St. Irenaeus Parish School
The Catholic faith community of St. Irenaeus School is committed to helping our children develop to their full spiritual and academic potential.
Our mission is to welcome all children and recognize individual differences, gifts, abilities, and learning styles.
We partner with our parents and the Parish to foster discipleship, stewardship, and leadership.
Quick Stats (2021)
- Top Ranked CA School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-8
- Students: 271 students
- Yearly Tuition: $6,400
- Acceptance rate: 95%
- Average class size: 18 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
Top Placements
St. Irenaeus Parish School places among the top 20% of private schools in California for:
Category
Attribute
Student Body
School Overview
Student Body
Total Students
271 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
69%
State avg.: 48%
Students by Grade
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
19 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
National avg.: 13:1
% Faculty w/Advanced Degree
50%
Average Class Size
18 students
Finances and Admission
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Yearly Tuition Cost
Tuition Notes
Tuition varies depending on parishioner status and number of children in the family. Tuition is adjusted yearly.
Acceptance Rate
95%
National avg.: 85%
Admissions Director
Mrs. Lily LoBasso
Admissions Associate
Lisa Sambrano
Sports
Total Sports Offered
5 sports
Sports
Extracurriculars
Total ExtracurricularsTotal Extra-curric.
5 extracurriculars
ExtracurricularsExtra-curric.
Club or Organization:
Chess Club, Student Government
Arts and Music Programs:
Band, Choir
Recreational Athletic Programs:
Cheerleading/Pep Squad
Chess Club, Student Government
Arts and Music Programs:
Band, Choir
Recreational Athletic Programs:
Cheerleading/Pep Squad
School Notes
- Our school opened its doors for the first time in September of 1963. From that time our mission has been to provide our students with the best Catholic education possible. Our commitment to providing our students with a challenging academic program continues. Our students' academic preparation and achievements are reflected in their honors, awards, and successes in their high school and college years, and in their careers. We offer a variety of extra-curricular activities and programs including fine arts, Honors Math, Accelerated Reading and Math, PE, and Extended Day Care.
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