St. Barbara School
Parish school · Grades Pre-K–8
Santa Ana, CA
5306 W McFadden Ave, Santa Ana, CA 92704
Overall grade: A+
ChooseAPrivateSchool.com grade, from official facts compared with similar schools.
- A+Class size
- A-Years serving families
- B+Diversity
What stands out
- The smallest classes of any Catholic school in Santa Ana
- Smaller classes than 85% of Catholic schools in California
- Serving families in Santa Ana since at least 2011
St. Barbara School is a Catholic parish school in Santa Ana, California, for students from pre-K through 8th grade. It has about 178 students and around 12 students per teacher, smaller classes than 85% of Catholic elementary schools in California. It has been listed in official private school records since 2011–12. The school is part of the Diocese of Orange. Students attend about 7 hours a day, 180 days a year.
At a glance
- Grades
- Grades Pre-K–8
- Students
- 178
- Teachers
- 15.5 (full-time equivalent)
- Students per teacher
- 11.5
- Boys and girls
- Coed · 93 girls, 85 boys
- Religious affiliation
- Catholic · Parish school
- Diocese
- Diocese of Orange
- School day
- About 7 hours
- School year
- 180 days
- Library
- Yes
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How it compares
- Smaller classes than 85% of Catholic elementary schools in California (12 students per teacher).
- A smaller school: fewer students than 66% of Catholic elementary schools in California.
- Compared with 416 Catholic elementary schools in California.
Students by survey year
Total students reported in official records since 2011–12.
Students by grade
Student body
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 St. Barbara School
What grades does St. Barbara School serve?
St. Barbara School serves grades Pre-K–8.
How many students attend St. Barbara School?
About 178 students, with 12 students per teacher, according to official records.
How much is tuition at St. Barbara School?
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