St. Patrick Catholic School (Top-Ranked 草榴社区 School for 2026)

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St. Patrick Catholic School

3820 Pio Pico Dr
Carlsbad, CA 92008

Tel: (760) 729-1333

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St. Patrick Parish School provides spiritual and moral guidance in a Catholic environment incorporating an academic program that challenges each child to reach his/her potential and prepares students to serve God and community as fully productive members of society.

We at St. Patrick's, realize the importance of a positive self-concept, a love and respect for other persons, and an ability to make and be accountable for one's own decisions.

By building a Christ centered community where students learn to integrate Christian truths and values with everyday living,students will not only hear the word of the Gospels, but live the experience and, thus, more profoundly integrate their Christian values.

Quick Facts (2026)

Top-Ranked CA School
Grades: Kindergarten-8
Enrollment: 451 students
Application Deadline: None / Rolling
Source: Verified school update

Top Rankings

St. Patrick Catholic School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in California for:

School Overview

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Religious Affiliation

Catholic

Grades Offered

Grades Kindergarten-8

School Calendar

Student Body

Total Students

451 students

Student Body Type

Co-ed

% Students of Color

30%

State avg.: 51%

Students by Grade

Academics and Faculty

Total Classroom Teachers

18 teachers

Student-Teacher Ratio

25:1

National avg.:

Tuition and Acceptance Rate

Admission Deadline

None / Rolling

School Notes

St. Patrick Parish School provides spiritual and moral guidance in a Catholic environment incorporating an academic program that challenges each child to reach his/her potential and prepares students to serve God and community as fully productive members of society. We at St. Patrick's, realize the importance of a positive self-concept, a love and respect for other persons, and an ability to make and be accountable for one's own decisions. By building a Christ centered community where students learn to integrate Christian truths and values with everyday living,students will not only hear the word of the Gospels, but live the experience and, thus, more profoundly integrate their Christian values.

Source: Verified school update

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Quick Facts (2026)

Top-Ranked CA School
Grades: Kindergarten-8
Enrollment: 451 students
Application Deadline: None / Rolling
Source: Verified school update

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The average private school tuition in San Diego County, CA is $16,968 for elementary schools and $24,660 for high schools (read more about average private school tuition across the country).

The average acceptance rate in San Diego County, CA is 84% (read more about average acceptance rates across the country).