Chesterton Academy of St. James
Independent Catholic school · Grades 9–12
Menlo Park, CA
322 Middlefield Rd, Menlo Park, CA 94025
Overall grade: A
ChooseAPrivateSchool.com grade, from official facts compared with similar schools.
- A+Class size
- B-Years serving families
What stands out
- Smaller classes than 99% of Catholic schools in California
- The smallest classes of any Catholic school in Menlo Park
In Menlo Park, California, Chesterton Academy of St. James is an independent Catholic school for students from 9th grade through 12th grade. About 12 students attend, with roughly 2 students per teacher, smaller classes than 99% of Catholic high schools in California. The school is part of the Archdiocese of San Francisco. The school day runs about 7.5 hours, 182 days a year.
At a glance
- Grades
- Grades 9–12
- Students
- 12
- Teachers
- 4.9 (full-time equivalent)
- Students per teacher
- 2.4
- Boys and girls
- Coed · 5 girls, 7 boys
- Religious affiliation
- Catholic · Independent Catholic school
- Diocese
- Archdiocese of San Francisco
- School day
- About 7.5 hours
- School year
- 182 days
- Library
- Yes
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How it compares
- Smaller classes than 99% of Catholic high schools in California (2 students per teacher).
- A smaller school: fewer students than 99% of Catholic high schools in California.
- Compared with 86 Catholic high schools in California.
Students by grade
Student body
Member of
- National Catholic Educational Association
Questions to ask on a tour
- What is tuition, and what does it include (books, fees, uniforms, trips)?
- Do you offer financial aid, sibling discounts or payment plans?
- Do you accept ESA, voucher or tax-credit scholarship funds?
- How big are classes in my child's grade?
- What support is there for students who need extra help or more challenge?
- Is the school accredited, and by whom?
- What do a typical day and a typical week look like?
- How does the school communicate with families?
Questions about Chesterton Academy of St. James
What grades does Chesterton Academy of St. James serve?
Chesterton Academy of St. James serves grades 9–12.
How many students attend Chesterton Academy of St. James?
About 12 students, with 2 students per teacher, according to official records.
How much is tuition at Chesterton Academy of St. James?
Call the school to ask about tuition, financial aid and payment plans.
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