School Facts
Student Body
Total Students
161 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
100%
State avg.: 52%
Academic Profile
Total Classroom Teachers
9 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
18:1
National avg.: 11:1
Tuition & Financial Aid
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Yearly Tuition Cost
Tuition Notes
Tuition includes before and aftercare.
Sports
Total Sports Offered
4 sports
School Notes
- St. Cornelius School has provided quality Catholic education to the Richmond community for fifty-six years.
- It was created in the late 1940's by Catholic families who wanted a school for their children. On August 24, 1948, the school was opened and five Sisters of Notre Dame were commissioned as its first teachers.
- The school successfully operated under the Notre Dame Sisters until they were reassigned to Southern California in 1985.
- In that year, a school board was appointed and the first lay faculty was developed.
- In 1989 a full time pastor was assigned to the parish.
- Since then the school has been educating students under the guidance of the pastor, principal and lay faculty.
- St. Cornelius School has provided quality Catholic education to the Richmond community for fifty-six years.
- It was created in the late 1940's by Catholic families who wanted a school for their children. On August 24, 1948, the school was opened and five Sisters of Notre Dame were commissioned as its first teachers.
- The school successfully operated under the Notre Dame Sisters until they were reassigned to Southern California in 1985.
- In that year, a school board was appointed and the first lay faculty was developed.
- In 1989 a full time pastor was assigned to the parish.
- Since then the school has been educating students under the guidance of the pastor, principal and lay faculty.
Source: Verified school update
Frequently Asked Questions
How much does St. Cornelius School cost?
St. Cornelius School's tuition is approximately $5,885 for private students.
What sports does St. Cornelius School offer?
St. Cornelius School offers 4 interscholastic sports: Basketball, Cross Country, Soccer and Volleyball.
When is the application deadline for St. Cornelius School?
The application deadline for St. Cornelius School is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
In what neighborhood is St. Cornelius School located?
St. Cornelius School is located in the Metro Richmore Village neighborhood of Richmond, CA.
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