St. Jerome School

5580 Thornburn St Los Angeles, CA 90045
www.st-jeromeschool.org

Quick Facts (2026)

  • Top Ranked CA School
  • Grades: Prekindergarten-8
  • Enrollment: 237 students
  • Yearly Tuition: $7,950
  • Average class size: 24 students
  • Application Deadline: None / Rolling
  • Source: Verified school update

Quick Facts (2026)

  • Top Ranked CA School
  • Grades: Prekindergarten-8
  • Enrollment: 237 students
  • Yearly Tuition: $7,950
  • Average class size: 24 students
  • Application Deadline: None / Rolling
  • Source: Verified school update

School Rankings

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

Category
Attribute
Sports offered
School History

School Facts

School Membership(s)School Assoc.
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-8
Students By Grade
ADD/ADHD Support
Yes
Year Founded
1952
Summer School Offered
Yes
School Calendar

Student Body

Total Students
237 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
75%
State avg.: 52%

Academics & Faculty

Total Classroom Teachers
14 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
17:1
National avg.: 11:1
% Faculty w/Advanced Degree
80%
Average Class Size
24 students
Matriculation DataMatric. Data
Classroom Dress Code
Formal

Tuition & Acceptance Rate

Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Yearly Tuition Cost
Tuition Notes
Non-Catholic Tuition is $9000
Admissions Director
Rocio Zepeda
Admissions Associate
Diana Maria
Application URL

Extracurriculars

Total ExtracurricularsTotal Extra-curric.
8 extracurriculars
ExtracurricularsExtra-curric.
Club or Organization:
COMPUTER CLUB


Arts and Music Programs:
CHOIRDANCE
INSTRUMENTAL MUSICRAMA
SCIENCE


Recreational Athletic Programs:
CHEERLEADINGCHESS

School Notes

  • The St. Jerome School community believes that it is our mission to direct our students to embrace the world in which they live and to serve a world in need.
  • We work in cooperation with the parents whom we recognize as the primary educators of their children.
  • We believe that all St. Jerome children are called to be Christian leaders amongst their families, their local communities, in the workplace, and in the world according to their abilities.
  • In that respect we teach the children the doctrine and traditions of the Catholic faith along with the curriculum designed by the state.
  • We prepare them spiritually, academically, socially, emotionally, aesthetically, and physically to meet the challenges that high school will offer.
  • The St. Jerome School community believes that it is our mission to direct our students to embrace the world in which they live and to serve a world in need.
  • We work in cooperation with the parents whom we recognize as the primary educators of their children.
  • We believe that all St. Jerome children are called to be Christian leaders amongst their families, their local communities, in the workplace, and in the world according to their abilities.
  • In that respect we teach the children the doctrine and traditions of the Catholic faith along with the curriculum designed by the state.
  • We prepare them spiritually, academically, socially, emotionally, aesthetically, and physically to meet the challenges that high school will offer.
Source: Verified school update

Frequently Asked Questions

How much does St. Jerome School cost?
St. Jerome School's tuition is approximately $7,950 for private students.
What sports does St. Jerome School offer?
St. Jerome School offers 10 interscholastic sports: Ballet, Basketball, Cheering, Dance, Flag Football, Ice Hockey, Indoor Soccer, Paddle Tennis, Track and Field and Volleyball. St. Jerome School is ranked as one of the top 20% of private schools in California for most sports offered.
What is St. Jerome School's ranking?
St. Jerome School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in California for: Most sports offered and Oldest founding date.
When is the application deadline for St. Jerome School?
The application deadline for St. Jerome School is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).

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