Below Average

#1565 of 1,787 private schools in CA

St Vincent De Paul Elementary School

Elementary School

246 HOWARD ST, Petaluma, CA 94952

Last updated: July 2026

Private

Enrollment

181

Student-Teacher

18.1:1

Score

4.9

Grades

Kindergarten – 8th

Enrollment

181

Student-Teacher

18.1:1

Score

4.9

Grades

Kindergarten – 8th

Data vintage
2021-22

Data vintage2021-22

How this school compares

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#1,565 of 1,787

In Petaluma

#6 of 6

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About St Vincent De Paul Elementary School

St Vincent De Paul Elementary School is a private elementary school in Petaluma, CA. St Vincent De Paul Elementary School serves approximately 181 students, and covers grades Kindergarten-8th, and has a 18.1:1 student-teacher ratio. St Vincent De Paul Elementary School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.9 out of 10 and ranks #1,565 of 1,787 private schools in CA.

How it compares1.3 pts below CA schools

4.9

This school 4.9 · Below Average
CA avg 6.2

What Parents Should Know

At 181 students, St Vincent De Paul Elementary 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 Vincent De Paul Elementary 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

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How St Vincent De Paul Elementary School compares to 30 public schools serving similar grades in Petaluma, CA

Student-Teacher Ratio

18.1:1

This School

21.6:1

Public Avg

Avg School Size

181

This School

271

Public Avg

Avg School Scout Rating

4.9

This School

6.6

Public Avg

Student Demographics

White 77.9% vs 0%

Asian 2.2% vs 0%

Black 1.1% vs 0%

Hispanic 1.1% vs 0%

St Vincent De Paul Elementary School Petaluma Public Avg

Nearby Elementary Schools

School	Distance	Enrollment	STR	Rating
St Vincent De Paul Elementary School (this school)	—	181	18.1:1	4.9
Valley Vista Elementary	0.4 mi	192	24:1	3.1
South County Consortium	0.4 mi	153	9.6:1	7.4
Petaluma Junior High	0.6 mi	428	19.5:1	6.2
Mary Collins Charter School at Cherry Valley	0.7 mi	482	25.4:1	6.3
Petaluma Accelerated Charter	1.0 mi	116	29:1	8.1
McKinley Elementary	1.0 mi	385	25.7:1	7.5
Live Oak Charter	1.0 mi	250	19.2:1	6.4
McNear Elementary	1.0 mi	329	23.5:1	5.7
Valley Oaks High (Alternative)	1.0 mi	39	13:1	7.1
Grant Elementary	1.4 mi	373	23.3:1	7.3
McDowell Elementary	1.7 mi	296	21.1:1	5.3
Loma Vista Immersion Academy	1.8 mi	468	23.4:1	7.5
Cinnabar Charter	1.9 mi	160	17.8:1	4.4
Cinnabar Elementary	1.9 mi	16	16:1	—
Miwok Valley Elementary Charter	1.9 mi	299	17.6:1	4.3
Meadow Elementary	2.1 mi	371	23.2:1	7.7
Wilson Elementary	2.2 mi	223	27.9:1	7.1
La Tercera Elementary	2.2 mi	313	24.1:1	6.4
Sonoma Mountain Elementary	2.4 mi	451	26.5:1	7.7
Kenilworth Junior High	2.6 mi	824	20.6:1	7.3

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Demographics sourced from NCES Private School Survey (PSS) and Common Core of Data (CCD). Comparisons are based on enrollment-weighted averages.

Score Breakdown

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

C 3.2 / 10

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Student-Teacher Ratio 18.1:1

Instructional Commitment

B 6.1 / 10

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School Day Length 6.8 hours

Annual Instructional Hours 1,224

Diversity & Inclusion

C+ 4.2 / 10

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Diversity Index 36%

Community Context

Data Unavailable

School Profile

A- 8.1 / 10

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Enrollment 181

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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)

White 77.9%

Two or More 16.6%

Asian 2.2%

Black 1.1%

Hispanic 1.1%

Native American 0.6%

Pacific Islander 0.6%

Source: NCES Private School Survey (PSS)

Location

246 HOWARD ST, Petaluma, CA 94952

Nearby Alternatives

Families considering St Vincent De Paul Elementary School may also want to explore other elementary schools in the area. THE SPRING HILL SCHOOL (rated 8.6/10, 1.5 miles away), which scores notably higher. Another option is McKinley Elementary (rated 7.5/10, 1.0 miles away), which scores notably higher. Additionally, Loma Vista Immersion Academy (rated 7.5/10, 1.8 miles away), which scores notably higher. For more schools in Petaluma, see our Petaluma schools guide .

Nearby Schools

20 within 1.9 mi

School	Distance	Enrollment	Rating
South County Consortium Petaluma	0.4 mi	153	7.4
Valley Vista Elementary Petaluma	0.4 mi	192	3.1
The Spring Hill School Petaluma	0.5 mi	107	—
Petaluma High Petaluma	0.5 mi	1,253	6.8
Carpe Diem High (Continuation) Petaluma	0.6 mi	24	—
ST VINCENT DE PAUL HIGH SCHOOL Petaluma	0.6 mi	168	7.6
Saint Vincent de Paul College Preparatory Petaluma	0.6 mi	172	—
Petaluma Junior High Petaluma	0.6 mi	428	6.2
Mary Collins Charter School at Cherry Valley Petaluma	0.7 mi	482	6.3
McNear Elementary Petaluma	1.0 mi	329	5.7
McKinley Elementary Petaluma	1.0 mi	385	7.5
Petaluma Accelerated Charter Petaluma	1.0 mi	116	8.1
Live Oak Charter Petaluma	1.0 mi	250	6.4
San Antonio High (Continuation) Petaluma	1.0 mi	81	4.4
Valley Oaks High (Alternative) Petaluma	1.0 mi	39	7.1
Grant Elementary Petaluma	1.4 mi	373	7.3
THE SPRING HILL SCHOOL Petaluma	1.5 mi	125	8.6
Loma Vista Immersion Academy Petaluma	1.8 mi	468	7.5
McDowell Elementary Petaluma	1.7 mi	296	5.3
Cinnabar Charter Petaluma	1.9 mi	160	4.4

Neighborhood Census ACS (2019-2023)

Census data for ZIP 94952 (ACS 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates) · Data sources

Median Income

$115,097

Median Home Value

$1,016,800

Median Rent

$2,272/mo

Population

33,339

College Educated

47.5%

Homeownership

59.9%

Avg Commute

28.3 min

Poverty Rate

6.6%

Median Age

44.5

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Browns Elementary Rio Oso, CA	132	4.9
Chester Elementary Chester, CA	155	4.9
Glenwood Elementary Thousand Oaks, CA	225	4.9
Inyokern Elementary Inyokern, CA	153	4.9
Landers Elementary Twentynine Palms, CA	126	4.9

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about St Vincent De Paul Elementary School

What grades does St Vincent De Paul Elementary School serve?

St Vincent De Paul Elementary School serves students in grades Kindergarten through 8th.

How many students attend St Vincent De Paul Elementary School?

St Vincent De Paul Elementary School has an enrollment of approximately 181 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at St Vincent De Paul Elementary School?

The student-teacher ratio at St Vincent De Paul Elementary 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 Vincent De Paul Elementary School rank in CA?

St Vincent De Paul Elementary School ranks #1,565 of 1,787 private schools in CA.

What is St Vincent De Paul Elementary School's MySchoolScout rating?

St Vincent De Paul Elementary School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.9 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.

Is St Vincent De Paul Elementary School a private school?

Yes, St Vincent De Paul Elementary 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 Vincent De Paul Elementary School a religious school?

St Vincent De Paul Elementary School has a Roman Catholic religious affiliation.

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Neighborhood Context

Walk Score: 91 Walker's Paradise
Transit Score: 35 Some Transit
Bike Score: 44 Somewhat Bikeable

Quick Facts NCES PSS (SY 2021-22)

Grades: Kindergarten – 8th
Enrollment: 181
Gender Split: 50% M / 50% F
Student-Teacher Ratio: 18.1:1
Teachers (FTE): 10
Type: private
Coed Status: coed
Affiliation: Roman Catholic
School Day: 6.8 hours
Days Per Year: 180 days
Setting: Small City
County: Sonoma County
Phone: (707) 762-6426

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