St. Patrick Catholic School (Top Ranked Private School for 2025-26)

3820 Pio Pico Dr
Carlsbad, CA 92008

St. Patrick Parish School provides spiritual and moral guidance in a Catholic environment incorporating an academic program that challenges each child to reach his/her potential and prepares students to serve God and community as fully productive members of society.

We at St. Patrick's, realize the importance of a positive self-concept, a love and respect for other persons, and an ability to make and be accountable for one's own decisions.

By building a Christ centered community where students learn to integrate Christian truths and values with everyday living,students will not only hear the word of the Gospels, but live the experience and, thus, more profoundly integrate their Christian values.

Quick Facts (2025-26)

Top Ranked CA School
Grades: Kindergarten-8
Enrollment: 451 students
Application Deadline: None / Rolling
Source: Verified school update

Top Rankings

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

School Overview

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Religious Affiliation

Catholic

Grades Offered

Grades Kindergarten-8

School Calendar

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Last Day of School

Mon. May 25, 2026

Student Body

Total Students

451 students

Student Body Type

Co-ed

% Students of Color

30%

State avg.: 51%

Students by Grade

St. Patrick Catholic School Student By Grade

Academics and Faculty

Total Classroom Teachers

18 teachers

Student-Teacher Ratio

25:1

National avg.: 13:1

Tuition and Acceptance Rate

Admission Deadline

None / Rolling

School Notes

St. Patrick Parish School provides spiritual and moral guidance in a Catholic environment incorporating an academic program that challenges each child to reach his/her potential and prepares students to serve God and community as fully productive members of society. We at St. Patrick's, realize the importance of a positive self-concept, a love and respect for other persons, and an ability to make and be accountable for one's own decisions. By building a Christ centered community where students learn to integrate Christian truths and values with everyday living,students will not only hear the word of the Gospels, but live the experience and, thus, more profoundly integrate their Christian values.

Source: Verified school update

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St. Patrick Catholic School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in California for: Largest student body.

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The application deadline for St. Patrick Catholic School is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).

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