Old Mission School (Top Ranked 草榴社区 School for 2026-27)

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Quick Facts (2026-27)

Top Ranked CA School
Grades: Prekindergarten-8
Enrollment: 330 students
Yearly Tuition: $7,375
Acceptance rate: 97%
Average class size: 35 students
Application Deadline: None / Rolling
Source: 鉁�Verified school update

School Rankings

Old Mission School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in California for:

School Facts

Religious Affiliation

Catholic

Grades Offered

Grades Prekindergarten-8

Students By Grade

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Distribution of Students By Grade
Grade	Old Mission School
Pre-K	33
Kind	45
1	20
2	31
3	20
4	19
5	32
6	27
7	47
8	56

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ADD/ADHD Support

Yes

Year Founded

1876

School Calendar

Student Body

Total Students

330 students

Student Body Type

Co-ed

% Students of Color

30%

State avg.: 52%

Academic Profile

Total Classroom Teachers

16 teachers

Student-Teacher Ratio

21:1

National avg.:

% Faculty w/Advanced Degree

Average Class Size

35 students

Classroom Dress Code

Formal

Uniforms required for grades 1-6. Dress code adherence for grades 7 and 8.

List of Courses Offered

School Membership(s)School Assoc.

National Catholic Educational Association (NCEA)
National Association of Independent Schools (NAIS)
Western Association of Schools and Colleges (Accrediting Commission for Schools) (ACS WASC)

Tuition & Financial Aid

Admission Deadline

None / Rolling

Yearly Tuition Cost

$7,375

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Tuition Notes

Elementary/Middle school: $7,375 Elementary/Middle school (second child): $6,637.50

% on Financial Aid

30%

Average Financial Aid Grant

$1,200

Acceptance Rate

97%

National avg.: 82%

Admissions Director

Jen DeClark

Application URL

Sports

Total Sports Offered

4 sports

Sports

BasketballCross Country

Track and FieldVolleyball

Extracurriculars

Total ExtracurricularsTotal Extra-curric.

4 extracurriculars

ExtracurricularsExtra-curric.

Band

Club or Organization:

ASBMock Trial

STEM Enrichment Opportunities

School Notes

Old Mission School offers classes in transitional kindergarten, kindergarten and grades one through eight.
Old Mission Catholic School, in partnership with our parent community, fosters academic excellence while embracing faith-based teachings in a safe, healthy, and ethical environment.
The philosophy of Old Mission Catholic School focuses on working cooperatively to develop three ideals: spirituality; integrity; and academic excellence.
We work collectively to achieve an innovative and disciplined school environment.
While emphasizing core curriculum, we encourage discovery, challenge, high academic standards, and service to others.
We strive to be for one another a model of Christ-centered integrity.
Each child has a right and responsibility to reach his or her full potential as a child of God - spiritually, intellectually, physically, socially, and emotionally.

Old Mission School offers classes in transitional kindergarten and kindergarten and grades one through eight. Old Mission Catholic School, in partnership with our parent community, fosters academic excellence while embracing faith-based teachings in a safe, healthy, and ethical environment. The philosophy of Old Mission Catholic School focuses on working cooperatively to develop three ideals: spirituality; integrity; and academic excellence. We work collectively to achieve an innovative and disciplined school environment. While emphasizing core curriculum, we encourage discovery, challenge, high academic standards, and service to others. We strive to be for one another a model of Christ-centered integrity. Each child has a right and responsibility to reach his or her full potential as a child of God - spiritually, intellectually, physically, socially, and emotionally.

Source: Verified school update

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Frequently Asked Questions

How much does Old Mission School cost?

Old Mission School's tuition is approximately $7,375 for private students.

What is the acceptance rate of Old Mission School?

The acceptance rate of Old Mission School is 97%, which is higher than the national average of 80%.

What sports does Old Mission School offer?

Old Mission School offers 4 interscholastic sports: Basketball, Cross Country, Track and Field and Volleyball.

What is Old Mission School's ranking?

Old Mission School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in California for: Largest student body and Oldest founding date.

When is the application deadline for Old Mission School?

The application deadline for Old Mission School is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).

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