Mission Dolores Academy vs. St. John S Elementary School
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School Overview
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Overview
Mission Dolores Academy is an independent Catholic school that focuses on academic excellence while developing and promoting core Catholic values. MDA is a blended learning school that prepared our scholars for the rigors of 21st Century learning through a robust combination of computer-based curriculum and traditional, small group instruction.
MDA core values have always been academic excellence and preparing our students to become lifelong learners.
Each year our graduating 8th grade class attends top college preparatory high schools while taking the values of Mission Dolores Academy along with them.
St. John's Parish School is a Catholic K-8 school. St. John’s mission is to foster academic excellence along with Catholic values for the families it serves by teaching and modeling Christian moral development, service, community, respect and self-esteem.
The primary religious goal of St. John’s School are to promote growth in knowledge and understanding of Christ, His Gospel and Church; to encourage a personal relationship with God our Creator; to recognize the sanctifying power of the Holy Spirit in our daily lives; and to instill a sense of self-worth in each student and encourage full development of Godgiven talents for personal and community betterment.
The social goal of St. John’s School is to prepare the students to function at their highest potential in the family, parish, local and world communities.
We strive to instill in our students the values of honesty, cooperation, courage, respect, service, justice and peace as well as responsibility for all their actions.
Grades Offered
K-8
K-8
Blue Ribbon School
No
No
Learning Difference Programs
No
Yes
Learning Programs Supported
n/a
Gift and Challenged Program offered
Year Founded
1856
1917
Students Body
Total Students
252 students
240 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
Co-ed
% Students of Color
100%
78%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Kindergarten Students
23
20
Grade 1 Students
27
20
Grade 2 Students
29
12
Grade 3 Students
31
23
Grade 4 Students
27
26
Grade 5 Students
31
36
Grade 6 Students
27
30
Grade 7 Students
32
37
Grade 8 Students
25
36
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
13 teachers
15 teachers
% Faculty with Advance Degree
n/a
80%
Average Class Size
n/a
30
Teacher : Student Ratio
1:19
1:16
Classroom Dress Code
Formal
(MDA School Uniform)
(MDA School Uniform)
Formal
(Uniform)
(Uniform)
Finances and Admission
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
None / Rolling
Tuition Cost
$5,125
$6,500
Tuition Notes
FULL TUITION RATE $5,125 per year
2 students $7,725 per year
3 students $9,270 per year
Average is listed. Family discounts for more than one child. Tuition Assistance is available for qualifying familes
% on Financial Aid
90%
36%
Average Financial Aid Grant
n/a
$1,200
Acceptance Rate
n/a
100%
Admissions Director
Francisco Luna
Sr. Shirley Garibaldi
Admissions Associate
n/a
Alisa Rosado
Sports
Total Sports Offered
3
5
Extracurriculars
Total Extra-curric.Total Extracurriculars
3
6
Extra-curric.Extracurriculars
Chess Club, Yoga, Youth SF
Chess, Choral Instruction and Dance Instruction. Shakespeare for all Students, Fine Arts for all students: Art Instruction, Guitar, Piano, Yoga