St. Anthony's Catholic School was established in 1955 by The Precious Blood Sisters who ran the school until their departure in 1969.
The original structure included four classrooms, administrator's office, cafeteria, infirmary, and library.
Over the years, the school grew to include 10 classrooms - including preschool and kindergarten - and a gymnasium.
In 1956, the school's enrollment was 102. Currently, the enrollment is 275 students from Kindergarten through eighth grade and an additional 53 in preschool.
The mission of St. Anthony of Padua Catholic School is to assist parents in forming their children as disciples of Jesus Christ by modeling a Christian lifestyle, by helping students understand and integrate gospel values, and by encouraging each student to realize his/her full potential spiritually, intellectually, physically, and emotionally.
Quick Stats (2025)
- Top Ranked CA School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 271 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
Top Rankings
St. Anthony Catholic School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in California for:
Category
Attribute
Student Body
School Overview
School Membership(s)School Assoc.
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-8
School Calendar
First Day of School
Mon. Sep 1, 2025
Student Body
Total Students
271 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
56%
State avg.: 51%
Students by Grade

Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
11 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
25:1
National avg.: 13:1
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
School Notes
- School Motto: Growing God's children in faith to build a lifelong relationship with Christ.
- St. Anthony's Catholic School was established in 1955 by The Precious Blood Sisters who ran the school until their departure in 1969. The original structure included four classrooms, administrator's office, cafeteria, infirmary, and library. Over the years, the school grew to include 10 classrooms - including preschool and kindergarten - and a gymnasium. In 1956, the school's enrollment was 102. Currently, the enrollment is 275 students from Kindergarten through eighth grade and an additional 53 in preschool. The mission of St. Anthony of Padua Catholic School is to assist parents in forming their children as disciples of Jesus Christ by modeling a Christian lifestyle, by helping students understand and integrate gospel values, and by encouraging each student to realize his/her full potential spiritually, intellectually, physically, and emotionally.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
Frequently Asked Questions
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What is St. Anthony Catholic School's ranking?
St. Anthony Catholic School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in California for: Largest student body.
When is the application deadline for St. Anthony Catholic School?
The application deadline for St. Anthony Catholic School is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
School Reviews
5 5/6/2018
I was a parent at St. Anthony's Catholic School for 20 years and all three of my children attended Preschool through 8th grade. The school is strong in developing a lasting bond with Christ within their students. Staff and faculty genuinely love and care about each child. They work hard to guide the children in developing exceptional moral values and provide a superior academic education while instilling the importance of service to others. Parents are friendly and always helpful! The students embrace and welcome new students who enter their classes in later grade levels. St. Anthony's Catholic School has been a true blessing to our family!
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