St. Eugene is a Catholic Elementary Parish school in the Archdiocese of Los Angeles.
The school offers basic elementary courses in mathematics, social studies, reading.
language arts, science, religion and music. Writing to read and other computer classes are also a part of the course curriculum.
Afternoon electives are offered, for a fee, in the areas of dance, drama, Spanish, Academic Decathlon, cheerleading, Youth Choir and sports.
All extra-curricular activities require good behavior and a GPA of 2.3 or better.
Before and After school DayCare is offered for the students of working parents.
We are a small co-educational student body in grades Kindergarten through eight with an average class size of 20-25 students.
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: Kindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 241 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
Top Rankings
St. Eugene School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in California for:
Category
Attribute
School Overview
School Membership(s)School Assoc.
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-8
School Calendar
Student Body
Total Students
241 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
100%
State avg.: 51%
Students by Grade

Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
10 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
24:1
National avg.: 13:1
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
Frequently Asked Questions
When is the application deadline for St. Eugene School?
The application deadline for St. Eugene School is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
In what neighborhood is St. Eugene School located?
St. Eugene School is located in the South Los Angeles neighborhood of Los Angeles, CA. There are 50 other private schools located in South Los Angeles.
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