Quick Facts (2026-27)
- Top Ranked CA School
- Grades: 6-12
- Enrollment: 1,563 students
- Yearly Tuition: $18,350
- Average class size: 25 students
- Application Deadline: Nov. 17 / Jan. 31
- Source: ✓Verified school update
St. Ignatius College Preparatory
About the School
- St. Ignatius strives to develop young women and men of competence, conscience, and compassion through an integrated program of academic, spiritual, and extra-curricular activities.
- St. Ignatius seeks to develop students who strive toward the Jesuit ideal of the magis: a thirst for the more, for the greater good, for the most courageous response to the challenges of our time in the fullest development of students' talents, and for a life-long disposition to serve.
Quick Facts (2026-27)
- Top Ranked CA School
- Grades: 6-12
- Enrollment: 1,563 students
- Yearly Tuition: $18,350
- Average class size: 25 students
- Application Deadline: Nov. 17 / Jan. 31
- Source: ✓Verified school update
School Rankings
St. Ignatius College Preparatory ranks among the top 20% of private schools in California for:
Category
Attribute
Acceptance Rate
Advanced Degrees
Student Body
School History
School Facts
Student Body
Total Students
1,563 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
42%
State avg.: 52%
Academic Profile
Total Classroom Teachers
131 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
12:1
National avg.: 11:1
% Faculty w/Advanced Degree
86%
Average Class Size
25 students
Classroom Dress Code
Casual
Khakis and polo shirts
Number of AP Courses
14 courses
School Membership(s)School Assoc.
Tuition & Financial Aid
Admission Deadline
Nov. 17 / Jan. 31
Yearly Tuition Cost
$18,350
% on Financial Aid
25%
Average Financial Aid Grant
$8,500
Admissions Director
John Grealish
Admissions Associate
Kristy Jacobson
Application URL
Sports
Colors
Blue, Red
School Mascot
Wildcats
Frequently Asked Questions
How much does St. Ignatius College Preparatory cost?
St. Ignatius College Preparatory's tuition is approximately $18,350 for private students.
What schools are St. Ignatius College Preparatory often compared to?
St. Ignatius College Preparatory is often viewed alongside schools like Sacred Heart Cathedral Preparatory by visitors of our site.
What is St. Ignatius College Preparatory's ranking?
St. Ignatius College Preparatory ranks among the top 20% of private schools in California for: Lowest average acceptance rates, Highest percentage of faculty with advanced degrees, Largest student body and Oldest founding date.
When is the application deadline for St. Ignatius College Preparatory?
The application deadline for St. Ignatius College Preparatory is Nov. 17 / Jan. 31.
In what neighborhood is St. Ignatius College Preparatory located?
St. Ignatius College Preparatory is located in the Outer Sunset neighborhood of San Francisco, CA. There are 6 other private schools located in Outer Sunset.
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