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St. Paul School

Lutheran (Missouri Synod) school · Grades Pre-K–6

Merced, CA

2916 McKee Rd, Merced, CA 95340

Overall grade: A

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

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

What stands out

  • The smallest classes of any Christian school in Merced
  • Serving families in Merced since at least 2011

In Merced, California, St. Paul School is a Lutheran (Missouri Synod) private school for students from pre-K through 6th grade. About 94 students attend, with roughly 11 students per teacher. Its enrollment has held steady since 2011–12. The school day runs about 6.5 hours, 176 days a year.

At a glance

Grades
Grades Pre-K–6
Students
94
Teachers
8.3 (full-time equivalent)
Students per teacher
11.3
Boys and girls
Coed · 44 girls, 50 boys
Religious affiliation
Lutheran (Missouri Synod)
School day
About 6.5 hours
School year
176 days
Library
Yes

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    How it compares

    • Smaller classes than 52% of Christian elementary schools in California (11 students per teacher).
    • A smaller school: fewer students than 56% of Christian elementary schools in California.
    • Compared with 302 Christian elementary schools in California.

    Students by survey year

    96’11–1295’13–1497’15–1673’17–1896’19–20108’21–2294’23–24

    Total students reported in official records since 2011–12.

    Students by grade

    Pre-K22
    K14
    117
    216
    37
    416
    511
    613

    Student body

    White66%
    Hispanic or Latino23%
    Asian10%
    Black1%

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    What grades does St. Paul School serve?

    St. Paul School serves grades Pre-K–6.

    How many students attend St. Paul School?

    About 94 students, with 11 students per teacher, according to official records.

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