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#1090 of 1,787 private schools in CA
St Joseph Academy
School
500 LAS FLORES DR, San Marcos, CA 92078
Enrollment
359
Student-Teacher
13.5:1
Score
6.0
Grades
Kindergarten – 12th
Enrollment
359
Student-Teacher
13.5:1
Score
6.0
Grades
Kindergarten – 12th
Data vintage
2021-22
Data vintage2021-22
How this school compares
California private schools
#1,090 of 1,787
In San Marcos
#1 of 2
public schools
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St Joseph Academy
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About St Joseph Academy
St Joseph Academy is a private school in San Marcos, CA. St Joseph Academy serves approximately 359 students, and covers grades Kindergarten-12th, and has a 13.5:1 student-teacher ratio. St Joseph Academy has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.0 out of 10 and ranks #1,090 of 1,787 private schools in CA.
- This school 6.0 · Average
- CA avg 6.3
What Parents Should Know
St Joseph Academy 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 Joseph Academy compares to 19 public schools serving similar grades in San Marcos, CA
Student Demographics
Nearby Other Schools
| School | Rating |
|---|---|
| St Joseph Academy (this school) | 6.0 |
| La Mirada Academy | 4.9 |
| San Marcos High | 5.7 |
| Paloma Elementary | 7.7 |
| Pivot Charter School - San Diego II | 5.6 |
| Discovery Elementary | 8.3 |
| San Marcos Middle | 6.2 |
| San Marcos Elementary | 4.2 |
| North Coastal Consortium Schools | 5.8 |
| San Elijo Elementary | 7.2 |
| Baypoint Preparatory Academy - San Diego | 8.1 |
| San Elijo Middle | 5.8 |
| Twin Oaks Elementary | 4.5 |
| Foothills High | 5.8 |
| Twin Oaks High | 5.6 |
| Mission Hills High | 5.4 |
| Double Peak | 7.3 |
| Richland Elementary | 7.4 |
| Woodland Park Middle | 5.3 |
| Knob Hill Elementary | 5.8 |
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.
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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
500 LAS FLORES DR, San Marcos, CA 92078
Nearby Alternatives
Families considering St Joseph Academy may also want to explore other schools in the area. North Coastal Consortium Schools (rated 5.8/10, 2.4 miles away), with a very similar rating. Additionally, Pivot Charter School - San Diego II (rated 5.6/10, 1.5 miles away), with a comparable rating. For more schools in San Marcos, see our San Marcos schools guide .
Nearby Schools
20 within 2.6 mi| School | Distance | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| La Mirada Academy San Marcos | 0.3 mi | 4.9 |
| Joli Ann Leichtag Elementary Vista | 0.7 mi | 5.5 |
| High Tech Elementary North County San Diego | 0.9 mi | 3.1 |
| High Tech Middle North County San Diego | 1.0 mi | 8.4 |
| High Tech High North County San Diego | 1.0 mi | 8.5 |
| San Marcos High San Marcos | 1.2 mi | 5.7 |
| VALLEY CHRISTIAN SCHOOL San Marcos | 1.2 mi | 4.9 |
| Kid's Town Montessori School Vista | 1.3 mi | — |
| KIDS TOWN MONTESSORI SCHOOL Vista | 1.3 mi | 7.2 |
| Pivot Charter School - San Diego II San Marcos | 1.5 mi | 5.6 |
| Paloma Elementary San Marcos | 1.4 mi | 7.7 |
| Discovery Elementary San Marcos | 1.6 mi | 8.3 |
| Sanderling Waldorf School Vista | 1.6 mi | — |
| Dual Language Immersion North County Vista | 1.9 mi | 8.8 |
| Classical Academy Vista Vista | 2.0 mi | 7.1 |
| San Marcos Middle San Marcos | 1.8 mi | 6.2 |
| Hannalei Elementary Vista | 2.2 mi | 5.1 |
| San Marcos Elementary San Marcos | 2.2 mi | 4.2 |
| North Coastal Consortium Schools San Marcos | 2.4 mi | 5.8 |
| Carrillo Elementary Carlsbad | 2.6 mi | 6.7 |
Neighborhood Census ACS (2019-2023)
Census data for ZIP 92078 (ACS 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates) · Data sources
Median Income
$114,905
Median Home Value
$874,000
Median Rent
$2,468/mo
Population
53,542
College Educated
48.3%
Homeownership
71.3%
Avg Commute
27.7 min
Poverty Rate
8.4%
Median Age
38.6
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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.
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Quick Facts NCES 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
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