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St. Bernard's Academy

222 Dollison Street Eureka, CA 95501

Quick Facts (2026-27)

  • Top Ranked CA School
  • Grades: 6-12
  • Enrollment: 300 students
  • Average class size: 25 students
  • Application Deadline: None / Rolling
  • Source: ✓Verified school update
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Quick Facts (2026-27)

  • Top Ranked CA School
  • Grades: 6-12
  • Enrollment: 300 students
  • Average class size: 25 students
  • Application Deadline: None / Rolling
  • Source: ✓Verified school update

School Rankings

St. Bernard's Academy ranks among the top 20% of private schools in California for:

Category
Attribute
Student Body
Sports offered
School History

School Facts

Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades 6-12
Students By Grade
Year Founded
1912
School Calendar

Student Body

Total Students
300 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
28%
State avg.: 52%

Academic Profile

Total Classroom Teachers
22 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
National avg.:
% Faculty w/Advanced Degree
99%
Average Class Size
25 students
Average SAT score
1260
(Out of 1600)
Average ACT score
30
(Out of 36)
Classroom Dress Code
Casual
Number of AP Courses
15 courses
Advanced Courses
AP BiologyAP Calculus AB
AP Calculus BCAP Econ
AP Environmental ScienceAP European History
AP LanguageAP Latin IV
AP LituratureAP Physics 1
AP SpanishAP Stats
AP Studio ArtAP US History

Tuition & Financial Aid

Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Admissions Director
Shirley Sobol
Admissions Associate
Mariah Sanders
Application URL

Sports

Total Sports Offered
12 sports
Colors
Black, White, Blue, Green
School Mascot
Crusader

Extracurriculars

Total ExtracurricularsTotal Extra-curric.
6 extracurriculars
ExtracurricularsExtra-curric.
Club or Organization:
Black Student UnionBook Club
Math and Science ClubNational Honor Society


Arts and Music Programs:
Art ClubMusic Club

School Notes

  • The St. Bernard`s Academy community welcomes people of all nationalities, interests and ages to be educated, enriched and stimulated by the School`s resources and facilities.
  • Founded on the north coast of California in 1912, St. Bernard`s Academy provides a safe, Christ-centered, Catholic environment to a diverse population of preschool and 6th through 12th-grade students - in which they may develop their minds with an excellent college preparatory education; their leadership through various activities and sports, and their moral Christian characters, which include compassion, confidence and integrity.
  • The St. Bernard`sAcademy community welcomes people of all nationalities, interests and ages to be educated, enriched and stimulated by the School`s resources and facilities. Founded on the north coast of California in 1912, St. Bernard`s Academy provides a safe, Christ-centered, Catholic environment to a diverse population of 6ththrough 12th-grade students - in which they may develop their minds with an excellent college preparatory education; their leadership through various activities and sports, and their moral Christian characters, which include compassion, confidence and integrity.
Source: Verified school update

Frequently Asked Questions

What schools are St. Bernard's Academy often compared to?
St. Bernard's Academy is often viewed alongside schools like Redwood Christian School by visitors of our site.
What sports does St. Bernard's Academy offer?
St. Bernard's Academy offers 12 interscholastic sports: Baseball, Basketball, Cheering, Cross Country, Football, Golf, Soccer, Softball, Tennis, Track and Field, Volleyball and Wrestling. St. Bernard's Academy is ranked as one of the top 20% of private schools in California for most sports offered.
What is St. Bernard's Academy's ranking?
St. Bernard's Academy ranks among the top 20% of private schools in California for: Highest percentage of faculty with advanced degrees, Largest student body, Most sports offered and Oldest founding date.
When is the application deadline for St. Bernard's Academy?
The application deadline for St. Bernard's Academy is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).

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The average acceptance rate in California is 80% (read more about average acceptance rates across the country).

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