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#994 of 1,787 private schools in CA

St Francis De Sales School

Elementary School

4205 MULBERRY ST, Riverside, CA 92501

Last updated: July 2026

Private

Enrollment

138

Student-Teacher

13.8:1

Score

6.1

Grades

Kindergarten – 8th

Enrollment

138

Student-Teacher

13.8:1

Score

6.1

Grades

Kindergarten – 8th

Data vintage
2021-22

Data vintage2021-22

How this school compares

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#994 of 1,787

In Riverside

#7 of 14

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About St Francis De Sales School

St Francis De Sales School is a private elementary school in Riverside, CA. St Francis De Sales School serves approximately 138 students, and covers grades Kindergarten-8th, and has a 13.8:1 student-teacher ratio. St Francis De Sales School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.1 out of 10 and ranks #994 of 1,787 private schools in CA.

How it comparesOn par with CA schools

6.1

This school 6.1 · Average
CA avg 6.2

What Parents Should Know

At 138 students, St Francis De Sales School is on the smaller side. That usually buys more individual attention and teachers who know every kid by name, with the trade-off of fewer electives and extracurriculars than a larger school can staff. Ask what activities it actually offers.

St Francis De Sales 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

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How St Francis De Sales School compares to 64 public schools serving similar grades in Riverside, CA

Student-Teacher Ratio

13.8:1

This School

22.1:1

Public Avg

Avg School Size

138

This School

622

Public Avg

Avg School Scout Rating

6.1

This School

5.4

Public Avg

Student Demographics

Hispanic 79.7% vs 0%

White 10.1% vs 0%

Black 3.6% vs 0%

St Francis De Sales School Riverside Public Avg

Nearby Elementary Schools

School	Distance	Enrollment	STR	Rating
St Francis De Sales School (this school)	—	138	13.8:1	6.1
Riverside Virtual	0.2 mi	737	14.5:1	6.0
Riverside County Juvenile Court	0.5 mi	98	12.2:1	5.7
Riverside County Community	0.5 mi	212	12.5:1	5.4
Riverside County Special Education	0.5 mi	558	8.1:1	3.2
Longfellow Elementary	0.8 mi	698	23.3:1	5.6
Central Middle	0.8 mi	606	23.3:1	4.6
Bryant Elementary	1.0 mi	349	24.9:1	6.7
Emerson Elementary	1.4 mi	665	22.2:1	3.6
Magnolia Elementary	1.4 mi	545	26:1	6.0
Alcott Elementary	1.5 mi	661	24.5:1	5.1
Pachappa Elementary	1.6 mi	682	22:1	6.1
Fremont Elementary	1.6 mi	603	22.3:1	5.4
Patricia Beatty Elementary	1.9 mi	482	25.4:1	5.0
Victoria Elementary	2.1 mi	475	19.8:1	4.8
REACH Leadership STEAM Academy	2.2 mi	650	28.3:1	7.3
California School for the Deaf-Riverside	2.2 mi	323	4.8:1	5.0
University Heights Middle	2.2 mi	834	22.5:1	5.2
Summit View Independent Study	2.5 mi	86	21.5:1	5.9
Opportunity Program	2.5 mi	48	16:1	5.7
Matthew Gage Middle	2.5 mi	857	21.4:1	5.2

Showing 20 of 64 schools. View all schools in Riverside

Demographics sourced from NCES Private School Survey (PSS) and Common Core of Data (CCD). Comparisons are based on enrollment-weighted averages.

Score Breakdown

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

B- 5.1 / 10

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Student-Teacher Ratio 13.8:1

Instructional Commitment

A 9.0 / 10

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School Day Length 7 hours

Annual Instructional Hours 1,344

Diversity & Inclusion

C+ 4.1 / 10

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Diversity Index 35%

Community Context

Data Unavailable

School Profile

A- 8.1 / 10

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Enrollment 138

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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)

Hispanic 79.7%

White 10.1%

Pacific Islander 5.1%

Black 3.6%

Two or More 1.4%

Source: NCES Private School Survey (PSS)

Location

4205 MULBERRY ST, Riverside, CA 92501

Nearby Alternatives

Families considering St Francis De Sales School may also want to explore other elementary schools in the area. Bryant Elementary (rated 6.7/10, 1.0 miles away), which scores slightly higher. Another option is TEMPLE BETH EL CHILD DEVELOPMENT CENTER (rated 6.6/10, 1.5 miles away), which scores slightly higher. Additionally, Pachappa Elementary (rated 6.1/10, 1.6 miles away), with a very similar rating. For more schools in Riverside, see our Riverside schools guide .

Nearby Schools

20 within 1.8 mi

School	Distance	Enrollment	Rating
Riverside Virtual Riverside	0.2 mi	737	6.0
Abraham Lincoln Continuation Riverside	0.5 mi	171	6.6
Gateway College and Career Academy Riverside	0.5 mi	335	5.0
Riverside County Juvenile Court Riverside	0.5 mi	98	5.7
Riverside County Special Education Riverside	0.5 mi	558	3.2
Riverside County Community Riverside	0.5 mi	212	5.4
CBK Charter Riverside	0.5 mi	601	4.3
Longfellow Elementary Riverside	0.8 mi	698	5.6
Central Middle Riverside	0.8 mi	606	4.6
Bryant Elementary Riverside	1.0 mi	349	6.7
RIVERSIDE MONTESSORI ACADEMY Riverside	1.4 mi	45	3.6
TEMPLE BETH EL CHILD DEVELOPMENT CENTER Riverside	1.5 mi	42	6.6
Alcott Elementary Riverside	1.5 mi	661	5.1
Emerson Elementary Riverside	1.4 mi	665	3.6
Magnolia Elementary Riverside	1.4 mi	545	6.0
Fremont Elementary Riverside	1.6 mi	603	5.4
Pachappa Elementary Riverside	1.6 mi	682	6.1
Polytechnic High Riverside	1.7 mi	2,633	6.3
IMMANUEL LUTHERAN SCHOOL Riverside	1.8 mi	146	5.5
Allegiant Christian School Riverside	1.8 mi	64	—

Neighborhood Census ACS (2019-2023)

Census data for ZIP 92501 (ACS 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates) · Data sources

Median Income

$83,027

Median Home Value

$466,400

Median Rent

$1,615/mo

Population

22,079

College Educated

18.4%

Homeownership

45%

Avg Commute

30.3 min

Poverty Rate

13.2%

Median Age

33.2

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Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about St Francis De Sales School

What grades does St Francis De Sales School serve?

St Francis De Sales School serves students in grades Kindergarten through 8th.

How many students attend St Francis De Sales School?

St Francis De Sales School has an enrollment of approximately 138 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at St Francis De Sales School?

The student-teacher ratio at St Francis De Sales School is 13.8:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 11:1 for private schools.

How does St Francis De Sales School rank in CA?

St Francis De Sales School ranks #994 of 1,787 private schools in CA.

What is St Francis De Sales School's MySchoolScout rating?

St Francis De Sales School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.1 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.

Is St Francis De Sales School a private school?

Yes, St Francis De Sales 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 Francis De Sales School a religious school?

St Francis De Sales School has a Roman Catholic religious affiliation.

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Neighborhood Context

Walk Score: 88 Very Walkable
Transit Score: 49 Some Transit
Bike Score: 60 Bikeable

Quick Facts NCES PSS (SY 2021-22)

Grades: Kindergarten – 8th
Enrollment: 138
Gender Split: 42% M / 58% F
Student-Teacher Ratio: 13.8:1
Teachers (FTE): 10
Type: private
Coed Status: coed
Affiliation: Roman Catholic
School Day: 7 hours
Days Per Year: 192 days
Setting: Large City
County: Riverside County
Phone: (951) 683-5083

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