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St. John Catholic School

Diocesan school · Grades K–8

San Lorenzo, CA

270 E Lewelling Blvd, San Lorenzo, CA 94580

Overall grade: A+

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

  • AClass size
  • A-Years serving families
  • ADiversity

What stands out

  • The only Catholic school in San Lorenzo
  • Smaller classes than 76% of Catholic schools in California
  • Serving families in San Lorenzo since at least 2011

St. John Catholic School is a Catholic diocesan school in San Lorenzo, California, for students from kindergarten through 8th grade. It has about 168 students and around 13 students per teacher, smaller classes than 76% 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 Oakland. Students attend about 7 hours a day, 180 days a year.

At a glance

Grades
Grades K–8
Students
168
Teachers
13.1 (full-time equivalent)
Students per teacher
12.8
Boys and girls
Coed · 84 girls, 84 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 76% of Catholic elementary schools in California (13 students per teacher).
    • A smaller school: fewer students than 70% of Catholic elementary schools in California.
    • Compared with 416 Catholic elementary schools in California.

    Students by survey year

    258’11–12210’13–14213’15–16205’17–18214’19–20152’21–22168’23–24

    Total students reported in official records since 2011–12.

    Students by grade

    K19
    TK9
    113
    221
    316
    412
    522
    616
    717
    823

    Student body

    Hispanic or Latino54%
    Asian21%
    Two or more races11%
    White10%
    Black4%

    Member of

    • National Catholic Educational Association

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    • Is the school accredited, and by whom?
    • What do a typical day and a typical week look like?
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    Questions about St. John Catholic School

    What grades does St. John Catholic School serve?

    St. John Catholic School serves grades K–8.

    How many students attend St. John Catholic School?

    About 168 students, with 13 students per teacher, according to official records.

    How much is tuition at St. John Catholic School?

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