St. Isabella School
Parish school · Grades K–8
San Rafael, CA
1 Trinity Way, San Rafael, CA 94903
Overall grade: B
ChooseAPrivateSchool.com grade, from official facts compared with similar schools.
- BClass size
- B+Years serving families
- A-Diversity
What stands out
- One of 2 Catholic schools in San Rafael
In San Rafael, California, St. Isabella School is a Catholic parish school for students from kindergarten through 8th grade. About 285 students attend, with roughly 20 students per teacher. Enrollment is up about 15% since 2011–12. The school is part of the Archdiocese of San Francisco. The school day runs about 7 hours, 180 days a year.
At a glance
- Grades
- Grades K–8
- Students
- 285
- Teachers
- 14 (full-time equivalent)
- Students per teacher
- 20.4
- Boys and girls
- Coed · 181 girls, 104 boys
- Religious affiliation
- Catholic · Parish school
- Diocese
- Archdiocese of San Francisco
- School day
- About 7 hours
- School year
- 180 days
- Library
- Yes
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How it compares
- Larger than 77% 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
Member of
- National Catholic Educational Association
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. Isabella School
What grades does St. Isabella School serve?
St. Isabella School serves grades K–8.
How many students attend St. Isabella School?
About 285 students, with 20 students per teacher, according to official records.
How much is tuition at St. Isabella School?
Call the school to ask about tuition, financial aid and payment plans.
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