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St. Patrick School

Diocesan school · Grades Pre-K–8

San Diego, CA

3014 Capps St, San Diego, CA 92104

Overall grade: A+

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  • A-Years serving families
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What stands out

  • Smaller classes than 70% of Catholic schools in California
  • Serving families in San Diego since at least 2011

St. Patrick School is a Catholic diocesan school in San Diego, California, for students from pre-K through 8th grade. It has about 166 students and around 14 students per teacher, smaller classes than 70% 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. Students attend about 7 hours a day, 180 days a year.

At a glance

Grades
Grades Pre-K–8
Students
166
Teachers
11.9 (full-time equivalent)
Students per teacher
13.9
Boys and girls
Coed · 87 girls, 79 boys
Religious affiliation
Catholic · Diocesan school
School day
About 7 hours
School year
180 days

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    How it compares

    • Smaller classes than 70% of Catholic elementary schools in California (14 students per teacher).
    • A smaller school: fewer students than 71% of Catholic elementary schools in California.
    • Compared with 416 Catholic elementary schools in California.

    Students by survey year

    191’11–12185’13–14184’15–16183’17–18156’19–20190’21–22166’23–24

    Total students reported in official records since 2011–12.

    Students by grade

    Pre-K21
    K6
    112
    211
    321
    424
    519
    622
    728
    823

    Student body

    Hispanic or Latino51%
    White34%
    Black13%
    Asian3%

    Member of

    • National Catholic Educational Association

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    What grades does St. Patrick School serve?

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

    How many students attend St. Patrick School?

    About 166 students, with 14 students per teacher, according to official records.

    How much is tuition at St. Patrick School?

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