Our Ladys School
Our Lady's School is the oldest Catholic elementary school in the Diocese of San Diego. We are the only school in San Diego that teaches is the Jesuit tradition.
It was founded in 1912 and is a merged school between the parishes of Our Lady of Angels and Our Lady of Guadalupe.
We are located in the downtown areas of Sherman Heights, Logan Heights, and Golden Hills.
We have had a long-standing commitment to providing a quality Catholic education to our communities.
Quick Stats (2021-22)
- Top Ranked CA School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-8
- Students: 196 students
- Acceptance rate: 99%
- Average class size: 20 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
Top Rankings
Our Ladys School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in California for:
School Overview
School Membership(s)School Assoc.
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-8
ADD/ADHD Support
Yes
Year Founded
1912
Summer School Offered
Yes
Student Body
Total Students
196 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
100%
State avg.: 48%
Students by Grade
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
13 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
National avg.: 13:1
% Faculty w/Advanced Degree
80%
Average Class Size
20 students
Classroom Dress Code
Formal
(School uniform required.)
(School uniform required.)
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Acceptance Rate
99%
National avg.: 85%
Admissions Director
Father Mike Lee, S.J., Ed.D
Sports
Total Sports Offered
6 sports
Sports
Extracurriculars
Total ExtracurricularsTotal Extra-curric.
4 extracurriculars
ExtracurricularsExtra-curric.
Extended Care Program, Student Council, Tutoring, Violin Classes
School Notes
- Our Lady's School is the oldest Catholic elementary school in the Diocese of San Diego. We serve grade Tk through 8th Grade.
- It was founded in 1912 and is a merged school between the parishes of Our Lady of Angels and Our Lady of Guadalupe.
- We are located in the downtown areas of Sherman Heights, Logan Heights, and Golden Hills.
- We have had a long-standing commitment to providing a quality Catholic education to our communities. Our graduates continue on to the best high schools in San Diego.
Profile last updated: 08/19/2021
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