St. Vincent De Paul Elementary School

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 (2026)

  • 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

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
St. Vincent De Paul Elementary School Student 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

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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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Quick Facts (2026)

  • Top-Ranked CA School
  • Grades: Kindergarten-8
  • Enrollment: 242 students
  • Application Deadline: None / Rolling
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)

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The average private school tuition in San Diego, CA is $16,576 for elementary schools and $28,432 for high schools (read more about average private school tuition across the country).
The average acceptance rate in San Diego, CA is 83% (read more about average acceptance rates across the country).

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