St. Rose-mccarthy Catholic School (Top-Ranked 草榴社区 School for 2026)

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St. Rose-mccarthy Catholic School

1000 N Harris St
Hanford, CA 93230

Tel: (559) 584-5218

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St. Rose Thomas McCarthy Catholic School, a Christ-centered community of faith, is dedicated to the education of children.

With parents as primary educators, the faculty and staff facilitate the development of the whole child.

In line with Church teaching and gospel values, our school instills the expectation for each student to become a committed catholic, concerned citizen, confident communicator, and competent problem solver.

Our community of believers acts as the foundation for preparing students for life as members of Church, family, civic, economic, and global communities.

Quick Facts (2026)

Top-Ranked CA School
Grades: Prekindergarten-8
Enrollment: 139 students
Average class size: 19 students
Application Deadline: None / Rolling
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)

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St. Rose-mccarthy Catholic School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in California for:

School Overview

School Membership(s)School Assoc.

National Catholic Educational Association (NCEA)
Other religious school association(s)
Other school association(s)

Religious Affiliation

Catholic

Grades Offered

Grades Prekindergarten-8

Year Founded

1917

Summer School Offered

Yes

School Calendar

Student Body

Total Students

139 students

Student Body Type

Co-ed

% Students of Color

26%

State avg.: 52%

Students by Grade

Academics and Faculty

Total Classroom Teachers

8 teachers

Student-Teacher Ratio

17:1

National avg.:

% Faculty w/Advanced Degree

Average Class Size

19 students

Classroom Dress Code

Casual

School Uniforms

Tuition and Acceptance Rate

Admission Deadline

None / Rolling

Tuition Notes

This is the base tuition for one child.

% on Financial Aid

Admissions Director

Jim Carpenter

School Notes

St. Rose Thomas McCarthy Catholic School, an educational ministry of St. Brigid Parish, prepares students to live productive Catholic lives as members of the Church and society.

Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)

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Quick Facts (2026)

Top-Ranked CA School
Grades: Prekindergarten-8
Enrollment: 139 students
Average class size: 19 students
Application Deadline: None / Rolling
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)

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