Santa Catalina Lower and Middle School vs. San Carlos School
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School Overview
Top Rankings
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Overview
Santa Catalina Lower and Middle School is a coed day school for students in PreKindergarten through eighth grade.
We are an independent, Catholic school that welcomes students of all faiths.
Our community is fueled by passion, curiosity, and kindness.
Our teachers have a truly inspired approach to unlocking a love of learning.
And our students are fearless and adventurous learners, who leave truly prepared for success in high school, college, and beyond.
San Carlos School, as a ministry of San Carlos Cathedral, provides a high-quality Catholic education to students in Grades TK - 8.
We welcome all families seeking a faith-filled learning community.
We nurture the whole child by integrating spiritual and moral development with high academic standards.
We serve the local and global communities by fostering a spirit of safety, stewardship, social justice, and peace.
Grades Offered
PK-8
PK-8
Blue Ribbon School
No
No
Offers Post-Graduate Year
n/a
No
Learning Difference Programs
Yes
n/a
Year Founded
1950
1898
Students Body
Total Students
248 students
290 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
Co-ed
% Students of Color
-
46%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Pre-K Students
23
12
Kindergarten Students
25
34
Grade 1 Students
21
33
Grade 2 Students
26
28
Grade 3 Students
21
31
Grade 4 Students
19
31
Grade 5 Students
30
35
Grade 6 Students
29
25
Grade 7 Students
28
29
Grade 8 Students
26
32
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
32 teachers
19 teachers
% Faculty with Advance Degree
70%
n/a
Average Class Size
18
n/a
Teacher : Student Ratio
1:8
1:15
Classroom Dress Code
Formal
(Uniform)
(Uniform)
Formal
(School Uniforms Required)
(School Uniforms Required)
Finances and Admission
Admission Deadline
Feb. 1 / rolling
None / Rolling
Tuition Cost
$29,800
$6,314
Tuition Notes
PreK: $17,500; K: $27,100; Grades 1-8: $29,800
One-child family, K - 8
% on Financial Aid
45%
32%
Admissions Director
Christine Westhoff
Gina Nobida
Sports
Total Sports Offered
7
8
Extracurriculars
Total Extra-curric.Total Extracurriculars
3
8
Extra-curric.Extracurriculars
Glee Club, Student Government, Yearbook
Art Club, Choir, Cultural Celebration Club, Ecology Club, Math Club, Photography Club, Student Government, Yearbook Club