St. Paul's is a Catholic elementary school serving children in grades kindergarten through 8th.
The mission of St. Paul's School is to educate our students in the Catholic Christian tradition.
We are called to teach as Jesus taught, emphasizing the gospel message of love and service.
We encourage and support the role of parents as the primary educators of their children.
It is our purpose to provide a safe and caring environment with quality instruction designed for academic achievement and faith formation.
We help our students to be responsible to our parish, school and the larger community.
We encourage our students to become fully-integrated individuals, who will continue to grow in their Catholic Christian faith.
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 223 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
School Overview
School Membership(s)School Assoc.
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-8
School Calendar
Student Body
Total Students
223 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
56%
State avg.: 51%
Students by Grade
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
13 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
17:1
National avg.: 13:1
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
School Notes
- St. Paul's is a Catholic elementary school serving children in grades kindergarten through 8th. The mission of St. Paul's School is to educate our students in the Catholic Christian tradition. We are called to teach as Jesus taught, emphasizing the gospel message of love and service. We encourage and support the role of parents as the primary educators of their children. It is our purpose to provide a safe and caring environment with quality instruction designed for academic achievement and faith formation. We help our students to be responsible to our parish, school and the larger community. We encourage our students to become fully-integrated individuals, who will continue to grow in their Catholic Christian faith.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
Frequently Asked Questions
When is the application deadline for St. Pauls?
The application deadline for St. Pauls is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
In what neighborhood is St. Pauls located?
St. Pauls is located in the Noe Valley neighborhood of San Francisco, CA. There are 1 other private schools located in Noe Valley.
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