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St. Joachim School

Diocesan school · Grades Pre-K–8

Hayward, CA

21250 Hesperian Blvd, Hayward, CA 94541

Overall grade: B

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  • B-Class size
  • A-Years serving families
  • ADiversity

What stands out

  • Serving families in Hayward since at least 2011

In Hayward, California, St. Joachim School is a Catholic diocesan school for students from pre-K through 8th grade. About 313 students attend, with roughly 29 students per teacher. Its enrollment has held steady since 2011–12. The school is part of the Diocese of Oakland. The school day runs about 7 hours, 180 days a year.

At a glance

Grades
Grades Pre-K–8
Students
313
Teachers
11 (full-time equivalent)
Students per teacher
28.5
Boys and girls
Coed · 173 girls, 140 boys
Religious affiliation
Catholic · Diocesan school
School day
About 7 hours
School year
180 days

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    How it compares

    • Larger than 85% of Catholic elementary schools in California.
    • Compared with 416 Catholic elementary schools in California.

    Students by survey year

    309’11–12318’13–14307’15–16317’17–18305’19–20314’21–22313’23–24

    Total students reported in official records since 2011–12.

    Students by grade

    Pre-K52
    K34
    136
    234
    335
    435
    533
    636
    736
    834

    Student body

    Hispanic or Latino50%
    Asian35%
    Two or more races9%
    White4%
    Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander1%
    Black1%

    Member of

    • National Catholic Educational Association

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    What grades does St. Joachim School serve?

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

    How many students attend St. Joachim School?

    About 313 students, with 29 students per teacher, according to official records.

    How much is tuition at St. Joachim School?

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