The Nativity School
Parish school · Grades Pre-K–8
Rancho Santa Fe, CA
6309 El Apajo Rd, Rancho Santa Fe, CA 92067
Overall grade: A+
ChooseAPrivateSchool.com grade, from official facts compared with similar schools.
- A+Class size
- A-Years serving families
- A-Diversity
What stands out
- The only Catholic school in Rancho Santa Fe
- Smaller classes than 91% of Catholic schools in California
- Serving families in Rancho Santa Fe since at least 2011
In Rancho Santa Fe, California, The Nativity School is a Catholic parish school for students from pre-K through 8th grade. About 178 students attend, with roughly 10 students per teacher, smaller classes than 91% of Catholic elementary schools in California. Its enrollment has held steady since 2011–12. The school is part of the Diocese of San Diego. The school day runs about 7 hours, 178 days a year.
At a glance
- Grades
- Grades Pre-K–8
- Students
- 178
- Teachers
- 17.6 (full-time equivalent)
- Students per teacher
- 10.1
- Boys and girls
- Coed · 87 girls, 91 boys
- Religious affiliation
- Catholic · Parish school
- Diocese
- Diocese of San Diego
- School day
- About 7 hours
- School year
- 178 days
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How it compares
- Smaller classes than 91% of Catholic elementary schools in California (10 students per teacher).
- A smaller school: fewer students than 66% 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 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 The Nativity School
What grades does The Nativity School serve?
The Nativity School serves grades Pre-K–8.
How many students attend The Nativity School?
About 178 students, with 10 students per teacher, according to official records.
How much is tuition at The Nativity School?
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