Skip to main content

Average

#1529 of 1,787 private schools in CA

St Patricks Catholic School

Elementary School · Arroyo Grande, CA

A private elementary school in Arroyo Grande, CA serving grades Pre-K – 8th.

Private

900 W BRANCH ST, Arroyo Grande, CA 93420

  • 18.1:1 student-teacher ratio

Academics

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
?Student-teacher ratio calibrated against other private schools. Lower ratios mean more individual attention. (30% of overall score)
C3.2 / 10
View breakdown
Student-Teacher Ratio18.1:1
Instructional Commitment
?Total annual instructional hours based on school day length and days per year. (15% of overall score)
B-4.8 / 10
View breakdown
School Day Length6.5 hours
Annual Instructional Hours1,170
Diversity & Inclusion
?Racial and ethnic diversity of the student body using Simpson's diversity index. (20% of overall score)
B5.5 / 10
View breakdown
Diversity Index49%
Community Context

Data not available

School Profile
?Enrollment size and grade span breadth — indicators of program depth and peer community. (15% of overall score)
A-8.1 / 10
View breakdown
Enrollment243
View data sources

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.

Test score data not yet available for this school.

How we rate schools

A clear 1–10 score built from public data — growth, academics, and learning environment. No hidden criteria, no pay-to-play.

See how we rate

The neighborhood

Where St Patricks Catholic School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.

Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.

Getting around & local context

  • Walk 64Somewhat Walkable
  • Bike 49Somewhat Bikeable
  • City Safety: Elevated968/100K

Powered byWalk Score

FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Arroyo Grande), 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

$106,718

Median home value

$872,200

Median rent

$2,025/mo

College educated

43.7%

Homeownership

66.2%

Poverty rate

7.5%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 93420; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

Student demographicsNCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS) (SY 2021–22)

White68.3%
Hispanic18.1%
Two or More6.6%
Asian6.2%
Black0.4%
Pacific Islander0.4%

Source: NCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS)

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

4 from a 5-mile search

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
Arroyo Grande Montessori SchoolPrivate · tuitionNot ratedPK–K0.4 mi6Compare →
Ocean View ElementaryEnrollment path unverified8.6K–60.4 mi527Compare →
Valley View Adventist SchoolPrivate · tuitionNot ratedK–80.4 mi45Compare →
Valley View Adventist Junior AcademyPrivate · tuition6.8privateK–100.5 mi72Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.

Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.

Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.

St Patricks Catholic School is listed in Arroyo Grande, CA; verify the current enrollment path directly.

About St Patricks Catholic School

St Patricks Catholic School is a private elementary school in Arroyo Grande, CA, serving approximately 243 students in grades Pre-K-8th with a 18.1:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.0 out of 10 and ranks #1,529 of 1,787 private schools in CA.

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about St Patricks Catholic School

What grades does St Patricks Catholic School serve?

St Patricks Catholic School serves students in grades Pre-K through 8th.

How many students attend St Patricks Catholic School?

St Patricks Catholic School has an enrollment of approximately 243 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at St Patricks Catholic School?

The student-teacher ratio at St Patricks Catholic School is 18.1:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 11:1 for private schools.

How does St Patricks Catholic School rank in CA?

St Patricks Catholic School ranks #1,529 of 1,787 private schools in CA.

What is St Patricks Catholic School's MySchoolScout rating?

St Patricks Catholic School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.0 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.

Is St Patricks Catholic School a private school?

Yes, St Patricks Catholic 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 Patricks Catholic School a religious school?

St Patricks Catholic School has a Roman Catholic religious affiliation.

School factsNCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS) (SY 2021–22)

Grades
Pre-K – 8th
Enrollment
243
Gender Split
58% M / 42% F
Student-Teacher Ratio
18.1:1
Teachers (FTE)
13
Type
private
Coed Status
coed
Affiliation
Roman Catholic
School Day
6.5 hours
Days Per Year
180 days
Setting
Small Suburb
County
San Luis Obispo County
Area population (ZIP 93420)
32,016
Area average commute
22.4 min
Area median age
45.4
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 93420; this does not measure the attendance area.

Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments vintage unavailable; directory SY 2021–22

About our data · How we calculate scores

Related reading

Get school insights in your inbox

New rankings, best-schools lists, and parent guides — delivered free. No spam, unsubscribe anytime.

We respect your privacy. Unsubscribe at any time.