Kindergarten through Eighth Grade is provided by St. Charles Catholic School, with extended Day Care available before and after school hours.
St. Charles School is fully accredited by the Western Association of Schools and Colleges, and provides quality education in a Christian atmosphere.
Here, Christ is the center of every classroom. The students learn in an environment based on the principles of Catholic teaching.
St. Charles School serves to reinforce what is expected that the students are being taught at home, Regular School Masses, daily religion class, concern for and outreach to the less fortunate, and good sportsmanship are part of the regular school program.
In 1999 a new classroom building named Mercy Hall, after the Sisters of Mercy who founded our school, was completed which provides three new classrooms to replace older, outdated classrooms, The Joan B. Kroc Technology Center with computer, video, and applied technology learning modules available to the students, rest rooms and the Athletic Director's Office.
A full range of athletic activities is available to the students of the school, with the school teams participating in intra-school games with other parochial schools in the league.
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: Kindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 180 students
- Yearly Tuition: $8,469
- Average class size: 18 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: Verified school update
Top Rankings
St. Charles Catholic School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in California for:
Category
Attribute
School Overview
School Membership(s)School Assoc.
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-8
School Calendar
Student Body
Total Students
180 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
92%
State avg.: 51%
Students by Grade

Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
10 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
18:1
National avg.: 13:1
Average Class Size
18 students
Classroom Dress Code
Formal
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Yearly Tuition Cost
Application URL
Sports
Total Sports Offered
5 sports
Sports
School Notes
- Kindergarten through Eighth Grade is provided by St. Charles Catholic School, with extended Day Care available before and after school hours. St. Charles School is fully accredited by the Western Association of Schools and Colleges, and provides quality education in a Christian atmosphere. Here, Christ is the center of every classroom. The students learn in an environment based on the principles of Catholic teaching. St. Charles School serves to reinforce what is expected that the students are being taught at home, Regular School Masses, daily religion class, concern for and outreach to the less fortunate, and good sportsmanship are part of the regular school program. In 1999 a new classroom building named Mercy Hall, after the Sisters of Mercy who founded our school, was completed which provides three new classrooms to replace older, outdated classrooms, The Joan B. Kroc Technology Center with computer, video, and applied technology learning modules available to the students, rest rooms and the Athletic Director's Office. A full range of athletic activities is available to the students of the school, with the school teams participating in intra-school games with other parochial schools in the league.
Source: Verified school update
Frequently Asked Questions
How much does St. Charles Catholic School cost?
St. Charles Catholic School's tuition is approximately $8,469 for private students.
What sports does St. Charles Catholic School offer?
St. Charles Catholic School offers 5 interscholastic sports: Basketball, Cheering, Flag Football, Soccer and Volleyball.
When is the application deadline for St. Charles Catholic School?
The application deadline for St. Charles Catholic School is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
In what neighborhood is St. Charles Catholic School located?
St. Charles Catholic School is located in the Egger Highlands neighborhood of San Diego, CA.
School Reviews
5 1/19/2016
Great school with a family like atmosphere. The 7th grade teacher is the best by far and was one of the best years of my life. Students can form amazing friendships because of the small class size. The teachers both truly care for the students and prepare them very well for high school and future jobs. School is completely state of the art with new computers and tech lab with Smart Boards in every classroom. Google Docs and Classroom is implemented very well in the eighth grade class as well. This is a great school for any child and they will always remember.
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