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#1497 of 1,787 private schools in CA

St Charles Catholic School

Elementary School · San Diego, CA

A private elementary school in San Diego, CA serving grades Kindergarten – 8th.

Private

929 18TH ST, San Diego, CA 92154

  • 19:1 student-teacher ratio

Academics

Preliminary

What 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.

Classroom Attention
?Student-teacher ratio calibrated against other private schools. Lower ratios mean more individual attention. (30% of overall score)
C2.9 / 10
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Student-Teacher Ratio19:1
Instructional Commitment
?Total annual instructional hours based on school day length and days per year. (15% of overall score)
A-8.4 / 10
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School Day Length7 hours
Annual Instructional Hours1,295
Diversity & Inclusion
?Racial and ethnic diversity of the student body using Simpson's diversity index. (20% of overall score)
C+3.7 / 10
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Diversity Index29%
Community Context

Data not available

School Profile
?Enrollment size and grade span breadth — indicators of program depth and peer community. (15% of overall score)
A-8.1 / 10
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Enrollment198
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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

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The neighborhood

Where St Charles Catholic School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.

Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries. Open the San Diego map →

Getting around & local context

  • Walk 85Very Walkable
  • Transit 53Good Transit
  • Bike 50Bikeable
  • City Safety: High2,092/100K

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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (San Diego), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details

Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.

Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)

Median income

$90,035

Median home value

$606,400

Median rent

$2,143/mo

College educated

20.7%

Homeownership

60%

Poverty rate

11.1%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 92154; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

Student demographicsNCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS) (SY 2021–22)

Hispanic83.8%
Asian9.1%
White6.1%
Pacific Islander1.0%

Source: NCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS)

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

4 from a 5-mile search

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
St. Charles ElementaryPrivate · tuitionNot ratedK–80.0 mi196Compare →
Emory ElementaryEnrollment path unverified5.4K–60.4 mi365Compare →
Teofilo MendozaEnrollment path unverified2.7K–60.4 mi466Compare →
Central ElementaryEnrollment path unverified3.1K–60.7 mi379Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.

Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.

St Charles Catholic School is listed in San Diego, CA; verify the current enrollment path directly.

About St Charles Catholic School

St Charles Catholic School is a private elementary school in San Diego, CA, serving approximately 198 students in grades Kindergarten-8th with a 19:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.1 out of 10 and ranks #1,497 of 1,787 private schools in CA.

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about St Charles Catholic School

What grades does St Charles Catholic School serve?

St Charles Catholic School serves students in grades Kindergarten through 8th.

How many students attend St Charles Catholic School?

St Charles Catholic School has an enrollment of approximately 198 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at St Charles Catholic School?

The student-teacher ratio at St Charles Catholic School is 19:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 11:1 for private schools.

How does St Charles Catholic School rank in CA?

St Charles Catholic School ranks #1,497 of 1,787 private schools in CA.

What is St Charles Catholic School's MySchoolScout rating?

St Charles Catholic School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.1 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.

Is St Charles Catholic School a private school?

Yes, St Charles 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 Charles Catholic School a religious school?

St Charles Catholic School has a Roman Catholic religious affiliation.

School factsNCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS) (SY 2021–22)

Grades
Kindergarten – 8th
Enrollment
198
Gender Split
49% M / 51% F
Student-Teacher Ratio
19:1
Teachers (FTE)
10
Type
private
Coed Status
coed
Affiliation
Roman Catholic
School Day
7 hours
Days Per Year
185 days
Setting
Large City
County
San Diego County
Area population (ZIP 92154)
82,832
Area average commute
28.8 min
Area median age
35.6
About this school's data

Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.

School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
NCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS) · SY 2021–22 · Low confidence
  • Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
MySchoolScout rating and rank
MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
  • Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
  • Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
  • Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 92154; this does not measure the attendance area.

Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments vintage unavailable; directory SY 2021–22

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