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St. Philip The Apostle School

1363 Cordova St
Pasadena, CA 91106
St Philip The Apostle School's mission is to provide a child-centered learning environment in which the spiritual, intellectual, emotional, and physical needs of each child are met.
As an essential component of the teaching ministry of Saint Philip the Apostle Parish, the school provides an exceptional education by integrating catholic values with high academic standards and service to others. The school embraces an appreciation of diversity and mutual respect and seeks to inspire each student to adopt his or her unique role as a child of God.

Quick Stats (2025)

  • Top Ranked CA School
  • Grades: Prekindergarten-8
  • Enrollment: 571 students
  • Yearly Tuition: $8,550
  • Average class size: 30 students
  • Application Deadline: Feb. 7 / rolling
  • Source: Verified school update

Top Rankings

St. Philip The Apostle School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in California for:

Category
Attribute
School History

School Overview

Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-8
ADD/ADHD Support
Yes
Learning Difference Programs
Yes
Learning Programs Supported
Mild Learning Differences
Year Founded
1927
Summer School Offered
Yes
Summer Program Details
School Calendar
First Day of School
Mon. Sep 1, 2025

Student Body

Total Students
571 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
41%
State avg.: 51%
Students by Grade
St. Philip The Apostle School Student By Grade

Academics and Faculty

Total Classroom Teachers
27 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
21:1
National avg.:
% Faculty w/Advanced Degree
75%
Average Class Size
30 students
Classroom Dress Code
Casual
Uniform Required from CKW

Tuition and Acceptance Rate

Admission Deadline
Feb. 7 / rolling
Yearly Tuition Cost
Tuition Notes
Tuition discount to active parishioners.
% on Financial Aid
15%
Admissions Director
Jennifer Ramirez
Application URL
Endowment Size
$1.2 million

Sports

Extracurriculars

Total ExtracurricularsTotal Extra-curric.
9 extracurriculars
ExtracurricularsExtra-curric.
Club or Organization:
Academic Decathon, Chess Club, Falcon Flyer Newspaper, Falcon Fun Thursday, Speech and Debate, Student Council

Arts and Music Programs:
Dance, Drama, School Choir

School Notes

  • We are a parish school, associated with St. Philip the Apostle Parish.
  • We accept parishioner families first, then non-parishioner, then non-Catholic.
  • We are a community built around our Catholic faith.
  • We provide a rigorous, developmentally appropriate curriculum, while education the whole child.
Source: Verified school update

Frequently Asked Questions

How much does St. Philip The Apostle School cost?
St. Philip The Apostle School's tuition is approximately $8,550 for private students.
Does St. Philip The Apostle School offer a summer program?
Yes, St. Philip The Apostle School offers a summer program. Visit their for more information.
What sports does St. Philip The Apostle School offer?
St. Philip The Apostle School offers 7 interscholastic sports: Basketball, Cross Country, Flag Football, Golf, Softball, Track and Field and Volleyball.
What is St. Philip The Apostle School's ranking?
St. Philip The Apostle School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in California for: Largest student body and Oldest founding date.
When is the application deadline for St. Philip The Apostle School?
The application deadline for St. Philip The Apostle School is Feb. 7 / rolling (applications are due on Feb. 7 but additional applications are reviewed year-round as space permits ).

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Quick Stats (2025)

  • Top Ranked CA School
  • Grades: Prekindergarten-8
  • Enrollment: 571 students
  • Yearly Tuition: $8,550
  • Average class size: 30 students
  • Application Deadline: Feb. 7 / rolling
  • Source: Verified school update

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The average private school tuition in Pasadena, CA is $22,065 for elementary schools and $35,679 for high schools (read more about average private school tuition across the country).
The average acceptance rate in Pasadena, CA is 75% (read more about average acceptance rates across the country).

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