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2024 Best Catholic Schools in the San Francisco Bay Area

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  1. #4 Best Catholic High Schools in San Francisco Bay Area.

    St. Ignatius College Preparatory School

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    Private School,

    SAN FRANCISCO, CA,

    9-12,

    375 Niche users give it an average review of 4.3 stars.

    Featured Review: Senior says SI is such a fun school! There is always something to do after school whether that be clubs, sports, arts, or other extracurricular and you are strongly encouraged to participate in the student life....

    Read 375 reviews.

    Overall Niche Grade: A+,

    Students: 1,476,

    Student-Teacher Ratio: 12 to 1,

  2. #6 Best Catholic High Schools in San Francisco Bay Area.

    Notre Dame High School

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    Private School,

    SAN JOSE, CA,

    9-12,

    265 Niche users give it an average review of 4.2 stars.

    Featured Review: Junior says The Notre Dame environment has been welcoming and inclusive from the start. The teachers and staff truly care about the students, and everyone is so supportive. Some teachers have had an especially....

    Read 265 reviews.

    Overall Niche Grade: A+,

    Students: 655,

    Student-Teacher Ratio: 10 to 1,

  3. #8 Best Catholic High Schools in San Francisco Bay Area.

    Bishop O'Dowd High School

    Blue checkmark.

    Private School,

    OAKLAND, CA,

    9-12,

    214 Niche users give it an average review of 4.2 stars.

    Featured Review: Sophomore says I have been attending Bishop O'Dowd Highschool for two years now, and safe to say I love it. I am involved in the theater department, have run varsity cross country, joined many and started one club,....

    Read 214 reviews.

    Overall Niche Grade: A+,

    Students: 1,259,

    Student-Teacher Ratio: 13 to 1,

  4. #10 Best Catholic High Schools in San Francisco Bay Area.

    Saint Francis High School

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    Private School,

    MOUNTAIN VIEW, CA,

    9-12,

    310 Niche users give it an average review of 4.2 stars.

    Featured Review: Alum says Attending Saint Francis filled my high school years with opportunity. A good selection of classes allowed me to challenge myself and pursue my interests in a variety of scientific fields. Most of my...Saint Francis is very strong athletically as well, which improved my experience as a track and field athlete. I believe this contributes to school spirit as a whole, since many students participate...The counseling department could use some work, since I did not feel entirely supported by my assigned counselors. Many kids at this school have private tutors, so that could be the reason. Overall, I had a good time at this school and would recommend it to others..

    Read 310 reviews.

    Overall Niche Grade: A+,

    Students: 1,760,

    Student-Teacher Ratio: 16 to 1,

  5. #11 Best Catholic High Schools in San Francisco Bay Area.

    Sacred Heart Cathedral Preparatory

    Blue checkmark.

    Private School,

    SAN FRANCISCO, CA,

    9-12,

    188 Niche users give it an average review of 4.1 stars.

    Featured Review: Alum says Having spent four years at SHC, I can confidently say that I made the right choice to attend SHC over other schools that I was admitted to like SI, Urban, Drew, and Lick. SHC makes it a priority for....

    Read 188 reviews.

    Overall Niche Grade: A+,

    Students: 1,411,

    Student-Teacher Ratio: 15 to 1,

  6. #13 Best Catholic High Schools in San Francisco Bay Area.

    Moreau Catholic High School

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    Private School,

    HAYWARD, CA,

    9-12,

    252 Niche users give it an average review of 4.1 stars.

    Featured Review: Parent says We would like to see more practice teams at Moreau. There are so many kids that love playing sports and need to keep up with physical exercise but get cut from teams like basketball. Hope that they...I would also love to see more opportunities for the parents to get to know each other or the creation of a Parent mentor to guide those parents who are new or have challenges participating in most...Also asking parents about any special need for themselves for additional support. Our family loves that our kids receive great academic learning but more than that we value to importance of a religious education, compass and developing their compassion and empathy. We are very....

    Read 252 reviews.

    Overall Niche Grade: A+,

    Students: 793,

    Student-Teacher Ratio: 14 to 1,

  7. #15 Best Catholic High Schools in San Francisco Bay Area.

    Holy Names High School

    Blue checkmark.

    Private School,

    OAKLAND, CA,

    9-12,

    94 Niche users give it an average review of 4 stars.

    Featured Review: Alum says I really liked the diverse student population, the supportive nature of the students and faculty, and the small classroom environment. Holy Names offers a stellar experience for women in the Bay Area...I would say that my only criticism of the school is that the administration should try to build a connection with a local all-boys school. Girls here don't have a lot of social connections outside of....

    Read 94 reviews.

    Overall Niche Grade: A+,

    Students: 121,

    Student-Teacher Ratio: 6 to 1,

  8. #16 Best Catholic High Schools in San Francisco Bay Area.

    Archbishop Riordan High School

    Blue checkmark.

    Private School,

    SAN FRANCISCO, CA,

    9-12,

    152 Niche users give it an average review of 4.2 stars.

    Featured Review: Junior says I walked into riordan, leaving my closest friends behind at other schools, I was nervous and scared, but little did I know Riordan would open doors of opportunity, lessons, and most importantly, a....

    Read 152 reviews.

    Overall Niche Grade: A+,

    Students: 1,107,

    Student-Teacher Ratio: 17 to 1,

  9. #17 Best Catholic High Schools in San Francisco Bay Area.

    Carondelet High School

    Blue checkmark.

    Private School,

    CONCORD, CA,

    9-12,

    301 Niche users give it an average review of 4 stars.

    Featured Review: Senior says So many people (including myself) come to this school thinking it's a cult. As a senior, I can say it kind of is, in the sense that everyone who comes here feels a deep sense of community, belonging,...If you play Water Polo or basketball, know what you're getting into. They are both incredibly difficult, but SO REWARDING <3.

    Read 301 reviews.

    Overall Niche Grade: A+,

    Students: 800,

    Student-Teacher Ratio: 15 to 1,

  10. #18 Best Catholic High Schools in San Francisco Bay Area.

    Salesian College Preparatory

    Blue checkmark.

    Private School,

    RICHMOND, CA,

    9-12,

    94 Niche users give it an average review of 3.8 stars.

    Featured Review: Senior says My freshman year was done remotely and as you could imagine, it was difficult to integrate myself into the community. The worst part was not being able to meet my classmates in person, causing a....

    Read 94 reviews.

    Overall Niche Grade: A+,

    Students: 416,

    Student-Teacher Ratio: 13 to 1,

  11. #19 Best Catholic High Schools in San Francisco Bay Area.

    St. Mary's College High School

    Blue checkmark.

    Private School,

    BERKELEY, CA,

    9-12,

    236 Niche users give it an average review of 4.1 stars.

    Featured Review: Senior says Saint Mary's College High School is an excellent school that has helped me to progress as a person. Ever since touring the school in 8th grade, I fell in love with the campus because it really does....

    Read 236 reviews.

    Overall Niche Grade: A+,

    Students: 630,

    Student-Teacher Ratio: 16 to 1,

  12. #20 Best Catholic High Schools in San Francisco Bay Area.

    De La Salle High School

    Blue checkmark.

    Private School,

    CONCORD, CA,

    9-12,

    103 Niche users give it an average review of 4.5 stars.

    Featured Review: Senior says I attended De LaSalle High School for the last 4 years. I really enjoyed the brotherhood aspect of the school. The school holds you accountable for making decisions and is there to help if you start....

    Read 103 reviews.

    Overall Niche Grade: A,

    Students: 1,036,

    Student-Teacher Ratio: 13 to 1,

  13. #22 Best Catholic High Schools in San Francisco Bay Area.

    St. Patrick-St. Vincent Catholic High School

    Blue checkmark.

    Private School,

    VALLEJO, CA,

    9-12,

    136 Niche users give it an average review of 4 stars.

    Featured Review: Alum says I was heavily involved at SPSV all throughout high school. I did leadership and sports as well as other extracurriculars. Unfortunately, my family was paying for a Catholic education while it was....

    Read 136 reviews.

    Overall Niche Grade: A,

    Students: 479,

    Student-Teacher Ratio: 15 to 1,

  14. #23 Best Catholic High Schools in San Francisco Bay Area.

    Junipero Serra High School

    Blue checkmark.

    Private School,

    SAN MATEO, CA,

    9-12,

    328 Niche users give it an average review of 4 stars.

    Featured Review: Alum says One of the best aspects of Junipero Serra High School is its commitment to academic excellence. The school offers a wide range of courses, including honors and advanced placement (AP) classes, to....

    Read 328 reviews.

    Overall Niche Grade: A,

    Students: 870,

    Student-Teacher Ratio: 16 to 1,

  15. #24 Best Catholic High Schools in San Francisco Bay Area.

    Mercy High School, Burlingame

    Blue checkmark.

    Private School,

    BURLINGAME, CA,

    9-12,

    125 Niche users give it an average review of 3.8 stars.

    Featured Review: Senior says Mercy High School is an enriching, uplifting institution that empowers the women it educates and facilitates independence, compassion, community service, and innovation. As a Catholic all girls....

    Read 125 reviews.

    Overall Niche Grade: A,

    Students: 365,

    Student-Teacher Ratio: 11 to 1,

  16. #25 Best Catholic High Schools in San Francisco Bay Area.

    ICA Cristo Rey Academy

    Blue checkmark.

    Private School,

    SAN FRANCISCO, CA,

    9-12,

    274 Niche users give it an average review of 3.6 stars.

    Featured Review: Senior says I am a senior currently in ICA and have been applying to colleges that I would like to attend. ICA has there super helpful college counselors that guide us in the right direction for what, how,....

    Read 274 reviews.

    Overall Niche Grade: A,

    Students: 355,

    Student-Teacher Ratio: 12 to 1,

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