St. Aloysius School Los Angeles, CA | Catholic School Guide

St. Aloysius School officially St. Aloysius Gonzaga School is a parish Catholic school at 2023 Nadeau Street in the Florence-Graham neighborhood of South Los Angeles, CA 90001. Families searching for “St. Aloysius School Los Angeles” or “Catholic school in South LA” are usually looking at a program with real staying power: the school was founded on September 13, 1921 by the Sisters of Mercy and has operated continuously in the same parish community for over a century. It’s registered with the California Department of Education as an active private elementary school and currently enrolls students from Preschool age through 8th grade.

This profile pulls together what the official St. Aloysius website actually publishes: its 2025–2026 tuition schedule for parishioner families, its three-tier admissions process for Preschool, Transitional Kindergarten, and Kindergarten applicants, the named teaching staff for every grade, and the enrichment programs  Art Trek, Onward Readers, and Title I support  layered onto its Archdiocese-aligned academic curriculum. Every figure and fact below traces back to staloysiusla.org or the CDE School Directory record for the school.

We also address what real parents tend to type into Google before enrolling: tuition costs, how financial aid works through the Catholic Education Foundation, what sports and clubs are available, and what age a child needs to be for Preschool or TK. If you’re comparing South Los Angeles Catholic schools or considering St. Aloysius specifically, this guide consolidates the verified details in one place and flags the handful of points worth confirming directly with the school office.

Basic Information

St. Aloysius Gonzaga School has served its Florence-Graham parish community since 1921, when the Sisters of Mercy opened it in a four-classroom frame building that served roughly 160 students across eight grades. A new school building replaced the original in 1951 as postwar enrollment climbed past 400. The school added Kindergarten in 1996 and opened its first Preschool classroom in September 2011. Today it operates as a co-educational, WASC-accredited Catholic school serving Preschool through 8th grade, and its CDE School Directory listing confirms it as an active private elementary school within the boundaries of Los Angeles Unified.

Contact & Location

The campus sits at 2023 Nadeau Street in the Florence-Graham neighborhood of South Los Angeles, adjacent to St. Aloysius Gonzaga Parish, which the school describes as serving over 900 active parishioners and more than 5,000 individuals at Sunday services. The school’s published office hours run Monday through Thursday, though tours are separately offered five days a week during the school year, so families should call ahead to confirm Friday office availability. The school’s principal, Laura Paz, and office manager, Azucena Sotelo, are both listed as the CDE’s designated contacts for the school’s official record.

Academics/Curriculum

St. Aloysius follows the curriculum standards set by the Archdiocese of Los Angeles Department of Catholic Schools, aligning English Language Arts and Math with Common Core Standards and Science and Social Studies with California State Standards, while weaving religious education based on the Catechism of the Catholic Church through every grade from Preschool to 8th. The school layers in three named enrichment partnerships: Art Trek, an independent visual and performing arts program that trains classroom teachers directly; Onward Readers, a K–6 literacy initiative funded through the John H. and Cindy Lee Smet Foundation in partnership with the Archdiocese; and a Title I supplementary literacy program run in collaboration with LAUSD for students who qualify. A separate technology and student-supply fee funds iPads, Chromebooks, digital grade reporting, and STAR testing support.

Admissions & Fees

Admission at St. Aloysius starts with a free, no-obligation tour offered Monday through Friday during the school year, lasting 30–45 minutes, with alternate times available by contacting the office directly. Age requirements are grade-specific: Preschool applicants must be between 2 and 4 years old by September 1 and fully potty trained, TK applicants must turn 4 by September 1, and Kindergarten applicants must turn 5 by September 1; all three groups complete an entrance assessment and interview. Every applicant submits a full enrollment packet along with a birth certificate copy, immunization records, and — for 1st through 7th grade transfers — a recent report card and transcript. Tuition below reflects the published 2025–2026 parishioner rate; non-parishioner families can register with the parish during their school tour.

Facilities

The school operates from a single campus on Nadeau Street directly tied to St. Aloysius Gonzaga Parish, reflecting its century-long identity as a parish school rather than a standalone institution. Beyond core classrooms for Preschool through 8th grade, the campus supports a daily before- and after-school daycare program — morning care starting at 7:00 a.m. and afternoon care running until 6:00 p.m., with an earlier 12:30 p.m. start on Wednesdays, the school’s early-dismissal day. Classroom technology includes iPads and Chromebooks maintained through the school’s technology fee, supporting both the Blended Learning and STEM programs listed among its academic offerings. The published facilities information does not include details like library size, gym specifications, or outdoor field acreage, so families wanting that level of detail should ask during a campus tour.

Staff/Leadership

St. Aloysius publishes a full, named staff directory rather than listing departments generically, led by Principal Laura Paz and Office Manager Azucena Sotelo, both of whom are also listed as the school’s official administrative contacts in the CDE School Directory. Each grade level from Preschool/TK through 8th has a named lead teacher, and several upper-grade teachers carry subject-specific responsibilities across grade bands — for example, one teacher covers 6th–8th Grade Math and Science while another handles 6th–8th Grade ELA and a third teaches Social Studies across 5th through 8th grade. The Preschool program is directed by its PK/TK teacher directly, rather than by a separate early-childhood administrator.

Community/Events

Community life at St. Aloysius runs through both the parish and the school’s club and sports programs. The attached St. Aloysius Gonzaga Parish reports over 900 active parishioners and draws more than 5,000 people to Sunday services, giving the school a built-in faith community beyond its enrolled families. On campus, the school offers a rotating slate of after-school clubs — Church Choir, Cooking Club, Dance Club, Gardening Club, Nutrition Club, and Science Club are open across grade levels, while Student Council and Student Ambassadors are reserved for 5th through 8th graders. Interscholastic sports (Basketball, Flag Football, Soccer, Track & Field, and Volleyball) are available to students from 4th through 8th grade, with parent volunteers encouraged to help coach. Every family is also required to contribute 60 service hours per year, which the school builds directly into its community structure rather than treating as optional.

Accreditation

St. Aloysius states directly on its official website that it is accredited by the Western Association of Schools and Colleges (WASC), the standard regional accrediting body for California schools. Its academic program also follows the curriculum framework set by the Archdiocese of Los Angeles Department of Catholic Schools, which requires alignment with Common Core Standards for English Language Arts and Math and California State Standards for Science and Social Studies across every Archdiocesan elementary school. On the state side, the school is listed as an active, currently operating private school in the CDE School Directory under CDS Code 19647336963326. Families wanting the school’s most recent WASC accreditation report or renewal date should request it directly from the school office.

Conclusion

St. Aloysius School combines a century-plus of continuous parish operation with a clearly published tuition schedule, admissions timeline, and staff directory — the kind of transparency that makes it easy for South Los Angeles families to evaluate fit before ever scheduling a tour. It’s a strong match for the search intent behind “St. Aloysius School Los Angeles” and “Catholic school Florence-Graham” alike: a modestly priced, WASC-accredited parish school serving Preschool through 8th grade. As always, pair this profile with a tour, a direct conversation about current enrollment and class sizes, and a look at the school’s most recent calendar before making a final decision.

FAQ

Is St. Aloysius School a good school?

St. Aloysius is WASC-accredited and has operated continuously in its South Los Angeles parish since 1921, which speaks to institutional stability. The school’s own materials emphasize small class sizes, a faith-centered environment, and named enrichment partnerships (Art Trek, Onward Readers, Title I support). For current parent ratings and reviews, check recent listings on GreatSchools or Yelp directly, since review volume and scores can shift year to year.

How much does St. Aloysius School cost?

For the 2025–2026 school year, parishioner tuition for one student is $345 per month ($4,145 per year), with lower per-child rates for families enrolling multiple children (up to $794/month for four students). On top of tuition, families pay a $150–$175 registration fee, a $300 technology/supply fee per student, and either $900 in fundraising commitments or a $700 flat opt-out. Non-parishioner rates differ and are available by registering with the parish during a school tour.

What grades does St. Aloysius School serve?

The school’s own site describes serving Preschool (starting at age 2) through 8th grade, including a Transitional Kindergarten program for 4-year-olds. The CDE School Directory lists the school’s official grade span as Kindergarten through 8th Grade.

How do I apply to St. Aloysius School?

Start with a free, no-obligation tour (offered Monday–Friday, 7:00 a.m.–3:30 p.m. during the school year). Applicants complete an enrollment packet with a birth certificate, immunization records, and — for 1st through 7th grade — a recent report card and transcript, then undergo an entrance assessment and interview before an admissions meeting with the principal.

Does St. Aloysius School offer financial aid?

Yes. All students are eligible to apply for the need-based Catholic Education Foundation (CEF) Tuition Award Program, which provides $1,000 annually per elementary student. The school also offers its own need-based St. Aloysius Academic Scholarship ($500 for new students) and a Religious Education Scholarship ($500 for first-year parish Religious Education students), both subject to fund availability.

What is St. Aloysius School’s religious affiliation?

St. Aloysius is a Roman Catholic school within the Archdiocese of Los Angeles, founded by the Sisters of Mercy in 1921 and still directly attached to St. Aloysius Gonzaga Parish. Religious education based on the Catechism of the Catholic Church is part of the course of study for every student, Preschool through 8th grade.

Where is St. Aloysius School located?

The school is at 2023 Nadeau Street in the Florence-Graham neighborhood of South Los Angeles, CA 90001, within the boundaries of Los Angeles Unified School District.