Offered

6 sports

Sports

BasketballCross Country

FootballSoccer

Track and FieldVolleyball

Extracurriculars

Total ExtracurricularsTotal Extra-curric.

2 extracurriculars

ExtracurricularsExtra-curric.

Arts and Music Programs:

Children's ChoirMusic Lessons (stringed instruments, piano, drum, guitar, voice)

School Notes

St. Dorothy Catholic School educates students from Transitional Kindergarten (age 4 by Sept. 1) through Eighth Grade in academic and social skills.
The School provides a Christian environment in which the curriculum emphasizes moral, ethical, and spiritual values of the Catholic Church within the world community.
Supporting the belief that parents are the first and primary educators of their children, we as educators at St. Dorothy School pledge ourselves to cooperate with the parents in the important responsibility of preparing children to become contributing members of the community.
To achieve this, we strive to provide opportunities for holistic development in these areas: religious, intellectual, psychological, emotional, social, aesthetic, ecological, physical and Christian service.
In collaboration with parents, we expect to fulfill this responsibility through the presentation, practice, and review of Catholic doctrine, a strong academic curriculum, multimedia and multi-cultural experiences, physical education, extra curricular programs and the dedicated commitment of the teachers and staff.

St. Dorothy Catholic School educates students from Kindergarten through Eighth Grade in academic and social skills. The School provides a Christian environment in which the curriculum emphasizes moral, ethical, and spiritual values of the Catholic Church within the world community. Supporting the belief that parents are the first and primary educators of their children, we as educators at St. Dorothy School pledge ourselves to cooperate with the parents in the important responsibility of preparing children to become contributing members of the community. To achieve this, we strive to provide opportunities for holistic development in these areas: religious, intellectual, psychological, emotional, social, aesthetic, ecological, physical and Christian service. In collaboration with parents, we expect to fulfill this responsibility through the presentation, practice, and review of Catholic doctrine, a strong academic curriculum, multimedia and multi-cultural experiences, physical education, extra curricular programs and the dedicated commitment of the teachers and staff.

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Frequently Asked Questions

How much does St. Dorothy Catholic School cost?

St. Dorothy Catholic School's tuition is approximately $5,400 for private students.

What is the acceptance rate of St. Dorothy Catholic School?

The acceptance rate of St. Dorothy Catholic School is 100%, which is higher than the national average of 83%.

What sports does St. Dorothy Catholic School offer?

St. Dorothy Catholic School offers 6 interscholastic sports: Basketball, Cross Country, Football, Soccer, Track and Field and Volleyball.

What is St. Dorothy Catholic School's ranking?

St. Dorothy Catholic School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in California for: Least expensive tuition and Highest percentage of faculty with advanced degrees.

When is the application deadline for St. Dorothy Catholic School?

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

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The average private school tuition in Los Angeles County, CA is $17,519 for elementary schools and $23,837 for high schools (read more about average private school tuition across the country).

The average acceptance rate in Los Angeles County, CA is 83% (read more about average acceptance rates across the country).