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St. Pius X School

Parish school · Grades Pre-K–8

Chula Vista, CA

37 E Emerson St, Chula Vista, CA 91911

Overall grade: A+

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  • AClass size
  • A-Years serving families
  • ADiversity

What stands out

  • The smallest classes of any Catholic school in Chula Vista
  • Smaller classes than 69% of Catholic schools in California
  • Serving families in Chula Vista since at least 2011

St. Pius X School is a Catholic parish school in Chula Vista, California, for students from pre-K through 8th grade. It has about 250 students and around 14 students per teacher, smaller classes than 69% of Catholic elementary schools in California. Its enrollment has held steady since 2011–12. The school is part of the Diocese of San Diego. Students attend about 7 hours a day, 175 days a year.

At a glance

Grades
Grades Pre-K–8
Students
250
Teachers
17.8 (full-time equivalent)
Students per teacher
14
Boys and girls
Coed · 138 girls, 112 boys
Religious affiliation
Catholic · Parish school
School day
About 7 hours
School year
175 days
Library
Yes

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    How it compares

    • Smaller classes than 69% of Catholic elementary schools in California (14 students per teacher).
    • Larger than 66% of Catholic elementary schools in California.
    • Compared with 416 Catholic elementary schools in California.

    Students by survey year

    264’11–12232’13–14228’15–16243’17–18268’19–20276’21–22250’23–24

    Total students reported in official records since 2011–12.

    Students by grade

    Pre-K38
    K18
    TK11
    130
    225
    329
    427
    527
    628
    727
    828

    Student body

    White60%
    Asian21%
    Two or more races14%
    Hispanic or Latino2%
    American Indian or Alaska Native2%
    Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander1%
    Black1%

    Member of

    • National Catholic Educational Association

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    Questions about St. Pius X School

    What grades does St. Pius X School serve?

    St. Pius X School serves grades Pre-K–8.

    How many students attend St. Pius X School?

    About 250 students, with 14 students per teacher, according to official records.

    How much is tuition at St. Pius X School?

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