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St. Cecilia School

Parish school · Grades Pre-K–8

Tustin, CA

1311 Sycamore Ave, Tustin, CA 92780

Overall grade: A+

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

  • A+Class size
  • A-Years serving families
  • A+Diversity

What stands out

  • Smaller classes than 88% of Catholic schools in California
  • Serving families in Tustin since at least 2011

St. Cecilia School is a Catholic parish school in Tustin, California, for students from pre-K through 8th grade. It has about 211 students and around 11 students per teacher, smaller classes than 88% 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 7.5 hours a day, 180 days a year.

At a glance

Grades
Grades Pre-K–8
Students
211
Teachers
19.9 (full-time equivalent)
Students per teacher
10.6
Boys and girls
Coed · 94 girls, 117 boys
Religious affiliation
Catholic · Parish school
School day
About 7.5 hours
School year
180 days
Library
Yes

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    How it compares

    • Smaller classes than 88% of Catholic elementary schools in California (11 students per teacher).
    • A smaller school: fewer students than 52% of Catholic elementary schools in California.
    • Compared with 416 Catholic elementary schools in California.

    Students by survey year

    274’11–12277’13–14271’15–16264’17–18263’19–20248’21–22211’23–24

    Total students reported in official records since 2011–12.

    Students by grade

    Pre-K25
    K19
    118
    223
    319
    426
    536
    618
    731
    821

    Student body

    White49%
    Hispanic or Latino22%
    Asian20%
    Two or more races7%
    Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander1%
    Black0%

    Member of

    • National Catholic Educational Association

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    Questions about St. Cecilia School

    What grades does St. Cecilia School serve?

    St. Cecilia School serves grades Pre-K–8.

    How many students attend St. Cecilia School?

    About 211 students, with 11 students per teacher, according to official records.

    How much is tuition at St. Cecilia School?

    Call the school to ask about tuition, financial aid and payment plans.

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