#25 Best Catholic Schools in the West
Assumption of the BVM Elementary School
Parish school · Grades K–8
Smaller classes than 91% of Catholic schools in California
Pasadena, CA
A+Overall grade131 students10 students per teacher
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Best Catholic Schools in the West
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#26 Best Catholic Schools in the West
St. Mark Elementary School
Diocesan school · Grades K–8
The only Catholic school in Venice
Venice, CA
A+Overall grade177 students10 students per teacher
#27 Best Catholic Schools in the West
Holy Names High School
Independent Catholic school · Grades 9–12
Smaller classes than 92% of Catholic schools in California
Oakland, CA
A+Overall gradeAll girls121 students6 students per teacher
#28 Best Catholic Schools in the West
St. Cecilia School
Parish school · Grades Pre-K–8
Smaller classes than 88% of Catholic schools in California
Tustin, CA
A+Overall grade211 students11 students per teacher
#29 Best Catholic Schools in the West
Bishop Machebeuf High School
Diocesan school · Grades 9–12
Smaller classes than 86% of Catholic schools nationwide
Denver, CO
A+Overall grade164 students8 students per teacher
#30 Best Catholic Schools in the West
Jserra Catholic High School
Independent Catholic school · Grades 9–12
Smaller classes than 94% of Catholic schools in California
San Juan Capistrano, CA
A+Overall grade1,317 students6 students per teacher
#31 Best Catholic Schools in the West
Bishop Garcia Diego High School
Independent Catholic school · Grades 9–12
Smaller classes than 86% of Catholic schools in California
Santa Barbara, CA
A+Overall grade284 students8 students per teacher
#32 Best Catholic Schools in the West
St. John Fisher School
Diocesan school · Grades K–8
The only Catholic school in Rancho Palos Verdes
Rancho Palos Verdes, CA
A+Overall grade176 students11 students per teacher
#33 Best Catholic Schools in the West
Stella Maris Academy
Parish school · Grades K–8
Smaller classes than 93% of Catholic schools in California
La Jolla, CA
A+Overall grade173 students10 students per teacher
#34 Best Catholic Schools in the West
Carondelet High School
Independent Catholic school · Grades 9–12
The smallest classes of any Catholic school in Concord
Concord, CA
A+Overall gradeAll girls834 students8 students per teacher
#35 Best Catholic Schools in the West
Xavier College Preparatory High School
Independent Catholic school · Grades 9–12
Smaller classes than 84% of Catholic schools in California
Palm Desert, CA
A+Overall grade538 students9 students per teacher
#36 Best Catholic Schools in the West
St. Joseph Elementary School
Diocesan school · Grades Pre-K–8
Smaller classes than 77% of Catholic schools in California
Placentia, CA
A+Overall grade179 students13 students per teacher
#37 Best Catholic Schools in the West
St. Patrick School
Independent Catholic school · Grades Pre-K–8
Smaller classes than 82% of Catholic schools nationwide
Honolulu, HI
A+Overall grade201 students9 students per teacher
#38 Best Catholic Schools in the West
St. Joseph Elementary School
Diocesan school · Grades Pre-K–8
The smallest classes of any Catholic school in Alameda
Alameda, CA
A+Overall grade313 students13 students per teacher
#39 Best Catholic Schools in the West
St. Mary at the Angels Catholic School
Diocesan school · Grades Pre-K–8
The only Catholic school in Ukiah
Ukiah, CA
A+Overall grade152 students12 students per teacher
#40 Best Catholic Schools in the West
St. Therese Academy
Diocesan school · Grades K–8
Smaller classes than 98% of Catholic schools in California
San Diego, CA
A+Overall grade302 students8 students per teacher
#41 Best Catholic Schools in the West
SS Felicitas & Perpetua School
Diocesan school · Grades Pre-K–8
Smaller classes than 90% of Catholic schools in California
San Marino, CA
A+Overall grade118 students10 students per teacher
#42 Best Catholic Schools in the West
Notre Dame Academy Elementary School
Independent Catholic school · Grades Pre-K–8
Smaller classes than 74% of Catholic schools in California
Los Angeles, CA
A+Overall grade275 students13 students per teacher
#43 Best Catholic Schools in the West
St. Mary of the Immaculate Conception School
Diocesan school · Grades K–8
The only Catholic school in Los Gatos
Los Gatos, CA
A+Overall grade162 students10 students per teacher
#44 Best Catholic Schools in the West
St. Mary-Basha Catholic School
Diocesan school · Grades Pre-K–8
Smaller classes than 78% of Catholic schools in Arizona
Chandler, AZ
A+Overall grade366 students12 students per teacher
#45 Best Catholic Schools in the West
St. Christopher School
Parish school · Grades Pre-K–8
Smaller classes than 93% of Catholic schools in California
San Jose, CA
A+Overall grade432 students10 students per teacher
#46 Best Catholic Schools in the West
St. Didacus School
Parish school · Grades Pre-K–8
Smaller classes than 80% of Catholic schools in California
San Diego, CA
A+Overall grade145 students12 students per teacher
#47 Best Catholic Schools in the West
St. Patrick School
Diocesan school · Grades Pre-K–8
Smaller classes than 82% of Catholic schools in California
Rodeo, CA
A+Overall grade357 students12 students per teacher
#48 Best Catholic Schools in the West
Ecole Notre Dame Des Victoires School
Diocesan school · Grades K–8
Smaller classes than 79% of Catholic schools in California
San Francisco, CA
A+Overall grade271 students12 students per teacher
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