Cristo Rey High School (Top Ranked Private School for 2026-27)

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Top Ranked CA School
Grades: 9-12
Enrollment: 373 students
Average class size: 28 students
Application Deadline: Jan. 19
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School Rankings

Cristo Rey 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	Cristo Rey High School
9	106
10	104
11	85
12	78

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Enrollment falls with grade from 106 students in Grade 9 to 78 in Grade 12.

Year Founded

1996

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Student Body

Total Students

373 students

Student Body Type

Co-ed

% Students of Color

100%

State avg.: 52%

Academic Profile

Total Classroom Teachers

20 teachers

Student-Teacher Ratio

18:1

National avg.: 11:1

Average Class Size

28 students

Classroom Dress Code

Formal

black pants and dress shirt

School Membership(s)School Assoc.

Jesuit Schools Network (formerly JSEA) (JSN)
National Catholic Educational Association (NCEA)

Tuition & Financial Aid

Admission Deadline

Jan. 19

Yearly Tuition Cost

$2,300

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Tuition Notes

Financial Aide is available to all those who qualify.

Admissions Director

Karla Barbosa

Application URL

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Sports

Total Sports Offered

4 sports

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BasketballGolf

SoccerVolleyball

Colors

Black, Purple

School Mascot

Saints

School Notes

Cristo Rey High School in Sacramento exists to provide a catholic, college preparatory education to motivated students with limited financial means.
All students participate in a unique work study program learning professional work skills and generating income to offset the cost of their education.
Learn to seek out new challenges and opportunities to enrich their experiences religiously, socially, culturally and emotionally.

Sample of notable school alumni/alumnae:
- Graduated with honors, accepted to prestigious colleges. -

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What schools are Cristo Rey High School often compared to?

Cristo Rey High School is often viewed alongside schools like Christian Brothers High School by visitors of our site.

Who are famous alumni from Cristo Rey High School?

Cristo Rey High School famous alumni include: Graduated with honors, accepted to prestigious colleges..

What sports does Cristo Rey High School offer?

Cristo Rey High School offers 4 interscholastic sports: Basketball, Golf, Soccer and Volleyball.

What is Cristo Rey High School's ranking?

Cristo Rey High School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in California for: Highest percentage of students of color and Largest student body.

When is the application deadline for Cristo Rey High School?

The application deadline for Cristo Rey High School is Jan. 19.

In what neighborhood is Cristo Rey High School located?

Cristo Rey High School is located in the Southeastern Sacramento neighborhood of Sacramento, CA. There are 3 other private schools located in Southeastern Sacramento.

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Did You Know?

The average private school tuition in Sacramento, CA is $10,118 for elementary schools and $11,410 for high schools (read more about average private school tuition across the country).

The average acceptance rate in Sacramento, CA is 90% (read more about average acceptance rates across the country).