St. Polycarp Catholic School (Top Ranked Private School for 2026-27)

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Top Ranked CA School
Grades: Kindergarten-8
Enrollment: 163 students
Average class size: 26 students
Application Deadline: None / Rolling
Source: ✓Verified school update

School Rankings

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

School Facts

Religious Affiliation

Catholic

Grades Offered

Grades Kindergarten-8

Students By Grade

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Distribution of Students By Grade
Grade	St. Polycarp Catholic School
Kind	50
1	21
2	18
3	14
4	11
5	12
6	14
7	5
8	18

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Year Founded

1959

Student Body

Total Students

163 students

Student Body Type

Co-ed

% Students of Color

94%

State avg.: 52%

Academic Profile

Total Classroom Teachers

14 teachers

Student-Teacher Ratio

12:1

National avg.: 11:1

% Faculty w/Advanced Degree

90%

Average Class Size

26 students

School Membership(s)School Assoc.

National Catholic Educational Association (NCEA)

Tuition & Financial Aid

Admission Deadline

None / Rolling

Tuition Notes

Contact school office. Financial assistance available.

Admissions Associate

[email protected]

Sports

Total Sports Offered

2 sports

Sports

BasketballVolleyball

Extracurriculars

Total ExtracurricularsTotal Extra-curric.

6 extracurriculars

ExtracurricularsExtra-curric.

Alter ServersChoir

DanceDrama

SportsStudent Council

School Notes

Every person, as a child of God, regardless of race, condition, or age, has equal dignity and an inalienable right to an education. Therefore, no qualified student will be denied admission to our school on the basis of race, color, or national origin.

CURRICULUM Spiritual: Christian Living, Sacramental Preparation, Christian Service Religion, Social Studies, Fine Arts, Language Arts Science, Mathematics, Physical Education, Liturgical Celebrations, Field Trips,Red Ribbon Week, Holiday Celebrations

Source: Verified school update

Frequently Asked Questions

What sports does St. Polycarp Catholic School offer?

St. Polycarp Catholic School offers 2 interscholastic sports: Basketball and Volleyball.

What is St. Polycarp Catholic School's ranking?

St. Polycarp Catholic School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in California for: Highest percentage of students of color and Highest percentage of faculty with advanced degrees.

When is the application deadline for St. Polycarp Catholic School?

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

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