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St. Charles Borromeo Academy

Diocesan school · Grades K–8

San Diego, CA

2808 Cadiz St, San Diego, CA 92110

Overall grade: B+

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  • One of 18 Catholic schools in San Diego

St. Charles Borromeo Academy is a Catholic diocesan school in San Diego, California, for students from kindergarten through 8th grade. It has about 213 students and around 15 students per teacher. The school is part of the Diocese of San Diego. Students attend about 7 hours a day, 180 days a year.

At a glance

Grades
Grades K–8
Students
213
Teachers
13.8 (full-time equivalent)
Students per teacher
15.4
Boys and girls
Coed · 107 girls, 106 boys
Religious affiliation
Catholic · Diocesan school
School day
About 7 hours
School year
180 days
Library
Yes

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    How it compares

    • Smaller classes than 58% of Catholic elementary schools in California (15 students per teacher).
    • Larger than 50% of Catholic elementary schools in California.
    • Compared with 416 Catholic elementary schools in California.

    Students by grade

    K20
    TK18
    114
    219
    322
    422
    524
    621
    730
    823

    Student body

    White64%
    Two or more races17%
    Hispanic or Latino13%
    Asian2%
    Black1%
    American Indian or Alaska Native1%
    Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander0%

    Member of

    • National Catholic Educational Association

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    What grades does St. Charles Borromeo Academy serve?

    St. Charles Borromeo Academy serves grades K–8.

    How many students attend St. Charles Borromeo Academy?

    About 213 students, with 15 students per teacher, according to official records.

    How much is tuition at St. Charles Borromeo Academy?

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