School Of The Madeleine (Top Ranked 草榴社区 School for 2026-27)

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About the School

School of the Madeleine is a private Catholic elementary school located in South Clairemont in San Diego.
It is the parish school of St. Mary Magdalene church.
The school is staffed by a lay faculty dedicated to the Catholic Education of the students.
School of the Madeleine has a reputation for a strong religious and academic program and student success.
The mission of School of the Madeleine "Our love is not to be just words or mere talk, but something real and active." Students at School of the Madeleine are empowered to be committed to their Catholic faith, to become aware of their personal potential, and to mature spiritually, intellectually, socially, emotionally, and physically.
We achieve this by encouraging an atmosphere of respect, dignity, faith, love, forgiveness, and stewardship to the school, parish, and global community; providing an instructional climate which fosters academic success; presenting opportunities for our students to practice ethical and moral decision-making; and supporting the development of good habits of physical activity and wholesome attitudes toward personal health.

Quick Facts (2026-27)

Top Ranked CA School
Grades: Prekindergarten-8
Enrollment: 588 students
Application Deadline: None / Rolling
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)

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School Of The Madeleine 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	School Of The Madeleine
Pre-K	60
Kind	62
1	50
2	51
3	62
4	59
5	60
6	61
7	64
8	59

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Student Body

Total Students

588 students

Student Body Type

Co-ed

% Students of Color

18%

State avg.: 52%

Academic Profile

Total Classroom Teachers

35 teachers

Student-Teacher Ratio

17:1

National avg.:

School Membership(s)School Assoc.

National Catholic Educational Association (NCEA)
Other religious school association(s)

Tuition & Financial Aid

Admission Deadline

None / Rolling

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School Notes

School of the Madeleine is a private Catholic elementary school located in South Clairemont in San Diego. It is the parish school of St. Mary Magdalene church. The school is staffed by a lay faculty dedicated to the Catholic Education of the students. School of the Madeleine has a reputation for a strong religious and academic program and student success. The mission of School of the Madeleine "Our love is not to be just words or mere talk, but something real and active." Students at School of the Madeleine are empowered to be committed to their Catholic faith, to become aware of their personal potential, and to mature spiritually, intellectually, socially, emotionally, and physically. We achieve this by encouraging an atmosphere of respect, dignity, faith, love, forgiveness, and stewardship to the school, parish, and global community; providing an instructional climate which fosters academic success; presenting opportunities for our students to practice ethical and moral decision-making; and supporting the development of good habits of physical activity and wholesome attitudes toward personal health.

Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)

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What is School Of The Madeleine's ranking?

School Of The Madeleine ranks among the top 20% of private schools in California for: Largest student body.

When is the application deadline for School Of The Madeleine?

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

In what neighborhood is School Of The Madeleine located?

School Of The Madeleine is located in the Clairemont neighborhood of San Diego, CA. There are 8 other private schools located in Clairemont.

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5 1/31/2026

Our daughters have attended School of the Madeleine for the past thirteen years and we absolutely love the quality of Catholic education, beyond amazing teachers and Principal and the best community. We highly recommend School of the Madeleine for their academic rigor, excellent sports and extracurricular activities and the most caring teachers!

- Posted by Parent - Amy M.

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