Our Lady Of Perpetual Help School proudly serves students throughout the East County region of San Diego including Lakeside, Santee, El Cajon, Alpine, Ramona, Pine Valley, and the Native American Communities of this area.
Our Lady of Perpetual Help School is a Christ-centered, child focused Catholic elementary school celebrating over forty years of serving the educational needs of students in the East County of the Diocese of San Diego.
Our educational program is directed toward the growth of the whole person so that each student may become a fully integrated human being and thus lead to a fuller understanding and appreciation of life in Christ, His Church and in society at large.
In recognition that parents are the primary educators of their children, the role of the school community is to support, enhance and complement.
Teachers serve not only as dedicated and qualified instructors, but they must lead in the creation of a Christian community in which the message of Christ is proclaimed in words and witness.
The mission of Our Lady of Perpetual Help School is to empower students to be spiritually, academically, socially and culturally prepared to meet the challenges of life.
OLPH School seeks to guide the religious development of each student through evangelization, catechesis, and religious instruction.
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 180 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
School Overview
School Membership(s)School Assoc.
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-8
Student Body
Total Students
180 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
23%
State avg.: 51%
Students by Grade

Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
12 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
National avg.: 13:1
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
Frequently Asked Questions
When is the application deadline for Our Lady Of Perpetual Help School?
The application deadline for Our Lady Of Perpetual Help School is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
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