Our Lady of Lourdes School has been serving the Catholic Community of the East Los Angeles area since 1914.
The school is located on the picturesque corner of S. Eastman Ave and 3rd Street in Los Angeles.
Our grades include Kindergarten, and Grades One through Eight. In addition to the challenging academic standards of the Catholic curriculum, the school offers music, physical education, computers, science lab, art and an elective period.
Our extracurricular activities include a full athletic program, student council, youth ministry, liturgical choir, newspaper, and yearbook.
We offer day care from 3:00pm to 6:00pm, and have a Homework Club for tutoring from 3:00pm-4:00pm.
Most of our graduates go on to private Catholic High Schools.
Our friendly office staff will assist you with any questions and the application process. We look forward to hearing from you!.
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- Top Ranked CA School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 170 students
- Application Deadline: Feb. 15 / Aug. 1 / rolling
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
Top Rankings
Our Lady Of Lourdes School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in California for:
Category
Attribute
Advanced Degrees
School History
School Overview
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-8
Learning Difference Programs
Yes
Learning Programs Supported
Inclusion
Year Founded
1914
Summer School Offered
Yes
School Calendar
Student Body
Total Students
170 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
99%
State avg.: 51%
Students by Grade
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
9 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
19:1
National avg.: 13:1
% Faculty w/Advanced Degree
99%
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
Admission Deadline
Feb. 15 / Aug. 1 / rolling
Sports
Total Sports Offered
9 sports
Sports
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
Frequently Asked Questions
What sports does Our Lady Of Lourdes School offer?
Our Lady Of Lourdes School offers 9 interscholastic sports: Basketball, Cheering, Dance, Drill Team, Flag Football, Soccer, Softball, Track and Field and Volleyball.
What is Our Lady Of Lourdes School's ranking?
Our Lady Of Lourdes School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in California for: Highest percentage of students of color, Highest percentage of faculty with advanced degrees and Oldest founding date.
When is the application deadline for Our Lady Of Lourdes School?
The application deadline for Our Lady Of Lourdes School is Feb. 15 / Aug. 1 / rolling (applications are due on Feb. 15 / Aug. 1 but additional applications are reviewed year-round as space permits ).
School Reviews
5 7/27/2013
The school has made many changes that has improved the school . I wont lie the school before the new principle came had many teachers that were working on their degrees. Under the new principle she has bought in quaified teachers with doctorate degrees. The school sport program has gone from last place to winning league and making runs at championships. Overall the school went from a 3 to 9, in my opinion. I see many good changes. The school continues to get better.
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