First Presbyterian Church Preschool vs. St. Mary Star Of The Sea School
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School Overview
Top Rankings
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St. Mary Star Of The Sea School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in California for:
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School History
Overview
Fisrt Presbyterian Chrch Of Oceanside's mission is not just a word it is an action.
With the guidance of god, it is a way in which our congregation can seek and reach out locally and globally to those in need through financial support or through the giving of our time, energies and talents.
To be Christ's hands, feet and heart to those in the world in need, to serve others both near and far, regardless of race, creed, nationality or gender, and to inspire our church body to share their gifts and their talents through chosen ministries, all as one team, moving in one direction god's direction.
St. Mary, Star of the Sea Catholic School is a preschool through 8th grade faith community of parents, children, teachers, staff, and clergy working together to provide Catholic education.
We believe that each child is a unique creation of God.
We recognize parents as primary educators, and our teachers are dedicated to their role as facilitators of learning.
We respect all children's natural curiosity about their world and their desire to be independent.
We appreciate our community's ethnic and cultural diversity and richness.
We encourage mutual respect for individual interests and talents.
Grades Offered
PK-K
PK-8
Blue Ribbon School
No
No
Year Founded
n/a
1951
Students Body
Total Students
511 students
183 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
Co-ed
% Students of Color
38%
48%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Nursery Students
250
-
Pre-K Students
225
41
Kindergarten Students
36
16
Grade 1 Students
-
12
Grade 2 Students
-
12
Grade 3 Students
-
24
Grade 4 Students
-
16
Grade 5 Students
-
16
Grade 6 Students
-
25
Grade 7 Students
-
11
Grade 8 Students
-
10
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
4 teachers
10 teachers
% Faculty with Advance Degree
n/a
75%
Average Class Size
16
18
Teacher : Student Ratio
1:128
1:18
Classroom Dress Code
Casual
(play clothes)
(play clothes)
Formal
(School Uniform)
(School Uniform)
Finances and Admission
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
None / Rolling
Tuition Cost
n/a
$7,150
Tuition Notes
tuition listed on website. Varies depending on days attended and length of day.
Financial Aid offered
% on Financial Aid
n/a
28%
Average Financial Aid Grant
n/a
$1,000
Acceptance Rate
n/a
100%
Admissions Director
Julie Faumuina
Joshua Englund
Sports
Total Sports Offered
n/a
4
Extracurriculars
Total Extra-curric.Total Extracurriculars
n/a
4
Extra-curric.Extracurriculars
n/a
Art, Music, Physical Education, Spanish