St. Katharine Drexel Academy (Top Ranked Private School for 2026)

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Quick Facts (2026)

Top Ranked CA School
Grades: Kindergarten-8
Enrollment: 132 students
Yearly Tuition: $5,100
Acceptance rate: 100%
Average class size: 15 students
Application Deadline: None / Rolling
Source: ✓Verified school update

School Rankings

St. Katharine Drexel Academy ranks among the top 20% of private schools in California for:

School Facts

School Membership(s)School Assoc.

National Catholic Educational Association (NCEA)
Western Association of Schools and Colleges (WASC)

Religious Affiliation

Catholic

Grades Offered

Grades Kindergarten-8

Students By Grade

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Distribution of Students By Grade
Grade	St. Katharine Drexel Academy
Kind	12
1	12
2	16
3	12
4	17
5	17
6	13
7	20
8	13

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Learning Difference Programs

Yes

Learning Programs Supported

Resource Staff /Learning Differences Supported

Year Founded

1947

Student Body

Total Students

132 students

Student Body Type

Co-ed

% Students of Color

49%

State avg.: 52%

Academics & Faculty

Total Classroom Teachers

9 teachers

Student-Teacher Ratio

15:1

National avg.: 11:1

% Faculty w/Advanced Degree

50%

Average Class Size

15 students

Tuition & Acceptance Rate

Admission Deadline

None / Rolling

Yearly Tuition Cost

$5,100

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Acceptance Rate

100%

National avg.: 82%

Admissions Director

Anne Egan

Admissions Associate

Erika Perez

Application URL

Online Application

Sports

Total Sports Offered

5 sports

Sports

BasketballFlag Football

SoccerTrack and Field

Volleyball

Extracurriculars

Total ExtracurricularsTotal Extra-curric.

6 extracurriculars

ExtracurricularsExtra-curric.

Club or Organization:

KarateYearbook

Arts and Music Programs:

Art ClassChoir

DanceGuitar Class

School Notes

Blessed Sacrament Parish School is a Catholic family of parents, educators, clergy, and parishioners united in Christ's love to educate our children.
We believe that we are an integral part of the Church's mission to proclaim the Gospel and to build a foundation of faith through worship and service.
We promote Christian values, spiritual growth, academic excellence, physical development and support the learning styles of each student.
We recognize and celebrate our diversity and share our talents in support of one another, our parish and our community.
Blessed Sacrament Parish School strives to develop responsible global citizens who treat others with respect; work and play cooperatively; think critically, listen attentively, speak confidently; and know how to find answers and desire to learn more.

Blessed Sacrament Parish School is a Catholic family of parents, educators, clergy, and parishioners united in Christ's love to educate our children. We believe that we are an integral part of the Church's mission to proclaim the Gospel and to build a foundation of faith through worship and service. We promote Christian values, spiritual growth, academic excellence, physical development and support the learning styles of each student. We recognize and celebrate our diversity and share our talents in support of one another, our parish and our community. Blessed Sacrament Parish School strives to develop responsible global citizens who treat others with respect; work and play cooperatively; think critically, listen attentively, speak confidently; and know how to find answers and desire to learn more.

Source: Verified school update

Frequently Asked Questions

How much does St. Katharine Drexel Academy cost?

St. Katharine Drexel Academy's tuition is approximately $5,100 for private students.

What is the acceptance rate of St. Katharine Drexel Academy?

The acceptance rate of St. Katharine Drexel Academy is 100%, which is higher than the national average of 81%.

What sports does St. Katharine Drexel Academy offer?

St. Katharine Drexel Academy offers 5 interscholastic sports: Basketball, Flag Football, Soccer, Track and Field and Volleyball.

What is St. Katharine Drexel Academy's ranking?

St. Katharine Drexel Academy ranks among the top 20% of private schools in California for: Least expensive tuition and Oldest founding date.

When is the application deadline for St. Katharine Drexel Academy?

The application deadline for St. Katharine Drexel Academy is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).

In what neighborhood is St. Katharine Drexel Academy located?

St. Katharine Drexel Academy is located in the College West neighborhood of San Diego, CA.

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The average private school tuition in San Diego, CA is $16,567 for elementary schools and $28,627 for high schools (read more about average private school tuition across the country).

The average acceptance rate in San Diego, CA is 83% (read more about average acceptance rates across the country).