Visitation School provides its students with a Catholic education in a Christ-centered and child-centered environment where Christ is the reason for its existence, the model of its faculty and the inspiration of its students.
The purpose of Visitation School is to focus on the basic truth that the aim of Catholic education is the education of the whole child.
The faculty believes that each child is endowed by God with special talents and gifts and that it is the duty of each educator to help the child discover and develop these gifts.
In the school's Faith Community, many persons are working together: priests, parents, teachers, students and the entire parish community.
It is recognized that parents must be acknowledged as the first and foremost educators of their children.
The faculty, therefore, is in partnership with the parents, in the pursuit of the school's goal.
The faculty adheres to the three-fold purpose of Catholic education by the teaching of doctrine, the building and experiencing of community and servicing others.
The faculty believes that students must have instruction in this knowledge and be directed to contribute to the Faith Community, looking to Christ as the center of all that is of value in this life and in the next.
Quick Stats (2025)
- Top Ranked CA School
- Grades: Kindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 286 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
Top Rankings
Visitation School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in California for:
School Overview
School Membership(s)School Assoc.
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-8
Year Founded
1947
School Calendar
First Day of School
Mon. Sep 1, 2025
Student Body
Total Students
286 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
65%
State avg.: 51%
Students by Grade
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
25 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
11:1
National avg.: 13:1
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Tuition Notes
$15 per month for five children
Application URL
School Notes
- Visitation School provides its students with a Catholic education in a Christ-centered and child-centered environment where Christ is the reason for its existence, the model of its faculty and the inspiration of its students. The purpose of Visitation School is to focus on the basic truth that the aim of Catholic education is the education of the whole child. The faculty believes that each child is endowed by God with special talents and gifts and that it is the duty of each educator to help the child discover and develop these gifts. In the school's Faith Community, many persons are working together: priests, parents, teachers, students and the entire parish community. It is recognized that parents must be acknowledged as the first and foremost educators of their children. The faculty, therefore, is in partnership with the parents, in the pursuit of the school's goal. The faculty adheres to the three-fold purpose of Catholic education by the teaching of doctrine, the building and experiencing of community and servicing others. The faculty believes that students must have instruction in this knowledge and be directed to contribute to the Faith Community, looking to Christ as the center of all that is of value in this life and in the next.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Visitation School's ranking?
Visitation School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in California for: Largest student body and Oldest founding date.
When is the application deadline for Visitation School?
The application deadline for Visitation School is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
In what neighborhood is Visitation School located?
Visitation School is located in the Westchester neighborhood of Los Angeles, CA. There are 3 other private schools located in Westchester.
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