Very Good
#271 of 1,787 private schools in CA
Top 15% of private schools
St Katharine Drexel Academy
Elementary School
4551 56TH ST, San Diego, CA 92115
Enrollment
132
Student-Teacher
14.7:1
Score
7.4
Grades
Kindergarten – 8th
Enrollment
132
Student-Teacher
14.7:1
Score
7.4
Grades
Kindergarten – 8th
Data vintage
2021-22
Data vintage2021-22
How this school compares
California private schools
#271 of 1,787
In San Diego
#9 of 56
public schools
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St Katharine Drexel Academy
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About St Katharine Drexel Academy
St Katharine Drexel Academy is a private elementary school in San Diego, CA. St Katharine Drexel Academy serves approximately 132 students, and covers grades Kindergarten-8th, and has a 14.7:1 student-teacher ratio. St Katharine Drexel Academy has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.4 out of 10 and ranks #271 of 1,787 private schools in CA.
- This school 7.4 · Very Good
- CA avg 6.2
What Parents Should Know
At 132 students, St Katharine Drexel Academy 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 Katharine Drexel 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 Katharine Drexel Academy compares to 248 public schools serving similar grades in San Diego, CA
Student Demographics
Nearby Elementary Schools
| School | Rating |
|---|---|
| St Katharine Drexel Academy (this school) | 7.4 |
| Iftin Charter | 7.3 |
| Mann Middle | 5.6 |
| Diego Hills Central Public Charter | 4.2 |
| City Heights Preparatory Charter | 5.5 |
| Fay Elementary | 4.1 |
| Hardy Elementary | 6.1 |
| Language Academy | 7.8 |
| Clay Elementary | 4.9 |
| Darnall Charter | 4.2 |
| Ibarra Elementary | 6.6 |
| Euclid Elementary | 5.3 |
| Marshall Elementary | 7.5 |
| Carver Elementary | 6.2 |
| Rolando Park Elementary | 9.2 |
| Harriet Tubman Village Charter | 5.4 |
| Rosa Parks Elementary | 4.3 |
| Franklin Elementary | 5.1 |
| Hearst Elementary | 8.0 |
| Oak Park Elementary | 8.5 |
| Clark Middle | 5.8 |
Showing 20 of 248 schools. View all schools in San Diego
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
4551 56TH ST, San Diego, CA 92115
Nearby Alternatives
Families considering St Katharine Drexel Academy may also want to explore other elementary schools in the area. Rolando Park Elementary (rated 9.2/10, 1.5 miles away), which scores notably higher. Another option is Language Academy (rated 7.8/10, 0.9 miles away), which scores slightly higher. Additionally, Marshall Elementary (rated 7.5/10, 1.3 miles away), with a very similar rating. For more schools in San Diego, see our San Diego schools guide .
Nearby Schools
20 within 1.5 mi| School | Distance | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| St. Katharine Drexel Academy San Diego | 0.0 mi | — |
| Iftin Charter San Diego | 0.2 mi | 7.3 |
| Mann Middle San Diego | 0.4 mi | 5.6 |
| Diego Hills Central Public Charter San Diego | 0.4 mi | 4.2 |
| Crawford High San Diego | 0.5 mi | 6.2 |
| City Heights Preparatory Charter San Diego | 0.5 mi | 5.5 |
| NATIVITY PREP ACADEMY San Diego | 0.5 mi | 6.6 |
| Fay Elementary San Diego | 0.8 mi | 4.1 |
| Hardy Elementary San Diego | 0.9 mi | 6.1 |
| Masons best San Diego | 0.9 mi | — |
| Darnall Charter San Diego | 1.0 mi | 4.2 |
| Language Academy San Diego | 0.9 mi | 7.8 |
| Ibarra Elementary San Diego | 1.0 mi | 6.6 |
| Clay Elementary San Diego | 1.0 mi | 4.9 |
| Euclid Elementary San Diego | 1.2 mi | 5.3 |
| The Waldorf School of San Diego San Diego | 1.3 mi | — |
| Marshall Elementary San Diego | 1.3 mi | 7.5 |
| Carver Elementary San Diego | 1.4 mi | 6.2 |
| Hoover High San Diego | 1.4 mi | 6.0 |
| Rolando Park Elementary San Diego | 1.5 mi | 9.2 |
Neighborhood Census ACS (2019-2023)
Census data for ZIP 92115 (ACS 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates) · Data sources
Median Income
$75,178
Median Home Value
$722,500
Median Rent
$1,875/mo
Population
64,011
College Educated
38.5%
Homeownership
40.1%
Avg Commute
23.4 min
Poverty Rate
20.7%
Median Age
29
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|---|---|
| Adelanto Virtual Academy Victorville, CA | 7.4 |
| Amanecer Primary Center Los Angeles, CA | 7.4 |
| FOLSOM PREPARATORY SCHOOL Folsom, CA | 7.4 |
| KADIMA DAY SCHOOL West Hills, CA | 7.4 |
| Lammersville Elementary Tracy, CA | 7.4 |
| Los Olivos Elementary Los Olivos, CA | 7.4 |
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about St Katharine Drexel Academy
What grades does St Katharine Drexel Academy serve?
St Katharine Drexel Academy serves students in grades Kindergarten through 8th.
How many students attend St Katharine Drexel Academy?
St Katharine Drexel Academy has an enrollment of approximately 132 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at St Katharine Drexel Academy?
The student-teacher ratio at St Katharine Drexel Academy is 14.7:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 11:1 for private schools.
How does St Katharine Drexel Academy rank in CA?
St Katharine Drexel Academy ranks #271 of 1,787 private schools in CA.
What is St Katharine Drexel Academy's MySchoolScout rating?
St Katharine Drexel Academy has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.4 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
Is St Katharine Drexel Academy a private school?
Yes, St Katharine Drexel 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 Katharine Drexel Academy a religious school?
St Katharine Drexel Academy has a Roman Catholic religious affiliation.
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Quick Facts NCES PSS (SY 2021-22)
- Grades
- Kindergarten – 8th
- Enrollment
- 132
- Gender Split
- 52% M / 48% F
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 14.7:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 9
- Type
- private
- Coed Status
- coed
- Affiliation
- Roman Catholic
- School Day
- 7.5 hours
- Days Per Year
- 180 days
- Setting
- Large City
- County
- San Diego County
- Phone
- (619) 582-3862
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