We, the Faith Community of Saint Therese School embrace the Spirit of the Carmelite Order that established our school based on the Gospel values of Jesus Christ.
We exists as a living example of a Catholic Family Community in which all members assume responsibility for the education of the students from Kindergarten through Eighth Grades.
We recognize the development of each child as a responsibility to their spiritual, moral, intellectual, social, emotional, physical, and creative development in a safe and supportive atmosphere.
There is a close cooperation with parents, the primary educators of our students.
This collaboration provides our students with opportunities for growth in the Catholic faith, Christian responsibility, and living and learning skills for the future.
We provide a strong education in all curriculum areas, especially in these subjects: vocabulary, reading, language arts, mathematics, social studies, and science.
These skills give our students a firm foundation for success in high school.
In this Catholic-Christian environment, we impart skills and values so that our students are able to cope with pressures of life and the modern world.
Quick Facts (2025-26)
- Top Ranked CA School
- Grades: Kindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 146 students
- Average class size: 15 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
Top Rankings
St. Therese Carmelite School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in California for:
Category
Attribute
School History
School Overview
School Membership(s)School Assoc.
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-8
Year Founded
1926
School Calendar
Student Body
Total Students
146 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
79%
State avg.: 51%
Students by Grade
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
9 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
16:1
National avg.: 13:1
Average Class Size
15 students
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Application URL
School Notes
- School Mascot: Saints
- We, the Faith Community of Saint Therese School embrace the Spirit of the Carmelite Order that established our school based on the Gospel values of Jesus Christ.
- We exists as a living example of a Catholic Family Community in which all members assume responsibility for the education of the students from Kindergarten through Eighth Grades.
- We recognize the development of each child as a responsibility to their spiritual, moral, intellectual, social, emotional, physical, and creative development in a safe and supportive atmosphere.
- There is a close cooperation with parents, the primary educators of our students.
- This collaboration provides our students with opportunities for growth in the Catholic faith, Christian responsibility, and living and learning skills for the future.
- We provide a strong education in all curriculum areas, especially in these subjects: vocabulary, reading, language arts, mathematics, social studies, and science.
- These skills give our students a firm foundation for success in high school.
- In this Catholic-Christian environment, we impart skills and values so that our students are able to cope with pressures of life and the modern world.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
Frequently Asked Questions
What is St. Therese Carmelite School's ranking?
St. Therese Carmelite School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in California for: Oldest founding date.
When is the application deadline for St. Therese Carmelite School?
The application deadline for St. Therese Carmelite School is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
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Alhambra, CA 91801
(626) 282-5695
Alhambra, CA 91801
(626) 282-5695
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(626) 282-4151
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