St. Theresa Elementary School (Top Ranked Private School for 2025-26)

455 S Compadre Rd
Palm Springs, CA 92262

St. Theresa School is a Catholic learning community, united by our love and concern for all children.

We are dedicated to providing a challenging and spiritual environment, based upon the timeless Gospel values and traditions or our faith.

Our shared vision is to inspire both a love of learning and service to others, with Jesus as our teacher.

Based upon our Catholic faith, we, at St. Theresa School, believe in educating the whole child, academically, socially, physically, emotionally, and spiritually.

We recognize the parents as the first and primary educators of Jesus Christ.

We celebrate the fact that each child is unique and thus requires individual attention.

Through the adaptation of teaching methods and materials, we help each child reach their personal best.

We guide our students to come to know, love, and serve God through the Gospel values of Jesus and the teachings of the Catholic Church, by loving one another, and through acts of Christian service.

Quick Facts (2025-26)

Top Ranked CA School
Grades: Prekindergarten-8
Enrollment: 221 students
Acceptance rate: 100%
Average class size: 30 students
Application Deadline: None / Rolling
Source: Verified school update

Top Rankings

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

School Overview

School Membership(s)School Assoc.

National Catholic Educational Association (NCEA)

Religious Affiliation

Catholic

Grades Offered

Grades Prekindergarten-8

Learning Difference Programs

Yes

Learning Programs Supported

mild learning differences

Year Founded

1948

School Calendar

View School Calendar

Student Body

Total Students

221 students

Student Body Type

Co-ed

% Students of Color

75%

State avg.: 51%

Students by Grade

St. Theresa Elementary School Student By Grade

Academics and Faculty

Total Classroom Teachers

11 teachers

Student-Teacher Ratio

20:1

National avg.: 13:1

% Faculty w/Advanced Degree

50%

Average Class Size

30 students

Number of AP Courses

6 courses

Classroom Dress Code

Formal

Tuition and Acceptance Rate

Admission Deadline

None / Rolling

Tuition Notes

The tuition for parishioners is $4,200. Non-parishioners pay $4,500. We offer a reduced tuition for second, third, etc. children.

% on Financial Aid

Acceptance Rate

100%

National avg.: 81%

Admissions Director

Mrs. Cheryl Corey

Application URL

Online Application

Sports

Total Sports Offered

5 sports

Sports

BasketballFlag Football

SoccerTrack and Field

Volleyball

School Notes

School Motto: Provide a nurturing environment that facilitates the development of lifelong learning skills.

St. Theresa School is a Catholic learning community, united by our love and concern for all children. We are dedicated to providing a challenging and spiritual environment, based upon the timeless Gospel values and traditions or our faith. Our shared vision is to inspire both a love of learning and service to others, with Jesus as our teacher. Based upon our Catholic faith, we, at St. Theresa School, believe in educating the whole child, academically, socially, physically, emotionally, and spiritually. We recognize the parents as the first and primary educators of Jesus Christ. We celebrate the fact that each child is unique and thus requires individual attention. Through the adaptation of teaching methods and materials, we help each child reach their personal best. We guide our students to come to know, love, and serve God through the Gospel values of Jesus and the teachings of the Catholic Church, by loving one another, and through acts of Christian service.

Source: Verified school update

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the acceptance rate of St. Theresa Elementary School?

The acceptance rate of St. Theresa Elementary School is 100%, which is higher than the national average of 80%.

What sports does St. Theresa Elementary School offer?

St. Theresa Elementary School offers 5 interscholastic sports: Basketball, Flag Football, Soccer, Track and Field and Volleyball.

What is St. Theresa Elementary School's ranking?

St. Theresa Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in California for: Oldest founding date.

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

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

School Reviews

5 5/17/2016

I thoroughly enjoyed this school. The teachers called every week as per my request to let me know how my 12 year old was doing. We loved the camaraderie and Christian/Catholic background of everything there. No complaints other than I shouldn't have sent my child back to public school. This school was worth it's weight in funds!!!

- Posted by Parent - Ckj12

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