Mission Dolores Academy vs. St. John The Evangelist School
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School Overview
Top Rankings
Mission Dolores Academy ranks among the top 20% of private schools in California for:
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Affordability
Diversity
St. John The Evangelist School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in California for:
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School History
Overview
Mission Dolores Academy is an independent Catholic school offering faith-based education in the heart of the Mission District. We focus on academic excellence while developing and promoting core Catholic values.
MDA offers small class sizes, credentialed talented teachers and affordable tuition.
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 School is a Catholic TK-8 school. St. John School'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.
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
PK-8
Blue Ribbon School
No
No
Learning Difference Programs
No
Yes
Learning Programs Supported
n/a
Gift and Challenged Program offered
Year Founded
2010
1917
Students Body
Total Students
156 students
155 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
Co-ed
% Students of Color
99%
67%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Pre-K Students
-
13
Kindergarten Students
23
10
Grade 1 Students
19
13
Grade 2 Students
14
18
Grade 3 Students
21
19
Grade 4 Students
23
9
Grade 5 Students
17
13
Grade 6 Students
16
22
Grade 7 Students
12
15
Grade 8 Students
11
23
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
13 teachers
13 teachers
% Faculty with Advance Degree
n/a
80%
Average Class Size
20
15
Student-Teacher Ratio
12:1
12:1
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
$10,000
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 families
% on Financial Aid
90%
36%
Average Financial Aid Grant
n/a
$1,200
Acceptance Rate
75%
100%
Admissions Director
Gessi Romero Wiese
Victoria Kelly
Admissions Associate
n/a
Victoria Kelly
Sports
Total Sports Offered
3
5
Extracurriculars
Total Extra-curric.Total Extracurriculars
2
1
Extra-curric.Extracurriculars
Arts and Music Programs:
Recreational Athletic Programs:
Youth SF
Recreational Athletic Programs:
Yoga
Fine Arts for all students: Art Instruction