Corpus Christi School
CORPUS CHRISTI SCHOOL MISSION STATEMENT: As a ministry of Corpus Christi Parish, Corpus Christi School is a Catholic community which nurtures and challenges its multi-faceted K-8 student body to develop life skills for spiritual, academic, social, and physical growth.
Quick Stats (2021-22)
- Top Ranked CA School
- Grades: Kindergarten-8
- Students: 288 students
- Average class size: 30 students
- Application Deadline: Jan. 6
Top Rankings
Corpus Christi School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in California for:
School Overview
School Membership(s)School Assoc.
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-8
ADD/ADHD Support
Yes
Learning Difference Programs
Yes
Year Founded
1956
Student Body
Total Students
288 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
10%
State avg.: 48%
Students by Grade
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
16 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
18:1
National avg.: 13:1
Average Class Size
30 students
Classroom Dress Code
Formal
(school uniform required)
(school uniform required)
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
Admission Deadline
Jan. 6
Admissions Director
Michael Salhman
Admissions Associate
Kelsey Christie
Sports
Total Sports Offered
4 sports
Sports
Extracurriculars
Total ExtracurricularsTotal Extra-curric.
6 extracurriculars
ExtracurricularsExtra-curric.
chess, Choir, newspaper, student council, webmasters, yearbook
School Notes
- SCHOOL PHILOSOPHY:
- CORPUS CHRISTI SCHOOL is a Roman Catholic, educational community which supports parents, as the primary educators, in nurturing and developing the whole child.
- As a faith community, Corpus Christi School is built on the values, beliefs and traditions of Catholic Education, guiding students` spiritual, social, and moral development.
- Emphasis is placed on challenging students academically, recognizing the need to develop the full potential and special talents of individual students while building life skills.
- Corpus Christi School strives to fulfill it`s 21st century role by offering quality education, embracing diversity and promoting life-long service and citizenship.
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School Reviews
5 10/27/2012
Corpus Christi is a great school. All of the primary grades have a full time aide, so the student teacher ratio is closer to 1:15. The families are welcoming, the teachers are gifted and the principal is truly amazing. It is a great place for Catholics and non-catholics alike.
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