St. Therese Academy (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: 370 students
Yearly Tuition: $7,170
Average class size: 32 students
Application Deadline: None / Rolling
Source: 鉁�Verified school update

School Rankings

St. Therese Academy 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. Therese Academy
Pre-K	60
Kind	30
1	35
2	37
3	36
4	34
5	34
6	35
7	35
8	34

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Year Founded

1960

Summer School Offered

Yes

School Calendar

School Motto

St. Therese Academy fosters a faith-filled Catholic Christian community in an environment of academic excellence where students are empowered to realize their full potential.

Student Body

Total Students

370 students

Student Body Type

Co-ed

% Students of Color

23%

State avg.: 52%

Academic Profile

Total Classroom Teachers

15 teachers

Student-Teacher Ratio

25:1

National avg.:

% Faculty w/Advanced Degree

90%

Average Class Size

32 students

Tuition & Financial Aid

Admission Deadline

None / Rolling

Yearly Tuition Cost

$7,170

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Tuition Notes

Discounts offered for families with more than one child attending.

Summer Program Cost

$200

Summer Program Cost Notes

Weekly program offered during the summer for Preschool and K-8 students.

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Sports

Total Sports Offered

5 sports

Sports

BasketballFootball

SoccerTrack and Field

Volleyball

School Notes

Students at St. Therese Academy are learning to live out a Catholic, Christ-centered education.
The administration, faculty, and staff, join with parents as the primary educators, striving to provide students with the opportunity to reach their potential spiritually, academically, socially, and emotionally within the framework of Catholic principles.

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Frequently Asked Questions

How much does St. Therese Academy cost?

St. Therese Academy's tuition is approximately $7,170 for private students and $200 for summer students.

What sports does St. Therese Academy offer?

St. Therese Academy offers 5 interscholastic sports: Basketball, Football, Soccer, Track and Field and Volleyball.

What is St. Therese Academy's ranking?

St. Therese Academy ranks among the top 20% of private schools in California for: Highest percentage of faculty with advanced degrees and Largest student body.

When is the application deadline for St. Therese Academy?

The application deadline for St. Therese Academy is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).

In what neighborhood is St. Therese Academy located?

St. Therese Academy is located in the Del Cerro neighborhood of San Diego, CA.

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