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#1384 of 1,787 private schools in CA
St Catherine Catholic School
Elementary School
17500 PEAK AVE, Morgan Hill, CA 95037
Enrollment
336
Student-Teacher
26.9:1
Score
5.4
Grades
Kindergarten – 8th
Enrollment
336
Student-Teacher
26.9:1
Score
5.4
Grades
Kindergarten – 8th
Data vintage
2021-22
Data vintage2021-22
How this school compares
California private schools
#1,384 of 1,787
In Morgan Hill
#3 of 3
public schools
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St Catherine Catholic School
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About St Catherine Catholic School
St Catherine Catholic School is a private elementary school in Morgan Hill, CA. St Catherine Catholic School serves approximately 336 students, and covers grades Kindergarten-8th, and has a 26.9:1 student-teacher ratio. St Catherine Catholic School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.4 out of 10 and ranks #1,384 of 1,787 private schools in CA.
- This school 5.4 · Average
- CA avg 6.2
What Parents Should Know
St Catherine Catholic School runs 26.9:1 students to teachers, above the national average. That often means bigger classes. Ask how the school supports kids who need extra help, and whether there are teaching assistants or small-group time.
St Catherine Catholic School is private, so it runs independently of the local district and sets its own curriculum. That freedom cuts both ways depending on what you want for your child. If you're considering it, start with the practical questions: tuition, financial aid, and how admissions work.
Compare to Public Schools
BetaHow St Catherine Catholic School compares to 8 public schools serving similar grades in Morgan Hill, CA
Student Demographics
Nearby Elementary Schools
| School | Rating |
|---|---|
| St Catherine Catholic School (this school) | 5.4 |
| P. A. Walsh STEAM Academy | 4.7 |
| Lewis H. Britton Middle | 6.0 |
| El Toro Health Science Academy | 6.4 |
| Paradise Valley Engineering Academy | 6.5 |
| Barrett Elementary | 4.5 |
| Nordstrom Elementary | 6.4 |
| Jackson Academy of Music and Math (JAMM) | 7.6 |
| Charter School of Morgan Hill | 5.5 |
Demographics sourced from NCES Private School Survey (PSS) and Common Core of Data (CCD). Comparisons are based on enrollment-weighted averages.
Score Breakdown
PreliminaryWhat This Rating Measures
This rating reflects classroom size, instructional time, student diversity, community resources, and school characteristics. Private schools are ranked against other private schools in CA.
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Score basis: Private school model
Data coverage: 80% of scoring components had data
Components scored: 4 of 5
Ranking pool: Private schools in CA
Test Scores
Test score data not yet available for this school.
Student Demographics NCES PSS (SY 2021-22)
Source: NCES Private School Survey (PSS)
Location
17500 PEAK AVE, Morgan Hill, CA 95037
Nearby Alternatives
Families considering St Catherine Catholic School may also want to explore other elementary schools in the area. Jackson Academy of Music and Math (JAMM) (rated 7.6/10, 3.1 miles away), which scores notably higher. Another option is STRATFORD SCHOOL (rated 7.2/10, 1.0 miles away), which scores notably higher. Additionally, Paradise Valley Engineering Academy (rated 6.5/10, 1.4 miles away), which scores notably higher. For more schools in Morgan Hill, see our Morgan Hill schools guide .
Nearby Schools
20 within 6.6 miNeighborhood Census ACS (2019-2023)
Census data for ZIP 95037 (ACS 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates) · Data sources
Median Income
$158,256
Median Home Value
$1,152,400
Median Rent
$2,242/mo
Population
51,517
College Educated
43.8%
Homeownership
72%
Avg Commute
34.4 min
Poverty Rate
4.5%
Median Age
39.1
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Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about St Catherine Catholic School
What grades does St Catherine Catholic School serve?
St Catherine Catholic School serves students in grades Kindergarten through 8th.
How many students attend St Catherine Catholic School?
St Catherine Catholic School has an enrollment of approximately 336 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at St Catherine Catholic School?
The student-teacher ratio at St Catherine Catholic School is 26.9:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 11:1 for private schools.
How does St Catherine Catholic School rank in CA?
St Catherine Catholic School ranks #1,384 of 1,787 private schools in CA.
What is St Catherine Catholic School's MySchoolScout rating?
St Catherine Catholic School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.4 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
Is St Catherine Catholic School a private school?
Yes, St Catherine Catholic School is a private coeducational school with a Roman Catholic affiliation. Private schools are not required to participate in state standardized testing, so academic performance data may be limited compared to public schools.
Is St Catherine Catholic School a religious school?
St Catherine Catholic School has a Roman Catholic religious affiliation.
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Quick Facts NCES PSS (SY 2021-22)
- Grades
- Kindergarten – 8th
- Enrollment
- 336
- Gender Split
- 43% M / 57% F
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 26.9:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 13
- Type
- private
- Coed Status
- coed
- Affiliation
- Roman Catholic
- School Day
- 7 hours
- Days Per Year
- 181 days
- Setting
- Small Suburb
- County
- Santa Clara County
- Phone
- (408) 779-9950
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