St. Patricks Catholic School
Parish school · Grades Pre-K–8
Arroyo Grande, CA
900 W Branch St, Arroyo Grande, CA 93420
Overall grade: B+
ChooseAPrivateSchool.com grade, from official facts compared with similar schools.
- BClass size
- A-Years serving families
- ADiversity
What stands out
- The only Catholic school in Arroyo Grande
- Serving families in Arroyo Grande since at least 2011
In Arroyo Grande, California, St. Patricks Catholic School is a Catholic parish school for students from pre-K through 8th grade. About 247 students attend, with roughly 20 students per teacher. It has been listed in official private school records since 2011–12. The school is part of the Diocese of Monterey. The school day runs about 6.5 hours, 180 days a year.
At a glance
- Grades
- Grades Pre-K–8
- Students
- 247
- Teachers
- 12.6 (full-time equivalent)
- Students per teacher
- 19.6
- Boys and girls
- Coed · 123 girls, 124 boys
- Religious affiliation
- Catholic · Parish school
- Diocese
- Diocese of Monterey
- School day
- About 6.5 hours
- School year
- 180 days
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How it compares
- Larger than 64% 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
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- 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. Patricks Catholic School
What grades does St. Patricks Catholic School serve?
St. Patricks Catholic School serves grades Pre-K–8.
How many students attend St. Patricks Catholic School?
About 247 students, with 20 students per teacher, according to official records.
How much is tuition at St. Patricks Catholic School?
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