St. Patrick Catholic School/Mercy Preschool (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: 308 students
Yearly Tuition: $7,499
Average class size: 26 students
Application Deadline: None / Rolling
Source: 鉁�Verified school update

School Rankings

St. Patrick Catholic School/Mercy Preschool 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	St. Patrick Catholic School/Mercy Preschool
Pre-K	50
Kind	32
1	25
2	29
3	34
4	22
5	33
6	36
7	20
8	27

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Learning Difference Programs

Yes

Learning Programs Supported

Reading Intervention

Year Founded

1963

School Calendar

Campus Size

7 acres

School Motto

'Preparing well-rounded students for lifelong success'

Student Body

Total Students

308 students

Student Body Type

Co-ed

% Students of Color

16%

State avg.: 52%

Academic Profile

Total Classroom Teachers

17 teachers

Student-Teacher Ratio

18:1

National avg.:

% Faculty w/Advanced Degree

35%

Average Class Size

26 students

Classroom Dress Code

Casual

Navy shorts/pants and logo outwear

School Membership(s)School Assoc.

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

Tuition & Financial Aid

Admission Deadline

None / Rolling

Yearly Tuition Cost

$7,499

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Tuition Notes

Multiple child discounts given for families with mulitple children

% on Financial Aid

10%

Admissions Director

Kady Lemus

Application URL

Sports

Total Sports Offered

4 sports

Sports

BasketballCross Country

Track and FieldVolleyball

Extracurriculars

Total ExtracurricularsTotal Extra-curric.

3 extracurriculars

ExtracurricularsExtra-curric.

Club or Organization:

Chess ClubRobotics Team

Arts and Music Programs:

Choir Program

School Notes

As a church ministry of both the Diocese of Monterey and Saint Patrick's Catholic School, the mission of Saint Patrick Catholic School is to assist and support families in nurturing and developing their children by providing high quality Catholic education and care.
Saint Patrick Catholic School inspires each child's gifts for life-long learning and moral growth through strong basic, yet progressive curriculum and instruction, and through formation in the beliefs, wonders, and traditions of the Catholic faith.
Our academic goals are embraced to help children prepare for life free from ignorance, narrow-mindedness and prejudice, and to become truly oneself with our God.

As a church ministry of both the Diocese of Monterey and Saint Patrick's Catholic School, the mission of Saint Patrick's Catholic School is to assist and support families in nurturing and developing their children by providing high quality Catholic education and care. Saint Patrick's Catholic School inspires each child's gifts for life-long learning and moral growth through strong basic, yet progressive curriculum and instruction, and through formation in the beliefs, wonders, and traditions of the Catholic faith. Our academic goals are embraced to help children prepare for life free from ignorance, narrow-mindedness and prejudice, and to become truly oneself with our God.

Source: Verified school update

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Frequently Asked Questions

How much does St. Patrick Catholic School/Mercy Preschool cost?

St. Patrick Catholic School/Mercy Preschool's tuition is approximately $7,499 for private students.

What sports does St. Patrick Catholic School/Mercy Preschool offer?

St. Patrick Catholic School/Mercy Preschool offers 4 interscholastic sports: Basketball, Cross Country, Track and Field and Volleyball.

What is St. Patrick Catholic School/Mercy Preschool's ranking?

St. Patrick Catholic School/Mercy Preschool ranks among the top 20% of private schools in California for: Largest student body.

When is the application deadline for St. Patrick Catholic School/Mercy Preschool?

The application deadline for St. Patrick Catholic School/Mercy Preschool is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).

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