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Santa Lucia School

Alternative school · Grades K–8

Templeton, CA

1460 Plum Orchard Ln, Templeton, CA 93465

Overall grade: A

ChooseAPrivateSchool.com grade, from official facts compared with similar schools.

  • AClass size
  • A-Years serving families

What stands out

  • Smaller classes than 67% of independent schools in California
  • Serving families in Templeton since at least 2011

In Templeton, California, Santa Lucia School is an independent private school for students from kindergarten through 8th grade. About 48 students attend, with roughly 6 students per teacher, smaller classes than 67% of independent elementary schools in California. Its enrollment has held steady since 2011–12. The school day runs about 6 hours, 172 days a year.

At a glance

Grades
Grades K–8
Students
48
Teachers
7.6 (full-time equivalent)
Students per teacher
6.3
Boys and girls
Coed · 31 girls, 17 boys
Religious affiliation
None (nonsectarian)
Program
Alternative school
School day
About 6 hours
School year
172 days
Library
Yes

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    How it compares

    • Smaller classes than 67% of independent elementary schools in California (6 students per teacher).
    • A smaller school: fewer students than 76% of independent elementary schools in California.
    • Compared with 280 independent elementary schools in California.

    Students by survey year

    48’11–1247’13–1446’15–1646’17–1823’19–2030’21–2248’23–24

    Total students reported in official records since 2011–12.

    Students by grade

    TK6
    16
    26
    35
    47
    54
    61
    74
    89

    Student body

    White92%
    Hispanic or Latino6%
    Black2%

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    Questions about Santa Lucia School

    What grades does Santa Lucia School serve?

    Santa Lucia School serves grades K–8.

    How many students attend Santa Lucia School?

    About 48 students, with 6 students per teacher, according to official records.

    How much is tuition at Santa Lucia School?

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