Quick Facts (2026-27)
- Grades: Kindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 234 students
- Yearly Tuition: $12,322
- Acceptance rate: 100%
- Average class size: 22 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: ✓Verified school update
St. Isabella School
About the School
- Saint Isabella Parish School is committed to providing an education that challenges students to live out the Catholic faith in service to the parish and wider community.
- We provide a solid foundation for the spiritual, psychological and academic development of our students.
- The philosophy and values of St. Isabella School call us to provide an outstanding education which integrates the teaching of Jesus, and the gospel values into every aspect of the intellectual, physical, emotional, social, and most importantly, spiritual growth of each child.
- We encourage our students to discover and to develop their God-given gifts; to become people of character with a love for learning and a zest for life.
- We foster leadership, community and service, while providing a challenging academic program in a nurturing environment.
- As we journey forward in the twenty-first century, we adapt to new challenges and reassess our curriculum in light of solid educational research while retaining our commitment to excellence in Catholic education.
Quick Facts (2026-27)
- Grades: Kindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 234 students
- Yearly Tuition: $12,322
- Acceptance rate: 100%
- Average class size: 22 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: ✓Verified school update
School Rankings
St. Isabella School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in California for:
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Attribute
School Resources
School Facts
School Membership(s)School Assoc.
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-8
Students By Grade
Year Founded
1962
Campus Size
3 acres
Student Body
Total Students
234 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
9%
State avg.: 52%
Academics & Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
21 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
11:1
National avg.: 11:1
Average Class Size
22 students
Tuition & Acceptance Rate
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Yearly Tuition Cost
$12,322
Acceptance Rate
100%
National avg.: 82%
Application URL
Endowment Size
$50 million
Frequently Asked Questions
How much does St. Isabella School cost?
St. Isabella School's tuition is approximately $12,322 for private students.
What is the acceptance rate of St. Isabella School?
The acceptance rate of St. Isabella School is 100%, which is higher than the national average of 80%.
When is the application deadline for St. Isabella School?
The application deadline for St. Isabella School is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
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School Reviews
5 5/17/2016
St. Isabella provides an excellent education for young people, offering a challenging and well-rounded curriculum with energetic, student-centered teachers. We have amazing children's choirs and an award-winning Debate Club. The after-care is well-supervised, very flexible and reasonably-priced. Our son loves staying after school.
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