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#1213 of 1,787 private schools in CA
St Paul School
Elementary School
2916 MCKEE RD, Merced, CA 95340
Enrollment
108
Student-Teacher
13:1
Score
5.8
Grades
Pre-K – 6th
Enrollment
108
Student-Teacher
13:1
Score
5.8
Grades
Pre-K – 6th
Data vintage
2021-22
Data vintage2021-22
How this school compares
California private schools
#1,213 of 1,787
In Merced
#3 of 3
public schools
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St Paul School
Elementary School in Merced · grades Pre-K – 6th. Start here, then compare fit against nearby and district options.
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About St Paul School
St Paul School is a private elementary school in Merced, CA. St Paul School serves approximately 108 students, and covers grades Pre-K-6th, and has a 13:1 student-teacher ratio. St Paul School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.8 out of 10 and ranks #1,213 of 1,787 private schools in CA.
- This school 5.8 · Average
- CA avg 6.2
What Parents Should Know
At 108 students, St Paul School 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 Paul 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 Paul School compares to 27 public schools serving similar grades in Merced, CA
Student Demographics
Nearby Elementary Schools
| School | Rating |
|---|---|
| St Paul School (this school) | 5.8 |
| Donn B. Chenoweth Elementary | 4.4 |
| Ada Givens Elementary | 5.1 |
| Luther Burbank Elementary | 7.5 |
| Allan Peterson Elementary | 4.4 |
| Charles Wright Elementary | 4.1 |
| Weaver Middle | 5.1 |
| John Muir Elementary | 3.5 |
| Merced City School District Community Day | 5.6 |
| Pioneer Elementary | 5.6 |
| Don Stowell Elementary | 3.5 |
| Rudolph Rivera Elementary | 5.2 |
| John C. Fremont Elementary | 4.5 |
| Merced County Special Education | 3.3 |
| Farmdale Elementary | 6.1 |
| Alicia Reyes Elementary | 5.2 |
| Margaret Sheehy Elementary | 3.1 |
| Leontine Gracey Elementary | 6.4 |
| Valley Merced Community | 6.1 |
| Merced Scholars Charter | 6.0 |
| Joe Stefani | 4.5 |
Showing 20 of 27 schools. View all schools in Merced
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
2916 MCKEE RD, Merced, CA 95340
Nearby Alternatives
Families considering St Paul School may also want to explore other elementary schools in the area. Luther Burbank Elementary (rated 7.5/10, 1.1 miles away), which scores notably higher. Another option is Merced City School District Community Day (rated 5.6/10, 2.1 miles away), with a very similar rating. Additionally, Pioneer Elementary (rated 5.6/10, 2.3 miles away), with a very similar rating. For more schools in Merced, see our Merced schools guide .
Nearby Schools
20 within 2.1 mi| School | Distance | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| St. Paul Lutheran School Merced | 0.0 mi | — |
| Donn B. Chenoweth Elementary Merced | 0.7 mi | 4.4 |
| Ada Givens Elementary Merced | 0.7 mi | 5.1 |
| Our Lady of Mercy Merced | 1.0 mi | — |
| Luther Burbank Elementary Merced | 1.1 mi | 7.5 |
| STONE RIDGE CHRISTIAN ELEMENTARY Merced | 1.4 mi | 5.8 |
| Herbert Hoover Middle Merced | 1.3 mi | 5.7 |
| Allan Peterson Elementary Merced | 1.4 mi | 4.4 |
| Golden Valley High Merced | 1.7 mi | 6.0 |
| Charles Wright Elementary Merced | 1.5 mi | 4.1 |
| Weaver Middle Merced | 1.7 mi | 5.1 |
| John Muir Elementary Merced | 1.7 mi | 3.5 |
| Merced High Merced | 1.8 mi | 4.7 |
| Sequoia High Merced | 1.8 mi | 6.3 |
| Yosemite High (Continuation) Merced | 1.9 mi | 5.0 |
| Independence High (Alternative) Merced | 1.9 mi | 6.7 |
| Herbert H. Cruickshank Middle Merced | 2.1 mi | 5.0 |
| Merced City School District Community Day Merced | 2.1 mi | 5.6 |
| Pioneer Elementary Merced | 2.3 mi | 5.6 |
| Come Back Charter Merced | 2.1 mi | 3.4 |
Neighborhood Census ACS (2019-2023)
Census data for ZIP 95340 (ACS 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates) · Data sources
Median Income
$65,141
Median Home Value
$383,200
Median Rent
$1,204/mo
Population
38,045
College Educated
26.2%
Homeownership
56.2%
Avg Commute
23 min
Poverty Rate
19.1%
Median Age
31.8
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| BETH HILLEL DAY SCHOOL Valley Village, CA | 5.8 |
| INTERNATIONAL SCHOOL OF LOS ANGELES - WEST VALLEY Tarzana, CA | 5.8 |
| NEW WORLD MONTESSORI SCHOOL Los Angeles, CA | 5.8 |
| ST ROSE-MCCARTHY CATHOLIC SCHOOL Hanford, CA | 5.8 |
| ST SEBASTIAN SCHOOL Los Angeles, CA | 5.8 |
| TZU CHI ELEMENTARY SCHOOL Walnut, CA | 5.8 |
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about St Paul School
What grades does St Paul School serve?
St Paul School serves students in grades Pre-K through 6th.
How many students attend St Paul School?
St Paul School has an enrollment of approximately 108 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at St Paul School?
The student-teacher ratio at St Paul School is 13:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 11:1 for private schools.
How does St Paul School rank in CA?
St Paul School ranks #1,213 of 1,787 private schools in CA.
What is St Paul School's MySchoolScout rating?
St Paul School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.8 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
Is St Paul School a private school?
Yes, St Paul School is a private coeducational school with a Lutheran Church - Missouri Synod 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 Paul School a religious school?
St Paul School has a Lutheran Church - Missouri Synod religious affiliation.
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Quick Facts NCES PSS (SY 2021-22)
- Grades
- Pre-K – 6th
- Enrollment
- 108
- Gender Split
- 60% M / 40% F
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 13:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 8
- Type
- private
- Coed Status
- coed
- Affiliation
- Lutheran Church - Missouri Synod
- School Day
- 6.6 hours
- Days Per Year
- 174 days
- Setting
- Midsize Suburb
- County
- Merced County
- Phone
- (209) 383-3302
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