St. Charles Catholic School (Top Ranked Private School for 2026-27)

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Top Ranked CA School
Grades: Kindergarten-8
Enrollment: 180 students
Yearly Tuition: $8,469
Average class size: 18 students
Application Deadline: None / Rolling
Source: ✓Verified school update

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St. Charles Catholic School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in California for:

School Facts

Religious Affiliation

Catholic

Grades Offered

Grades Kindergarten-8

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Distribution of Students By Grade
Grade	St. Charles Catholic School
Kind	20
1	15
2	20
3	16
4	22
5	20
6	14
7	24
8	29

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Year Founded

1948

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Student Body

Total Students

180 students

Student Body Type

Co-ed

% Students of Color

92%

State avg.: 52%

Academic Profile

Total Classroom Teachers

10 teachers

Student-Teacher Ratio

18:1

National avg.: 11:1

Average Class Size

18 students

Classroom Dress Code

Formal

School Membership(s)School Assoc.

National Catholic Educational Association (NCEA)
Other religious school association(s)

Tuition & Financial Aid

Admission Deadline

None / Rolling

Yearly Tuition Cost

$8,469

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Sports

Total Sports Offered

5 sports

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BasketballCheering

Flag FootballSoccer

Volleyball

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after the Sisters of Mercy who founded our school, was completed which provides three new classrooms to replace older, outdated classrooms, The Joan B. Kroc Technology Center with computer, video, and applied technology learning modules available to the students, rest rooms and the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.

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.

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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.

What is St. Charles Catholic School's ranking?

St. Charles Catholic School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in California for: Highest percentage of students of color and Oldest founding date.

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.

- Posted by Student/Alumni - anl70

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