St. Vincent School is a Catholic, coeducational elementary school founded in 1948 to serve the children of St.
Vincent's Parish. The mission of the school is to assist parents in guiding their children toward lives of Christian integrity and maturity in the context of a Catholic Christian community.
To achieve this, both parents and school recognize that their first duty is to provide their children with sound and wholesome role models whose values and habits of life commend themselves to imitation.
As a Core Knowledge school, St. Vincent's accepts responsibility for guiding its students in systematic learning across the intelligences and for promoting the spiritual, moral, academic, civic and social development of each student.
The school guides and assists students in achieving age appropriate mastery of basic content and skills, higher level thinking skills, and the habit of independent learning.
Faith, compassion, self-discipline, and mutually high expectations are the foundations upon which St. Vincent School is built.
Quick Facts (2025)
- Top Ranked CA School
- Grades: Kindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 242 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
Top Rankings
St. Vincent De Paul Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in California for:
Category
Attribute
School History
School Overview
School Membership(s)School Assoc.
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-8
Year Founded
1948
School Calendar
Student Body
Total Students
242 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
22%
State avg.: 51%
Students by Grade

Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
12 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
20:1
National avg.: 13:1
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
School Notes
- School Motto: LIVE, LOVE, LEARN
- Sample of notable school alumni/alumnae:
- Nobel Laureate -
- ABC Network Anchor -
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
Frequently Asked Questions
Who are famous alumni from St. Vincent De Paul Elementary School?
St. Vincent De Paul Elementary School famous alumni include: Nobel Laureate and ABC Network Anchor.
What is St. Vincent De Paul Elementary School's ranking?
St. Vincent De Paul Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in California for: Oldest founding date.
When is the application deadline for St. Vincent De Paul Elementary School?
The application deadline for St. Vincent De Paul Elementary School is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
In what neighborhood is St. Vincent De Paul Elementary School located?
St. Vincent De Paul Elementary School is located in the Mission Hills neighborhood of San Diego, CA. There are 1 other private schools located in Mission Hills.
School Reviews
5 1/24/2020
As a graduate of K-8 Catholic education, I believe it was non-negotiable to provide my son with the same foundation that I had received. I had always imagined we would enroll him in my alma mater, but after taking a tour at St. Vincent the warm and welcoming community won both me and my wife over. Choosing St Vincent has been one of the best choices that we have made as a family. Attending the morning assembly has become part of our family's daily routine, and we have become immersed in an amazing community. Our son loves going to school each morning and has gained confidence through participation in the after-school sports program. As early as Kindergarten, our son recognizes that he is part of this community and is reminded by his principal, parents, his teammates, and friends from every grade who welcome him each day.
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