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#1090 of 1,787 private schools in CA
St Joseph Academy
School · San Marcos, CA
A private school in San Marcos, CA serving grades Kindergarten – 12th.
500 LAS FLORES DR, San Marcos, CA 92078
- 13.5:1 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.
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Where St Joseph Academy sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
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Getting around & local context
- Walk 59Somewhat Walkable
- Bike 32Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: Elevated890/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (San Marcos), 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
$114,905
Median home value
$874,000
Median rent
$2,468/mo
College educated
48.3%
Homeownership
71.3%
Poverty rate
8.4%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 92078; 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
2 from a 5-mile search
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pivot Charter School - San Diego IICharter · enrollment unverified | 5.6 | K–12 | 1.5 mi | 82 | Compare → |
| North Coastal Consortium SchoolsEnrollment path unverified | 5.8 | K–12 | 2.4 mi | 50 | 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 Joseph Academy is listed in San Marcos, CA; verify the current enrollment path directly.
About St Joseph Academy
St Joseph Academy is a private school in San Marcos, CA, serving approximately 359 students in grades Kindergarten-12th with a 13.5:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.0 out of 10 and ranks #1,090 of 1,787 private schools in CA.
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about St Joseph Academy
What grades does St Joseph Academy serve?
St Joseph Academy serves students in grades Kindergarten through 12th.
How many students attend St Joseph Academy?
St Joseph Academy has an enrollment of approximately 359 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at St Joseph Academy?
The student-teacher ratio at St Joseph Academy is 13.5:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 11:1 for private schools.
How does St Joseph Academy rank in CA?
St Joseph Academy ranks #1,090 of 1,787 private schools in CA.
What is St Joseph Academy's MySchoolScout rating?
St Joseph Academy has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.0 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
Is St Joseph Academy a private school?
Yes, St Joseph Academy 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 Joseph Academy a religious school?
St Joseph Academy has a Roman Catholic religious affiliation.
School factsNCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS) (SY 2021–22)
- Grades
- Kindergarten – 12th
- Enrollment
- 359
- Gender Split
- 49% M / 51% F
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 13.5:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 27
- Type
- private
- Coed Status
- coed
- Affiliation
- Roman Catholic
- School Day
- 6.8 hours
- Days Per Year
- 173 days
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- San Diego County
- Phone
- (760) 305-8505
- Area population (ZIP 92078)
- 53,542
- Area average commute
- 27.7 min
- Area median age
- 38.6
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 92078; 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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