St. Patrick School

51 N 9th Street San Jose, CA 95112
stpatrickschool.org

Quick Facts (2026)

  • Top Ranked CA School
  • Grades: Kindergarten-8
  • Enrollment: 215 students
  • Yearly Tuition: $4,900
  • Application Deadline: None / Rolling
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)

Quick Facts (2026)

  • Top Ranked CA School
  • Grades: Kindergarten-8
  • Enrollment: 215 students
  • Yearly Tuition: $4,900
  • Application Deadline: None / Rolling
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)

School Rankings

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

Category
Attribute
Affordability
School History

School Facts

Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-8
Students By Grade
Year Founded
1925

Student Body

Total Students
215 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
97%
State avg.: 52%

Academics & Faculty

Total Classroom Teachers
11 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
20:1
National avg.: 11:1

Tuition & Acceptance Rate

Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Yearly Tuition Cost
Application URL

Extracurriculars

Total ExtracurricularsTotal Extra-curric.
7 extracurriculars
ExtracurricularsExtra-curric.
Homework ClubHonor Choir
Lego RoboticsPiano Class
Spanish ClassSports Program
The Tech Challenge

School Notes

  • Our mission at St. Patrick School is to build a community of learners in a Christian environment.
  • We educate students spiritually, academically, socially, and physically to become citizens of our changing world.
  • We come in the name of the Catholic Church and are dedicated to proclaim the Gospel through prayer, community and service.
  • As women and men of faith we endeavor to minister in a spirit of peace and justice.
  • We minister in a way that awakens each learner to their unique gifts and calls them to be responsible to the community and respectful of the earth and its resources.
  • With a spirit of unity and openness to diversity we receive and learn from others.
  • Our mission at St. Patrick School is to build a community of learners in a Christian environment. We educate students spiritually, academically, socially, and physically to become citizens of our changing world. We come in the name of the Catholic Church and are dedicated to proclaim the Gospel through prayer, community and service. As women and men of faith we endeavor to minister in a spirit of peace and justice. We minister in a way that awakens each learner to their unique gifts and calls them to be responsible to the community and respectful of the earth and its resources. With a spirit of unity and openness to diversity we receive and learn from others.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)

Frequently Asked Questions

How much does St. Patrick School cost?
St. Patrick School's tuition is approximately $4,900 for private students.
What is St. Patrick School's ranking?
St. Patrick School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in California for: Least expensive tuition, Highest percentage of students of color and Oldest founding date.
When is the application deadline for St. Patrick School?
The application deadline for St. Patrick School is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
In what neighborhood is St. Patrick School located?
St. Patrick School is located in the Central San Jose neighborhood of San Jose, CA. There are 4 other private schools located in Central San Jose.

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The average private school tuition in San Jose, CA is $23,928 for elementary schools and $29,701 for high schools (read more about average private school tuition across the country).
The average acceptance rate in San Jose, CA is 82% (read more about average acceptance rates across the country).

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