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#1040 of 1,787 private schools in CA

St Veronica Catholic School

Elementary School · South San Francisco, CA

A private elementary school in South San Francisco, CA serving grades Kindergarten – 8th.

Private

434 ALIDA WAY, South San Francisco, CA 94080

  • 20.4:1 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)
C-2.4 / 10
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Student-Teacher Ratio20.4:1
Instructional Commitment
?Total annual instructional hours based on school day length and days per year. (15% of overall score)
B+7.3 / 10
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School Day Length7 hours
Annual Instructional Hours1,260
Diversity & Inclusion
?Racial and ethnic diversity of the student body using Simpson's diversity index. (20% of overall score)
A8.7 / 10
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Diversity Index69%
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
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Enrollment276
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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

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The neighborhood

Where St Veronica 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. Open the San Francisco Bay Area map →

Getting around & local context

  • Walk 84Very Walkable
  • Bike 38Somewhat Bikeable
  • City Safety: High1,875/100K

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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (South San Francisco), 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

$135,966

Median home value

$1,159,500

Median rent

$2,840/mo

College educated

40.1%

Homeownership

60.8%

Poverty rate

7%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 94080; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

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

White35.9%
Asian34.4%
Two or More25.0%
Pacific Islander4.3%
Native American0.4%

Source: NCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS)

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

4 from a 5-mile search

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
St. Veronica Catholic SchoolPrivate · tuitionNot ratedK–80.0 mi144Compare →
Ponderosa ElementaryEnrollment path unverified5.8K–50.2 mi370Compare →
Los Cerritos ElementaryEnrollment path unverified3.5K–50.4 mi305Compare →
Building KidzPrivate · tuitionNot ratedK1.0 mi20Compare →

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.

St Veronica Catholic School is listed in South San Francisco, CA; verify the current enrollment path directly.

About St Veronica Catholic School

St Veronica Catholic School is a private elementary school in South San Francisco, CA, serving approximately 276 students in grades Kindergarten-8th with a 20.4:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.0 out of 10 and ranks #1,040 of 1,787 private schools in CA.

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about St Veronica Catholic School

What grades does St Veronica Catholic School serve?

St Veronica Catholic School serves students in grades Kindergarten through 8th.

How many students attend St Veronica Catholic School?

St Veronica Catholic School has an enrollment of approximately 276 students.

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

The student-teacher ratio at St Veronica Catholic School is 20.4:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 11:1 for private schools.

How does St Veronica Catholic School rank in CA?

St Veronica Catholic School ranks #1,040 of 1,787 private schools in CA.

What is St Veronica Catholic School's MySchoolScout rating?

St Veronica Catholic School 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 Veronica Catholic School a private school?

Yes, St Veronica 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 Veronica Catholic School a religious school?

St Veronica Catholic School has a Roman Catholic religious affiliation.

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

Grades
Kindergarten – 8th
Enrollment
276
Gender Split
49% M / 51% F
Student-Teacher Ratio
20.4:1
Teachers (FTE)
14
Type
private
Coed Status
coed
Affiliation
Roman Catholic
School Day
7 hours
Days Per Year
180 days
Setting
Small City
County
San Mateo County
Area population (ZIP 94080)
65,036
Area average commute
27.1 min
Area median age
42.3
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 94080; this does not measure the attendance area.

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

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