St Paul The Apostle School is a Catholic Community of faith, committed to the development of the whole child.
The lay and religious faculty share the responsibility with the parents for the student's for the education, growth and well being.
The school provides a challenging curriculum taught from a global perspective, by innoviative and dedicated educators.
Modern learning center with gymnasium and media center Full-time nurse, two learning specialists, and technology specialist
Outreach Concern works with students on a confidential, one-on-one basis to help them overcome obstacles that impact classroom performance.
Hot lunch options Monday-Thursday; Friday dismissal at 12:30 p.m.
After-school care until 6:00 p.m. Extensive offering of extracurricular activities and community events
We provide our students with a moral compass and core values that prepare them to excel in college-prepatory high schools and beyond!
Quick Facts (2025-26)
- Top Ranked CA School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 568 students
- Yearly Tuition: $17,190
- Average class size: 30 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: Verified school update
Top Rankings
St. Paul The Apostle ranks among the top 20% of private schools in California for:
Category
Attribute
Student Body
Extracurriculars
School History
School Overview
School Membership(s)School Assoc.
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-8
Learning Difference Programs
Yes
Learning Programs Supported
Mild learning differences
Year Founded
1935
Colors
White, Green
Summer School Offered
Yes
School Calendar
Student Body
Total Students
568 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
27%
State avg.: 51%
Students by Grade

Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
40 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
National avg.: 13:1
% Faculty w/Advanced Degree
57%
Average Class Size
30 students
Number of AP Courses
15 courses
Classroom Dress Code
Formal
Uniform shirt and khaki bottoms
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Yearly Tuition Cost
$17,190
Tuition Notes
We offer reduced-rate tuition ($11,305) for registered members of our parish. We also offer financial aid.
Summer Program Cost
$1,000
% on Financial Aid
5%
Admissions Director
Jill O'Callahan
Application URL
Sports
Total Sports Offered
8 sports
Extracurriculars
Total ExtracurricularsTotal Extra-curric.
20 extracurriculars
ExtracurricularsExtra-curric.
Club or Organization:
Arts and Music Programs:
Recreational Athletic Programs:
After School SportsAltar Servers
Broadcast TeamChess Club
DebateRobotics Team
Spirit SquadSTEM Club
Student CouncilYearbook
YogaYouth Ministry
Arts and Music Programs:
Art ClassesChildren's Choir
CookingDownBeats
Musical TheaterSewing
Recreational Athletic Programs:
PickleballTumbling
School Notes
- School Motto: Wherever you are on your faith journey, you are welcome here.
- School Mascot: Saints
- St Paul The Apostle School is a Catholic Community of faith, committed to the development of the whole child. The lay and religious faculty share the responsibility with the parents for the student's for the education, growth and well being. The school provides a challenging curriculum taught from a global perspective, by innoviative and dedicated educators. The student population is drawn from the parish and surrounding communities. Recognizing the parent as the primary educator, we, at St. Paul the Apostle School, seek to educate all who have been entrusted to us. We endeavor to meet the children at the level of their needs and to develop their intellectual, spiritual, psychological, social, emotional, physical, aesthetic, economic, and civic potential. We begin from the principle that our education program is intentionally directed to the growth of the whole person.
Source: Verified school update
Frequently Asked Questions
How much does St. Paul The Apostle cost?
St. Paul The Apostle's tuition is approximately $17,190 for private students and $1,000 for summer students.
What sports does St. Paul The Apostle offer?
St. Paul The Apostle offers 8 interscholastic sports: Baseball, Basketball, Flag Football, Golf, Soccer, Tennis, Track and Field and Volleyball.
What is St. Paul The Apostle's ranking?
St. Paul The Apostle ranks among the top 20% of private schools in California for: Largest student body, Most extracurriculars offered and Oldest founding date.
When is the application deadline for St. Paul The Apostle?
The application deadline for St. Paul The Apostle is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
In what neighborhood is St. Paul The Apostle located?
St. Paul The Apostle is located in the Westwood neighborhood of Los Angeles, CA. There are 5 other private schools located in Westwood.
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