St. Paul's Episcopal School is an independent co-educational K-8 school in Oakland, CA. Our school was founded in 1975 in the belief that a school must be actively engaged with its community.
Our mission statement centers around the four core tenets of the school: academic excellence, diversity, service to our community, and spirituality.
At every grade level, St. Paul's students learn challenging curriculum and practice becoming compassionate and kind citizens of the classroom and the greater Bay Area.
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- Top Ranked CA School
- Grades: Kindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 338 students
- Yearly Tuition: $35,490
- Application Deadline: Jan. 15 / rolling
- Source: Verified school update
Top Rankings
St. Pauls Episcopal School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in California for:
Category
Attribute
Student Body
School Overview
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-8
Year Founded
1975
Student Body
Total Students
338 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
53%
State avg.: 51%
Students by Grade
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
50 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
7:1
National avg.: 13:1
List of Courses Offered
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
Admission Deadline
Jan. 15 / rolling
Yearly Tuition Cost
$35,490
Tuition Notes
K-5th Grade Tuition: $35,490
6th-8th Grade Tuition: $40,440
About 50% of families receive some tuition assistance.
% on Financial Aid
50%
Admissions Director
Simrita Dhanjal
Admissions Associate
Niki Rouda
School Notes
- St. Paul's Episcopal School provides an education that is intellectually challenging and morally enriching. The School enrolls students from widely diverse cultural, religious, family, racial and socioeconomic backgrounds who are motivated to succeed and who, by the virtue of their character, will contribute to the life and spirit of the School.Students are admitted on the basis of academic and social skills, developmental readiness, past school experience, recommendations and character. Kindergarten and sixth grade are primary entry points into the school.
- Our students' 2013 high school acceptances included Bentley, Bishop O' Dowd, College Preparatory School, Head-Royce, International High School, and Lick-Wilmerding. College acceptances for the class of 2009 included Stanford, Dartmouth, Wesleyan, Rice, Spelman, and the University of California at Berkeley.
- The St. Paul's Admissions process begins in the fall prior to the planned year of attendance. The applications process has three required steps: A tour of the School, the completion of an application, and an assessment. For details, please visit our website: https://www.spes.org/Admissions/Overview.We look forward to getting to know your family.
Source: Verified school update
Frequently Asked Questions
How much does St. Pauls Episcopal School cost?
St. Pauls Episcopal School's tuition is approximately $35,490 for private students.
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What is St. Pauls Episcopal School's ranking?
St. Pauls Episcopal School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in California for: Largest student body.
When is the application deadline for St. Pauls Episcopal School?
The application deadline for St. Pauls Episcopal School is Jan. 15 / rolling (applications are due on Jan. 15 but additional applications are reviewed year-round as space permits ).
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