St. Patrick Catholic School
Diocesan school · Grades K–8
Carlsbad, CA
3820 Pio Pico Dr, Carlsbad, CA 92008
Overall grade: B
ChooseAPrivateSchool.com grade, from official facts compared with similar schools.
- BClass size
- B+Years serving families
- ADiversity
What stands out
- The only Catholic school in Carlsbad
- Serving families in Carlsbad since at least 2011
In Carlsbad, California, St. Patrick Catholic School is a Catholic diocesan school for students from kindergarten through 8th grade. About 478 students attend, with roughly 21 students per teacher. The school is part of the Diocese of San Diego. The school day runs about 6.5 hours, 180 days a year.
At a glance
- Grades
- Grades K–8
- Students
- 478
- Teachers
- 22.4 (full-time equivalent)
- Students per teacher
- 21.3
- Boys and girls
- Coed · 233 girls, 245 boys
- Religious affiliation
- Catholic · Diocesan school
- Diocese
- Diocese of San Diego
- School day
- About 6.5 hours
- School year
- 180 days
- Library
- Yes
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How it compares
- Larger than 95% 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. Patrick Catholic School
What grades does St. Patrick Catholic School serve?
St. Patrick Catholic School serves grades K–8.
How many students attend St. Patrick Catholic School?
About 478 students, with 21 students per teacher, according to official records.
How much is tuition at St. Patrick Catholic School?
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