St. Vincent's Day Home

Saint Vincent's Day Home provides comprehensive programs for toddlers and preschoolers, and a licensed full-day kindergarten.
Our program consists of child care, education, nutrition, and health screening, as well as parent education and social services referrals for low-income multi-ethnic families working toward self-sufficiency. Saint Vincent's serves primarily single parent, low-income families.

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Top Rankings

St. Vincent's Day Home ranks among the top 20% of private schools in California for:

Category
Attribute
School History

School Overview

Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-Kindergarten
Year Founded
1911
Summer School Offered
Yes
School Calendar

Student Body

Total Students
237 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
100%
State avg.: 51%
Students by Grade
St. Vincent's Day Home Student By Grade

Academics and Faculty

Total Classroom Teachers
30 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
8:1
National avg.: 11:1
Average Class Size
20 students

Tuition and Acceptance Rate

Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Tuition Notes
Most children's child care is subsidized by CDE, dependent on need and family income.
% on Financial Aid
97%
Admissions Director
Carmen Baires, Family Serv. Dir.
Application URL
Source: Verified school update

Frequently Asked Questions

What is St. Vincent's Day Home's ranking?
St. Vincent's Day Home ranks among the top 20% of private schools in California for: Highest percentage of students of color and Oldest founding date.
When is the application deadline for St. Vincent's Day Home?
The application deadline for St. Vincent's Day Home is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
In what neighborhood is St. Vincent's Day Home located?
St. Vincent's Day Home is located in the Acorn neighborhood of Oakland, CA.

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The average private school tuition in Oakland, CA is $24,026 for elementary schools and $23,712 for high schools (read more about average private school tuition across the country).
The average acceptance rate in Oakland, CA is 78% (read more about average acceptance rates across the country).

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