St.Albert the Great Middle School is an academic community, rooted in the Cathilic faith.
It shares with parents, who are the primary educators of their children, the educational mission of the Church The students grow and learn within a caring and faith-filled parish community.
Under the guidance of the St. Albert the Great faculty and parents, students experience and develop Christian attitude and behaviors of self-discipline, respect, and responsibilty towards themselves, their families and their community.
Quick Facts (2026)
- Top-Ranked CA School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 266 students
- Average class size: 25 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: Verified school update
Top Rankings
St. Albert The Great Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in California for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Advanced Degrees
School Overview
School Membership(s)School Assoc.
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-8
Year Founded
1958
Summer School Offered
Yes
School Calendar
Student Body
Total Students
266 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
90%
State avg.: 51%
Students by Grade
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
12 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
22:1
National avg.: 11:1
% Faculty w/Advanced Degree
100%
Average Class Size
25 students
Classroom Dress Code
Formal
Uniform required
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Admissions Director
Lilian Rosa
Application URL
Sports
Total Sports Offered
8 sports
Extracurriculars
Total ExtracurricularsTotal Extra-curric.
2 extracurriculars
ExtracurricularsExtra-curric.
Student Council
Arts and Music Programs:
After School Enrichment Program
School Notes
- School Motto: To dream is to be filled with hope. I know this because I see the faces of hope daily.
Source: Verified school update
Frequently Asked Questions
What sports does St. Albert The Great Elementary School offer?
St. Albert The Great Elementary School offers 8 interscholastic sports: Ballet, Basketball, Cheering, Dance, Flag Football, Soccer, Track and Field and Volleyball.
What is St. Albert The Great Elementary School's ranking?
St. Albert The Great Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in California for: Highest percentage of students of color and Highest percentage of faculty with advanced degrees.
When is the application deadline for St. Albert The Great Elementary School?
The application deadline for St. Albert The Great Elementary School is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
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