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#734 of 1,787 private schools in CA
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St Catherine of Siena School
Elementary School
1300 BAYSWATER AVE, Burlingame, CA 94010
Enrollment
297
Student-Teacher
19.3:1
Score
6.5
Grades
Kindergarten – 8th
Enrollment
297
Student-Teacher
19.3:1
Score
6.5
Grades
Kindergarten – 8th
Data vintage
2021-22
Data vintage2021-22
How this school compares
California private schools
#734 of 1,787
In Burlingame
#1 of 4
public schools
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St Catherine of Siena School
Elementary School in Burlingame · grades Kindergarten – 8th. Start here, then compare fit against nearby and district options.
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About St Catherine of Siena School
St Catherine of Siena School is a private elementary school in Burlingame, CA. St Catherine of Siena School serves approximately 297 students, and covers grades Kindergarten-8th, and has a 19.3:1 student-teacher ratio. St Catherine of Siena School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.5 out of 10 and ranks #734 of 1,787 private schools in CA.
- This school 6.5 · Average
- CA avg 6.2
What Parents Should Know
St Catherine of Siena 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 of Siena School compares to 7 public schools serving similar grades in Burlingame, CA
Student Demographics
Nearby Elementary Schools
| School | Rating |
|---|---|
| St Catherine of Siena School (this school) | 6.5 |
| Washington Elementary | 8.2 |
| McKinley Elementary | 8.0 |
| Roosevelt Elementary | 7.9 |
| Hoover Elementary | 8.5 |
| Lincoln Elementary | 8.2 |
| Burlingame Intermediate | 8.6 |
| Franklin Elementary | 8.2 |
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.
Data Unavailable
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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
1300 BAYSWATER AVE, Burlingame, CA 94010
Nearby Alternatives
Families considering St Catherine of Siena School may also want to explore other elementary schools in the area. College Park Elementary (rated 9.5/10, 1.0 miles away, in nearby San Mateo), which scores notably higher. Another option is South Hillsborough (rated 8.9/10, 1.1 miles away, in nearby Hillsborough), which scores notably higher. Additionally, North Hillsborough (rated 8.9/10, 1.1 miles away, in nearby Hillsborough), which scores notably higher. For more schools in Burlingame, see our Burlingame schools guide .
Nearby Schools
20 within 1.8 mi| School | Distance | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| Washington Elementary Burlingame | 0.4 mi | 8.2 |
| Burlingame High Burlingame | 0.4 mi | 8.5 |
| San Mateo Park Elementary San Mateo | 0.5 mi | 3.9 |
| Genius Learning Burlingame | 0.5 mi | — |
| PACIFIC RIM INT'L SCHOOL San Mateo | 0.6 mi | — |
| McKinley Elementary Burlingame | 0.7 mi | 8.0 |
| STANBRIDGE ACADEMY San Mateo | 0.8 mi | 7.2 |
| Stanbridge Academy San Mateo | 0.8 mi | — |
| San Mateo High San Mateo | 0.8 mi | 7.6 |
| South Hillsborough Hillsborough | 1.1 mi | 8.9 |
| College Park Elementary San Mateo | 1.0 mi | 9.5 |
| THE BRIDGE SCHOOL Hillsborough | 1.0 mi | — |
| North Hillsborough Hillsborough | 1.1 mi | 8.9 |
| Crystal Springs Uplands School Hillsborough | 1.3 mi | — |
| Crocker Middle Hillsborough | 1.2 mi | 8.9 |
| Episcopal Day School of St. Matthew San Mateo | 1.2 mi | — |
| EPISCOPAL DAY SCHOOL OF ST. MATTHEW San Mateo | 1.3 mi | 8.0 |
| TULANE MONTESSORI CHILDREN'S HOUSE San Mateo | 1.6 mi | — |
| Roosevelt Elementary Burlingame | 1.4 mi | 7.9 |
| Baywood Elementary San Mateo | 1.8 mi | 6.5 |
Neighborhood Census ACS (2019-2023)
Census data for ZIP 94010 (ACS 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates) · Data sources
Median Income
$191,758
Median Home Value
$2,000,001
Median Rent
$2,655/mo
Population
42,794
College Educated
69.2%
Homeownership
60.6%
Avg Commute
30.6 min
Poverty Rate
5.4%
Median Age
42.5
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Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about St Catherine of Siena School
What grades does St Catherine of Siena School serve?
St Catherine of Siena School serves students in grades Kindergarten through 8th.
How many students attend St Catherine of Siena School?
St Catherine of Siena School has an enrollment of approximately 297 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at St Catherine of Siena School?
The student-teacher ratio at St Catherine of Siena School is 19.3:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 11:1 for private schools.
How does St Catherine of Siena School rank in CA?
St Catherine of Siena School ranks #734 of 1,787 private schools in CA.
What is St Catherine of Siena School's MySchoolScout rating?
St Catherine of Siena School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.5 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 of Siena School a private school?
Yes, St Catherine of Siena 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 of Siena School a religious school?
St Catherine of Siena School has a Roman Catholic religious affiliation.
Neighborhood Context
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Quick Facts NCES PSS (SY 2021-22)
- Grades
- Kindergarten – 8th
- Enrollment
- 297
- Gender Split
- 44% M / 56% F
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 19.3:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 15
- Type
- private
- Coed Status
- coed
- Affiliation
- Roman Catholic
- School Day
- 7.1 hours
- Days Per Year
- 180 days
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- San Mateo County
- Phone
- (650) 344-7176
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