Very Good
#363 of 1,787 private schools in CA
Top 20% of private schools
St Didacus School
Elementary School · San Diego, CA
A private elementary school in San Diego, CA serving grades Pre-K – 8th.
4630 34TH ST, San Diego, CA 92116
- 12:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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
Most recent published year. School vs. CA average.
Test score data not yet available for this school.
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Where St Didacus 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 94Walker's Paradise
- Transit 47Some Transit
- Bike 72Very Bikeable
- City Safety: High2,092/100K
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Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$95,775
Median home value
$898,500
Median rent
$1,903/mo
College educated
58.4%
Homeownership
32.1%
Poverty rate
9.2%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 92116; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Student demographicsNCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS) (SY 2021–22)
Source: NCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS)
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| San Diego Global Vision AcademyCharter · enrollment unverified | 8.7 | K–8 | 0.1 mi | 432 | Compare → |
| Adams ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 6.6 | K–5 | 0.2 mi | 289 | Compare → |
| Normal Heights ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 8.7 | K–5 | 0.5 mi | 292 | Compare → |
| Edison ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 7.7 | K–5 | 0.7 mi | 361 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
St Didacus School is listed in San Diego, CA; verify the current enrollment path directly.
About St Didacus School
St Didacus School is a private elementary school in San Diego, CA, serving approximately 163 students in grades Pre-K-8th with a 12:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.2 out of 10 and ranks #363 of 1,787 private schools in CA.
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about St Didacus School
What grades does St Didacus School serve?
St Didacus School serves students in grades Pre-K through 8th.
How many students attend St Didacus School?
St Didacus School has an enrollment of approximately 163 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at St Didacus School?
The student-teacher ratio at St Didacus School is 12:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 11:1 for private schools.
How does St Didacus School rank in CA?
St Didacus School ranks #363 of 1,787 private schools in CA.
What is St Didacus School's MySchoolScout rating?
St Didacus School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.2 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
Is St Didacus School a private school?
Yes, St Didacus 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 Didacus School a religious school?
St Didacus School has a Roman Catholic religious affiliation.
School factsNCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS) (SY 2021–22)
- Grades
- Pre-K – 8th
- Enrollment
- 163
- Gender Split
- 51% M / 49% F
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 12:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 14
- Type
- private
- Coed Status
- coed
- Affiliation
- Roman Catholic
- School Day
- 6.8 hours
- Days Per Year
- 180 days
- Setting
- Large City
- County
- San Diego County
- Phone
- (619) 284-8730
- Area population (ZIP 92116)
- 31,484
- Area average commute
- 22.2 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 92116; 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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