Very Good
#357 of 1,787 private schools in CA
Top 20% of private schools
St Patrick School
Elementary School
120 KING ST, Larkspur, CA 94939
Enrollment
262
Student-Teacher
8.6:1
Score
7.2
Grades
Kindergarten – 8th
Enrollment
262
Student-Teacher
8.6:1
Score
7.2
Grades
Kindergarten – 8th
Data vintage
2021-22
Data vintage2021-22
How this school compares
California private schools
#357 of 1,787
In Larkspur
#1 of 2
public schools
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About St Patrick School
St Patrick School is a private elementary school in Larkspur, CA. St Patrick School serves approximately 262 students, and covers grades Kindergarten-8th, and has a 8.6:1 student-teacher ratio. St Patrick School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.2 out of 10 and ranks #357 of 1,787 private schools in CA.
- This school 7.2 · Very Good
- CA avg 6.2
What Parents Should Know
At 8.6:1 students to teachers, St Patrick School sits well below the national average. Smaller classes like that usually mean more one-on-one time between students and teachers.
St Patrick 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
BetaHow St Patrick School compares to the 4 public schools in Larkspur, CA
Student Demographics
All Schools in Larkspur
| School | Rating |
|---|---|
| St Patrick School (this school) | 7.2 |
| Hall Middle | 8.5 |
| Tamiscal High (Alternative) | 4.8 |
| San Andreas High (Continuation) | 8.5 |
| Redwood High | 7.9 |
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.
Data Unavailable
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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
120 KING ST, Larkspur, CA 94939
Nearby Alternatives
Families considering St Patrick School may also want to explore other elementary schools in the area. Old Mill Elementary (rated 9.2/10, 2.2 miles away, in nearby Mill Valley), which scores notably higher. Another option is Park Elementary (rated 8.9/10, 2.2 miles away, in nearby Mill Valley), which scores notably higher. Additionally, Neil Cummins Elementary (rated 8.6/10, 0.9 miles away, in nearby Corte Madera), which scores notably higher. For more schools in Larkspur, see our Larkspur schools guide .
Nearby Schools
20 within 2.2 mi| School | Distance | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| OAc San Francisco Larkspur | 0.4 mi | — |
| Chronos Academy Lakspur | 0.4 mi | — |
| Hall Middle Larkspur | 0.4 mi | 8.5 |
| Tamiscal High (Alternative) Larkspur | 0.4 mi | 4.8 |
| MARIN PRIMARY & MIDDLE SCHOOL Larkspur | 0.5 mi | 7.2 |
| San Andreas High (Continuation) Larkspur | 0.6 mi | 8.5 |
| Redwood High Larkspur | 0.7 mi | 7.9 |
| Neil Cummins Elementary Corte Madera | 0.9 mi | 8.6 |
| MARIN CATHOLIC HIGH SCHOOL Kentfield | 1.1 mi | 5.3 |
| Anthony G. Bacich Elementary Kentfield | 1.2 mi | 8.3 |
| Adaline E. Kent Middle Kentfield | 1.4 mi | 8.1 |
| NORTH BRIDGE ACADEMY Mill Valley | 2.0 mi | 6.0 |
| North Bridge Academy Mill Valley | 2.0 mi | — |
| Edna Maguire Elementary Mill Valley | 2.0 mi | 7.9 |
| TERRA MARIN SCHOOL Mill Valley | 2.0 mi | 7.9 |
| Laurel Dell Elementary San Rafael | 2.1 mi | 7.8 |
| Park Elementary Mill Valley | 2.2 mi | 8.9 |
| James B. Davidson Middle San Rafael | 2.2 mi | 7.1 |
| THE HELIX SCHOOL Mill Valley | 2.2 mi | — |
| Old Mill Elementary Mill Valley | 2.2 mi | 9.2 |
Neighborhood Census ACS (2019-2023)
Census data for ZIP 94939 (ACS 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates) · Data sources
Median Income
$182,743
Median Home Value
$2,000,001
Median Rent
$3,104/mo
Population
7,372
College Educated
76.2%
Homeownership
49.3%
Avg Commute
29.7 min
Poverty Rate
6.7%
Median Age
46.7
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Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about St Patrick School
What grades does St Patrick School serve?
St Patrick School serves students in grades Kindergarten through 8th.
How many students attend St Patrick School?
St Patrick School has an enrollment of approximately 262 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at St Patrick School?
The student-teacher ratio at St Patrick School is 8.6:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 11:1 for private schools.
How does St Patrick School rank in CA?
St Patrick School ranks #357 of 1,787 private schools in CA.
What is St Patrick School's MySchoolScout rating?
St Patrick 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 Patrick School a private school?
Yes, St Patrick 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 Patrick School a religious school?
St Patrick School has a Roman Catholic religious affiliation.
Neighborhood Context
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Quick Facts NCES PSS (SY 2021-22)
- Grades
- Kindergarten – 8th
- Enrollment
- 262
- Gender Split
- 50% M / 50% F
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 8.6:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 31
- Type
- private
- Coed Status
- coed
- Affiliation
- Roman Catholic
- School Day
- 7.8 hours
- Days Per Year
- 180 days
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Marin County
- Phone
- (415) 924-0501
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