St. Margaret Mary School (Top Ranked Private School for 2026-27)

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Quick Facts (2026-27)

Top Ranked CA School
Grades: Nursery/Preschool-8
Enrollment: 362 students
Yearly Tuition: $7,200
Acceptance rate: 95%
Average class size: 33 students
Application Deadline: Aug. 19
Source: ✓Verified school update

School Rankings

St. Margaret Mary School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in California for:

School Facts

School Membership(s)School Assoc.

National Catholic Educational Association (NCEA)

Religious Affiliation

Catholic

Grades Offered

Grades Nursery/Preschool-8

Students By Grade

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Distribution of Students By Grade
Grade	St. Margaret Mary School
Nursery	21
Pre-K	32
Kind	37
1	37
2	36
3	31
4	35
5	32
6	38
7	30
8	33

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ADD/ADHD Support

Yes

Learning Difference Programs

Yes

Year Founded

1954

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Student Body

Total Students

362 students

Student Body Type

Co-ed

% Students of Color

99%

State avg.: 52%

Academics & Faculty

Total Classroom Teachers

21 teachers

Student-Teacher Ratio

17:1

National avg.: 11:1

% Faculty w/Advanced Degree

90%

Average Class Size

33 students

Classroom Dress Code

Casual

uniform

Tuition & Acceptance Rate

Admission Deadline

Aug. 19

Yearly Tuition Cost

$7,200

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Tuition Notes

Registered/Contributing Rate is $6420

Acceptance Rate

95%

National avg.: 82%

Application URL

Online Application

Sports

Total Sports Offered

6 sports

Sports

BasketballCross Country

Flag FootballSoccer

Track and FieldVolleyball

Extracurriculars

Total ExtracurricularsTotal Extra-curric.

3 extracurriculars

ExtracurricularsExtra-curric.

Club or Organization:

ChoirDrama Club

Robotics Club

School Notes

St. Margaret Mary School provides a quality education within a Catholic, Christian atmosphere through a holistic approach that prepares the students for spiritual growth, social responsibility, and academic success.
St. Margaret Mary School's goal is to enable children to live in today's ever-changing world and prepare them to face the challenges of society.
St. Margaret Mary School provides Catholic education for students, preschool through eighth grade, within the Chino, California area.
With teachers as facilitators of learning, we provide a quality education with emphasis on growth in all individual and social dimensions: social, moral, intellectual, cultural, emotional, and physical.
We believe that through our student-centered learning environment, students will learn to become responsible for their actions, treat others with respect and dignity, attain their academic potential, and accept themselves as children of God.
It is the purpose of St. Margaret Mary School to encourage one another to accept the differences we find in our diverse community.
We recognize that everyone is created in the image and likeness of God, and we strive to teach as Jesus did.

School Motto: Combining Excellent Academics with a Christ-Centered, Family-Valued Environment.
School Mascot: Panther

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Frequently Asked Questions

How much does St. Margaret Mary School cost?

St. Margaret Mary School's tuition is approximately $7,200 for private students.

What is the acceptance rate of St. Margaret Mary School?

The acceptance rate of St. Margaret Mary School is 95%, which is higher than the national average of 80%.

What sports does St. Margaret Mary School offer?

St. Margaret Mary School offers 6 interscholastic sports: Basketball, Cross Country, Flag Football, Soccer, Track and Field and Volleyball.

What is St. Margaret Mary School's ranking?

St. Margaret Mary School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in California for: Highest percentage of students of color, Highest percentage of faculty with advanced degrees, Largest student body and Oldest founding date.

When is the application deadline for St. Margaret Mary School?

The application deadline for St. Margaret Mary School is Aug. 19.

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The average private school tuition in San Bernardino County, CA is $13,723 for elementary schools and $14,717 for high schools (read more about average private school tuition across the country).

The average acceptance rate in San Bernardino County, CA is 88% (read more about average acceptance rates across the country).