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St. Paul The Apostle

1536 Selby Ave Los Angeles, CA 90024

Quick Facts (2026-27)

  • 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
St. Paul The Apostle Photo #1 - Dissection
St. Paul The Apostle Photo #2 - Story time in the Media Center
St. Paul The Apostle Photo #3 - Kindergarten and sixth grade buddies
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St. Paul The Apostle Photo #5 - Grade chaplain, Deacon Danny, with his students
St. Paul The Apostle Photo #6 - Science Lab
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St. Paul The Apostle Photo #8 - Halloween fun!
St. Paul The Apostle Photo #9 - Student artwork from guest author visit
St. Paul The Apostle Photo #10
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Quick Facts (2026-27)

  • 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

School Rankings

St. Paul The Apostle ranks among the top 20% of private schools in California for:

Category
Attribute
Student Body
School History

School Facts

Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-8
Students By Grade
Learning Difference Programs
Yes
Learning Programs Supported
Mild learning differences
Year Founded
1935
Summer School Offered
Yes
School Calendar
School Motto
Wherever you are on your faith journey, you are welcome here.

Student Body

Total Students
568 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
27%
State avg.: 52%

Academic Profile

Total Classroom Teachers
40 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
National avg.:
% Faculty w/Advanced Degree
57%
Average Class Size
30 students
Classroom Dress Code
Formal
Uniform shirt and khaki bottoms
Number of AP Courses
15 courses
School Membership(s)School Assoc.

Tuition & Financial Aid

Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Yearly Tuition Cost
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
Colors
White, Green
School Mascot
Saints

Extracurriculars

Total ExtracurricularsTotal Extra-curric.
20 extracurriculars
ExtracurricularsExtra-curric.
Club or Organization:
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

  • 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!
  • 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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