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St. Bonaventure

16377 Bradbury Ln Huntington Beach, CA 92647

Quick Facts (2026-27)

  • Top Ranked CA School
  • Grades: Kindergarten-8
  • Enrollment: 594 students
  • Application Deadline: None / Rolling
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
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About the School

  • Saint Bonaventure School operates as a service to the parishioners of Saint Bonaventure Parish.
  • St Bonaventure School provide a Christ-centered, academically excellent, and safe school environment in which all children can achieve their maximum God-given potential.
  • We hold that our religious identity is the heart of our school.
  • Staff, students and parents strive to model a strong and challenging faith.
  • We seek an enduring faith community based on Jesus command to love one another.
  • Saint Bonaventure School is a lived experience of Church beliefs, traditions, and sacramental life, bringing the students to Christ.
  • We commit ourselves to a challenging curriculum that integrates the subjects of religion, language arts, mathematics, science, social studies, the arts, technology and health/physical education with themes rooted in Gospel values and Catholic tradition.
  • We foster a supportive and challenging climate that affirms the dignity of all persons within the school community.
  • An essential dimension of our school philosophy is a focus on the needs of the whole person.
  • Recognizing that today's students are tomorrow's leaders, Saint Bonaventure School balances high expectations with respect for individual differences.
  • Students are encouraged to manage their lives effectively, assume responsibility for their actions or failure to act and internalize positive healthy attitudes of personal value and self-worth.

Quick Facts (2026-27)

  • Top Ranked CA School
  • Grades: Kindergarten-8
  • Enrollment: 594 students
  • Application Deadline: None / Rolling
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)

School Rankings

St. Bonaventure ranks among the top 20% of private schools in California for:

Category
Attribute
Student Body

School Facts

Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-8
Students By Grade
Year Founded
1966
School Calendar
Awards
 Blue Ribbon School - Selected in 2006
School Motto
Christ is the reason for St. Bonaventure Catholic School.

Student Body

Total Students
594 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
56%
State avg.: 52%

Academic Profile

Total Classroom Teachers
30 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
20:1
National avg.:
School Membership(s)School Assoc.

Tuition & Financial Aid

Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Tuition Notes
$9,050 per student
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School Notes

  • Saint Bonaventure School operates as a service to the parishioners of Saint Bonaventure Parish. St Bonaventure School provide a Christ-centered, academically excellent, and safe school environment in which all children can achieve their maximum God-given potential. We hold that our religious identity is the heart of our school. Staff, students and parents strive to model a strong and challenging faith. We seek an enduring faith community based on Jesus command to love one another. Saint Bonaventure School is a lived experience of Church beliefs, traditions, and sacramental life, bringing the students to Christ. We commit ourselves to a challenging curriculum that integrates the subjects of religion, language arts, mathematics, science, social studies, the arts, technology and health/physical education with themes rooted in Gospel values and Catholic tradition. We foster a supportive and challenging climate that affirms the dignity of all persons within the school community. An essential dimension of our school philosophy is a focus on the needs of the whole person. Recognizing that today's students are tomorrow's leaders, Saint Bonaventure School balances high expectations with respect for individual differences. Students are encouraged to manage their lives effectively, assume responsibility for their actions or failure to act and internalize positive healthy attitudes of personal value and self-worth.
  • Sample of notable school alumni/alumnae:
    • Frances Clare, Principal at Mater Dei High School -
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)

Frequently Asked Questions

Who are famous alumni from St. Bonaventure?
St. Bonaventure famous alumni include: Frances Clare, Principal at Mater Dei High School.
What is St. Bonaventure's ranking?
St. Bonaventure ranks among the top 20% of private schools in California for: Largest student body.
When is the application deadline for St. Bonaventure?
The application deadline for St. Bonaventure is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).

School Reviews

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My son, who graduated from Saint Bonaventure School ("SBS") in June, was at SBS from kindergarten through 8th grade. No regrets; in fact, I have nothing but praise for the school. As you would expect from a Catholic school, he received an excellent, faith-based education that no doubt in my mind prepared him well for the rigors of high school and the challenges that come with the teenage years. He is attending Servite High School, which has a demanding curriculum, and he is thriving. The discipline instilled in him at SBS is serving him well in high school. Besides the academics, SBS provides a great platform for children to grow in an environment that is friendly, safe and supportive. He developed many strong friendships with his classmates at SBS, many of which I believe will endure. The kids there were great kids; I never once felt any hesitation in allowing him to visit and hangout with any of his classmates They were certainly positive influences. The SBS community of teachers, staff, parents and students was truly something special to be part of; in many ways; it felt like being part of an extended family. The members of this community are always there when you need them. I would encourage any parent thinking of sending their child to SBS to send them.
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