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St. Didacus School

Parish school · Grades Pre-K–8

San Diego, CA

4630 34th St, San Diego, CA 92116

Overall grade: A+

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

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

What stands out

  • Smaller classes than 80% of Catholic schools in California
  • Serving families in San Diego since at least 2011

In San Diego, California, St. Didacus School is a Catholic parish school for students from pre-K through 8th grade. About 145 students attend, with roughly 12 students per teacher, smaller classes than 80% 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 San Diego. The school day runs about 7 hours, 180 days a year.

At a glance

Grades
Grades Pre-K–8
Students
145
Teachers
11.9 (full-time equivalent)
Students per teacher
12.2
Boys and girls
Coed · 85 girls, 60 boys
Religious affiliation
Catholic · Parish school
School day
About 7 hours
School year
180 days
Library
Yes

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    How it compares

    • Smaller classes than 80% of Catholic elementary schools in California (12 students per teacher).
    • A smaller school: fewer students than 80% of Catholic elementary schools in California.
    • Compared with 416 Catholic elementary schools in California.

    Students by survey year

    230’11–12229’13–14216’15–16186’17–18170’19–20163’21–22145’23–24

    Total students reported in official records since 2011–12.

    Students by grade

    Pre-K18
    K11
    110
    216
    318
    418
    516
    616
    718
    822

    Student body

    White46%
    Two or more races19%
    Black14%
    Hispanic or Latino12%
    Asian4%
    Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander4%

    Member of

    • National Catholic Educational Association

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    Questions about St. Didacus School

    What grades does St. Didacus School serve?

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

    How many students attend St. Didacus School?

    About 145 students, with 12 students per teacher, according to official records.

    How much is tuition at St. Didacus School?

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

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