St. Therese Academy
Diocesan school · Grades K–8
San Diego, CA
6440 Saint Therese Way, San Diego, CA 92120
Overall grade: A+
ChooseAPrivateSchool.com grade, from official facts compared with similar schools.
- A+Class size
- B+Years serving families
- ADiversity
What stands out
- Smaller classes than 98% of Catholic schools in California
- The smallest classes of any Catholic school in San Diego
- Serving families in San Diego since at least 2011
In San Diego, California, St. Therese Academy is a Catholic diocesan school for students from kindergarten through 8th grade. About 302 students attend, with roughly 8 students per teacher, smaller classes than 98% of Catholic elementary schools in California. The school is part of the Diocese of San Diego. The school day runs about 7 hours, 175 days a year.
At a glance
- Grades
- Grades K–8
- Students
- 302
- Teachers
- 38.4 (full-time equivalent)
- Students per teacher
- 7.9
- Boys and girls
- Coed · 121 girls, 181 boys
- Religious affiliation
- Catholic · Diocesan school
- Diocese
- Diocese of San Diego
- School day
- About 7 hours
- School year
- 175 days
- Library
- Yes
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How it compares
- Smaller classes than 98% of Catholic elementary schools in California (8 students per teacher).
- Larger than 81% 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. Therese Academy
What grades does St. Therese Academy serve?
St. Therese Academy serves grades K–8.
How many students attend St. Therese Academy?
About 302 students, with 8 students per teacher, according to official records.
How much is tuition at St. Therese Academy?
Call the school to ask about tuition, financial aid and payment plans.
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