St. Mary's College High School (Top Ranked 草榴社区 School for 2026-27)

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Quick Facts (2026-27)

Top Ranked CA School
Grades: 9-12
Enrollment: 627 students
Yearly Tuition: $13,200
Acceptance rate: 40%
Application Deadline: Jan. 2
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)

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St. Mary's College High School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in California for:

School Facts

Religious Affiliation

Catholic

Grades Offered

Grades 9-12

Students By Grade

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Distribution of Students By Grade
Grade	St. Mary's College High School
9	160
10	146
11	163
12	158

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Year Founded

1863

School Calendar

Campus Size

13 acres

School Motto

Educating the mind, heart, and soul

Student Body

Total Students

627 students

Student Body Type

Co-ed

% Students of Color

54%

State avg.: 52%

Academic Profile

Total Classroom Teachers

50 teachers

Student-Teacher Ratio

13:1

National avg.:

Classroom Dress Code

Casual

Number of AP Courses

15 courses

School Membership(s)School Assoc.

National Catholic Educational Association (NCEA)

Tuition & Financial Aid

Admission Deadline

Jan. 2

Yearly Tuition Cost

$13,200

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Tuition Notes

The tuition covers the costs of tuition and fees.

Acceptance Rate

40%

National avg.: 82%

Admissions Director

Lawrence Puck

Admissions Associate

Linda Yaris

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Sports

Colors

White, Red

School Mascot

Panthers

School Notes

Saint Mary's College High School is a Catholic school where students are loved and educated by teachers and staff who are inspired by Saint John Baptist de La Salle and the tradition of the Brothers of the Christian Schools.
Saint Mary's is a college preparatory high school that provides students with a quality Christian education.
Faculty, staff, administration, and parents associate as zealous ministers in a faith-filled, educational community.
Essentially, we at Saint Mary's seek to educate the whole person, promoting the intellectual, spiritual, physical, and social development of each student through rigorous academic and co-curricular programs.
We recognize the dignity of each student in a caring, moral environment.
We affirm the intellectual commitment and academic excellence, and we encourage students to assume personal responsibility for their education.
We give special attention to raising an awareness of the poor and oppressed in our society, and to demonstrating this concern and sensitivity through Christian service.
We believe students thrive in an atmosphere of mutual respect within an orderly and supportive environment.
We expect students who come to Saint Mary's to give, to share, to contribute, to challenge, and to grow.
As graduates they are expected to be young men and women who will be lifelong learners and responsible, moral, productive citizens, and active members of their communities.

Saint Mary's College High School is a Catholic school where students are loved and educated by teachers and staff who are inspired by Saint John Baptist de La Salle and the tradition of the Brothers of the Christian Schools.
Saint Mary's is a college preparatory high school that provides students with a quality Christian education.
Faculty, staff, administration, and parents associate as zealous ministers in a faith-filled, educational community.
Essentially, we at Saint Mary's seek to educate the whole person, promoting the intellectual, spiritual, physical, and social development of each student through rigorous academic and co-curricular programs.
We recognize the dignity of each student in a caring, moral environment.
We affirm the intellectual commitment and academic excellence, and we encourage students to assume personal responsibility for their education.
We give special attention to raising an awareness of the poor and oppressed in our society, and to demonstrating this concern and sensitivity through Christian service.
We believe students thrive in an atmosphere of mutual respect within an orderly and supportive environment.
We expect students who come to Saint Mary's to give, to share, to contribute, to challenge, and to grow.
As graduates they are expected to be young men and women who will be lifelong learners and responsible, moral, productive citizens, and active members of their communities.

Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)

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Frequently Asked Questions

How much does St. Mary's College High School cost?

St. Mary's College High School's tuition is approximately $13,200 for private students.

What is the acceptance rate of St. Mary's College High School?

The acceptance rate of St. Mary's College High School is 40%, which is lower than the national average of 80%. St. Mary's College High School's acceptance rate is ranked among the top private schools in California with low acceptance rates.

What is St. Mary's College High School's ranking?

St. Mary's College High School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in California for: Lowest average acceptance rates, Largest student body and Oldest founding date.

When is the application deadline for St. Mary's College High School?

The application deadline for St. Mary's College High School is Jan. 2.

School Reviews

5 5/17/2016

As a parent who has had 1 at Saint Mary's and 1 a Bishop O''Dowd, I can honestly say Saint Mary's if by far a more caring place for ALL students replicating what a religious school should be guiding kids to greatness at every level, your child will feel a part of something as they connect with classmates and staff. A graduate of Saint Mary's leaves with kindness and love while receiving an excellent education, not selfishness.

- Posted by Parent - mycan

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Did You Know?

The average private school tuition in Alameda County, CA is $21,146 for elementary schools and $22,027 for high schools (read more about average private school tuition across the country).

The average acceptance rate in Alameda County, CA is 80% (read more about average acceptance rates across the country).