St. Pius Elementary School (Top Ranked Private School for 2026-27)

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Top Ranked CA School
Grades: Prekindergarten-8
Enrollment: 332 students
Yearly Tuition: $5,750
Average class size: 35 students
Application Deadline: Jan. 31 / rolling
Source: ✓Verified school update

School Rankings

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

School Facts

Religious Affiliation

Catholic

Grades Offered

Grades Prekindergarten-8

Students By Grade

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Distribution of Students By Grade
Grade	St. Pius Elementary School
Nursery	29
Pre-K	45
Kind	25
1	29
2	22
3	26
4	29
5	36
6	34
7	25
8	32

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Year Founded

1953

Summer School Offered

Yes

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Student Body

Total Students

332 students

Student Body Type

Co-ed

% Students of Color

24%

State avg.: 52%

Academic Profile

Total Classroom Teachers

15 teachers

Student-Teacher Ratio

22:1

National avg.: 11:1

Average Class Size

35 students

School Membership(s)School Assoc.

National Catholic Educational Association (NCEA)
Western Association of Schools and Colleges (Accrediting Commission for Schools) (ACS WASC)

Tuition & Financial Aid

Admission Deadline

Jan. 31 / rolling

Yearly Tuition Cost

$5,750

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Tuition Notes

Out of parish tuition: $6750.00

Admissions Director

Colleen Langridge

Sports

Total Sports Offered

5 sports

Sports

BaseballBasketball

CheeringTrack and Field

Volleyball

School Notes

At St. Pius School, our primary aim is to be a community of faith and our goal is to nourish each child's spiritual, academic, physical, social and emotional growth.
We feel that we can only achieve these goals with the full cooperation of the parents.
We encourage our students to put forth their best effort at all times, and we daily provide an environment where students may feel comfortable and safe so that they may work to their fullest potential.
St. Pius School is committed to carrying out the ministry of Jesus Christ in the education of youth.
We emphasize the education of the whole person, fostering spiritual, intellectual, social, physical, and psychological growth.
We strive, in partnership with the family and parish, to provide a quality education in a Catholic environment of peace, security, and love.

At St. Pius School, our primary aim is to be a community of faith and our goal is to nourish each child's spiritual, academic, physical, social and emotional growth.
We feel that we can only achieve these goals with the full cooperation of the parents.
We encourage our students to put forth their best effort at all times, and we daily provide an environment where students may feel comfortable and safe so that they may work to their fullest potential.
St. Pius School is committed to carrying out the ministry of Jesus Christ in the education of youth.
We emphasize the education of the whole person, fostering spiritual, intellectual, social, physical, and psychological growth.
We strive, in partnership with the family and parish, to provide a quality education in a Catholic environment of peace, security, and love.

Source: Verified school update

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Frequently Asked Questions

How much does St. Pius Elementary School cost?

St. Pius Elementary School's tuition is approximately $5,750 for private students.

What sports does St. Pius Elementary School offer?

St. Pius Elementary School offers 5 interscholastic sports: Baseball, Basketball, Cheering, Track and Field and Volleyball.

What is St. Pius Elementary School's ranking?

St. Pius Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in California for: Least expensive tuition, Largest student body and Oldest founding date.

When is the application deadline for St. Pius Elementary School?

The application deadline for St. Pius Elementary School is Jan. 31 / rolling (applications are due on Jan. 31 but additional applications are reviewed year-round as space permits ).

In what neighborhood is St. Pius Elementary School located?

St. Pius Elementary School is located in the Palm Park neighborhood of Redwood City, CA.

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