St. Bernard School (Top-Ranked 草榴社区 School for 2026)

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St. Bernard School

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St. Bernard School is our Parish School, rooted in Catholic values, and dedicated to creating a community that respects diversity while nurturing and developing your child's talents.

In our mission, we recognize that through education, the empowerment of young Catholic citizens can affect the transformation of our society; therefore, we challenge our school community to academic excellence.

Quick Facts (2026)

Top-Ranked CA School
Grades: Prekindergarten-8
Enrollment: 228 students
Application Deadline: None / Rolling
Source: Verified school update

Top Rankings

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

School Overview

School Membership(s)School Assoc.

National Catholic Educational Association (NCEA)
Western Association of Schools and Colleges (WASC)

Religious Affiliation

Catholic

Grades Offered

Grades Prekindergarten-8

Year Founded

1946

School Calendar

Student Body

Total Students

228 students

Student Body Type

Co-ed

% Students of Color

93%

State avg.: 52%

Students by Grade

Academics and Faculty

Total Classroom Teachers

11 teachers

Student-Teacher Ratio

21:1

National avg.:

Tuition and Acceptance Rate

Admission Deadline

None / Rolling

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Source: Verified school update

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St. Bernard School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in California for: Highest percentage of students of color and Oldest founding date.

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

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Quick Facts (2026)

Top-Ranked CA School
Grades: Prekindergarten-8
Enrollment: 228 students
Application Deadline: None / Rolling
Source: Verified school update

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The average private school tuition in Los Angeles County, CA is $18,263 for elementary schools and $23,972 for high schools (read more about average private school tuition across the country).

The average acceptance rate in Los Angeles County, CA is 79% (read more about average acceptance rates across the country).