St. Cornelius School (Closed 2025)

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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.

School Overview

Religious Affiliation

Catholic

Grades Offered

Grades Kindergarten-8

Student Body

Total Students

161 students

Student Body Type

Co-ed

% Students of Color

100%

State avg.: 52%

Students by Grade

Academics and Faculty

Total Classroom Teachers

9 teachers

Student-Teacher Ratio

18:1

National avg.: 11:1

Tuition and Acceptance Rate

Admission Deadline

None / Rolling

Yearly Tuition Cost

$5,885

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Tuition Notes

Tuition includes before and aftercare.

Sports

Total Sports Offered

4 sports

Sports

BasketballCross Country

SoccerVolleyball

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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The nearest high school to St. Cornelius School is Salesian College Preparatory High School (1.3 miles away)

The nearest elementary school and preschool is Prospect Sierra School (1.5 miles away)

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