Our families have had a long tradition of attending St. Paul School in San Pablo. On my side of the family my older sister, younger brother and I attended from 1st grade through 8th. On my husband's side his mother and her three siblings attended as well as my husband and his younger sister. We have had countless friends of the family attend as well and it was easy to feel at home. The family atmosphere extended past those we already knew; the faculty and staff were amazingly kind. When the time came to have our daughter start kindergarten, it was a no brainer! Although most of the faculty and staff had changed there were still a few familiar faces and it still felt like home! St. Paul embraced our daughter (c/o 2010) just as I hoped and this has continued for our two sons (c/o 2013 and c/o 2018). Our youngest will be starting Junior Kindergarten in the Fall and she is so excited as she already feels at home! Thank you to Mrs. Howard and all the amazing teachers and staff who have made our children's education a wonderful experience and who have given them a second home! We would recommend St. Paul to anyone looking for a school where their child will feel safe, loved and well educated! I know choosing a school can be a daunting task as I experienced this when looking for a pre-school for our first-born. We are so excited that St. Paul is now offering a junior kindergarten class! Good luck in your search and I hope you look into St. Paul School in San Pablo! read more

My son has been going to SPS since Kindergarten--5 years now. I used to live in Fairfield and traveled to the Bay Area due to my schooling. I heard so many good things about the school that I decided to check it out myself. When I arrived, immediately the principal gave me a tour and we even hung out in a classroom to see what it was like. I was sold! Kindergarten was tough for my son since he was in Montessori in Preschool. He still did not know all his letters by the time he went into 1st Grade. By the end of 1st Grade, my son was reading book-S! Mr. Wizard and Mrs. Witch gave him the support (along with the Fabulous Mrs. Gray). Wow! I just thought, great, what is 2nd Grade going to be like? 2nd Grade--Busy Bees with Queen Bee Miss J. Gray (yes, daughter of Mrs. Gray). My son was reading at 4th grade level! Wow! 3rd Grade was tough again, but the support from Mrs. Tucker, he went on SWIMMING! Now 4th, Mrs. Sandoval. I was blessed to have a week off work to volunteer for the week in the class. It is amazing how much the kids love her and respect her. I love the UNITY that there is in SPS. It's a family, "where everyone knows your name"! I have since moved back to the Bay Area (Hercules area). I have heard of "other" catholic schools and even visited some of them. I didn't feel the "family-togetherness" in the other schools. So glad I choose SPS! 4 more years to go and it will be so worth it! read more

YOU ARE HOME AT ST PAUL SCHOOL! What better way to recommend a school than from one parent to another. I have always recommended St. Paul's School to many people however I realized today that I should not only share with the parents that I know but with parents who are looking for a GREAT school for their family. "A school has to be right for your family and when you walk into the right school you will know" that is what I was told when I was looking three years ago. When I walked in I knew WE WERE HOME! My son and daughter are very happy which is the most important! All of the teachers are wonderful, patient, loving and really care about their students. The class sizes are small, the after school enrichment programs are excellent. My kids take ballet, Spanish cooking and they love the art programs. All of the staff is wonderful and it really gives you that "family" feeling when you walk in from the teachers, parents and staff. I highly recommend you walking in and taking a look for yourself... and see if St. Paul is the "right school for your family" Trust me you will know. read more

St. Paul is a very good school with parents that are involved in the day to day activities of the school and or students. Having moved my children from catholic schools, three times thus far, i am happy to find a school like St.Paul's next to my home that is fulfilling all, if not most of the needs my children and i as a parent were looking for in a catholic school. The principal and the teachers are very helpful and understanding. They are willing to work with you if you have issues, questions and or problems with the school or curriculum. I am glad and satisfied with Mrs. A, St. Paul's Principal, and her devotion to the school and the children. The school is a 5 star school for me however i gave it 4 stars simply due to the fact that it does not have a huge athletics program where many sports are available to all the grades, especially little league football. In this area there are about 4-5 Catholic schools that i know of and St. Paul's is a great choice. I have 2 daughters and a niece attending and plan to enroll my son and youngest daughter when they reach that age. read more

My daughter has been at St. Paul's School since kindergarten.... and now she's graduating with Principal's Honors this year. (shameless Parent Plug) --- I am in love with Mrs. Garland and the Play Station Program at this school, because I have been a working parent this whole time - sometimes over 50 hours a week! I am pleased to say she made my daughter's late afternoons so much more comfortable for her and for that I am eternally grateful! --- St. Paul's has a great atmosphere, where all the students feel special and are in tune with each other... It is definitely a family environment and I would recommend the school to future parents and families. The only advice I can give working parents is to be very aware of the school's activities, because there are many ways to be able to help out, and I wish I was able to do more... The school relies a lot on the families to help with fundraisers, etc. Being successful is hard work, and if you're the family that strives for success in all aspects, you should enroll in St. Paul's School!! read more

My child attended this school for eight years and is very educated and her learning experience at St. Paul School was said to be amazing. This school has a positive and educated faculty. They all understand the importance of a child's education and faith. They have excellent teachers, strong principal leadership, and great after school programs. I do recommend this school. It is a small school and everyone looks out for each other, which is rarely seen. The teachers are approachable and friendly. Whenever there is a problem they handle it professionally. The school is gated for the safety of the children. After school if I am unable to pick up my child, I could leave them in "Play Station" where you can leave your child if you are unable to pick them up on time. Play Station is very fun place for kids to have fun; either playing on the school's field or making arts-and-crafts in a class room.Now my child is at Salesian High School and is well prepared for this high school. read more

We enrolled our son in St Paul's kindergarten class this year and it was the best decision we ever made. The class size is small (23 in kindergarten), they have a full day of kindergarten, before and after school childcare, after school enrichment classes. There is a real family atmosphere at this school which we love and so does our son. They have work parties, potlucks, BBQ's and sports which allow you to know other parents. As for the education it has been terrific! My sister in law is a public school teacher and has told me what our son is learning in kindergarten goes beyond what is expected in their system which was good to hear. My son has learned so much about the Catholic religion already. He attends church every Friday, learns bible stories and prayers, observes religious days (just had Ash Wed) and most importantly how to treat others with kindness. I can't say enough good things about this school and I have not yet completed the first year. read more

My son is currently a second grader at St. Paul School and I am very excited for my daughter to start kindergarten here next year. My son interviewed at other schools in the area and I chose St. Paul's because the teachers and principal really seemed to understand that each child has different learning styles. My experience with the teachers thus far has been wonderful. They really go above and beyond to help your child reach their potential. The school is small and you feel like you are part of a family. There is no greater example of this than the before- and after-school program. Mrs. Garland has been a second mother to my son and you can tell that she cares very deeply about the children in her care. She is always nurturing the spirit inside them. I have learned much from her myself. read more

We can't say enough about St. Paul School... You will love it too. We have been at St. Paul School for 3 years now and we have both children now attending. My Children are happy and love the teachers, I am involved as a parent and am grateful for the other parents and their passion for the school. The principal Mrs. A has been wonderful these last two years and has taken the school to a new level. All of the teachers are excellent educators and you cannot ask for more in a teacher, we are truly blessed. The class sizes are small, the after school enrichment programs allow kids to take classes that they might not be able to take outside of school and the sports program is great. I highly recommend you taking a tour to see why we love St. Paul School and I know you will agree. read more

When we moved to Hercules, we had to scout for a school for my son 3 months into the school year. I made inquiries to different Catholic schools around the area and St. Paul stood out right away....everyone was just so accommodating, professional and friendly! It felt right the moment I spoke with Mrs. Merriott on the phone and when my family met Mrs. Howard in person. My son is in 3rd grade now and my daughter will enter Kindergarten by the next school year. I want my daughter to have the same quality education as my son is having and for her to experience having a second family outside of her home. I would definitely recommend this school to everyone looking for a quality education and a family environment. read more

As an active parent and the School Board Chairman of this school, I can honestly say that I love being a part of a great school and community. My daughter just graduated from St. Paul School last year and she had attended St. Paul since 2nd grade. She now goes to Salesian High School and I am confident that she is where she's at today with the help of the education she received from St. Paul School. St. Paul has the best well educated staff that I have ever seen. My son, who's now in 2nd grade is still attending St. Paul and will probably attend until middle school. I am confident that my children will always be in great hands at the school. I recommend this school for all your children. read more

I am very happy with my decision to send my child to this school as she embarked her new journey in school as a Kindergartener. Right away, my daughter and I felt very welcome, as if we had known the staff for years. The teachers, staff, and fellow classmates truly make an effort to get to know you and your family's needs on a very personal level, and I am looking forward to seeing her grow in this school both emotionally and spiritually in this loving and safe environment in the coming years. They always have many fun and creative activities planned for the children, and my daughter looks forwards to going to school everyday. read more

We have been a part of the St Paul's School family for 3 years. My daughter is very happy here and we love the teachers! They are so nice to the children and so easy to approach and helpful. The children at St Paul's are very polite, nice and help each other. The stuff at school is great! They take time to know the whole family. There is a new principal and many things are changing, but these are the things how you as a family can help to be a good example for your children in helping the school community. The school also have and aftercare program that the kids love. We are blessed to be a part of St Paul's School family. read more

St. Paul School is an excellent school providing a positive and enriching environment, that motivates each student to do their best. The school emphasizes academics and participation in extra curricular activities. Students are encouraged to reach out to others and contribute to their community. The principal and faculty inspires community involvement and parent support. Students are made to feel proud to be part of the school. The school also does an excellent job in preparing students to develop into young Christians that are active in their community. read more

As a former student of the school and now a parent with 2 children attending, I can not say enough about the school. Yes there have been changes since I was a student, but all for the better. The school is very family oriented and all students are made to feel welcome and safe from the 1st day they arrive. The teachers and staff are over qualified, in my opinion yet they love the students and community they have chosen to be in. It's truly been a great decision to enroll my children at St. Paul and become a part of the school family once again. read more

I am an alumni of St. Paul's as are my brother and sister and my brother-in-law. My nieces and nephews have attended/currently attend/will soon attend this school as well. My family has been a part of St. Paul Church since 1970 and I have seen the school and the church go through many changes, but one thing remains the same- the sense of family. It's a small school where everyone looks out for each other's as their own, you don't see that very much anymore and it's something that I think is worth sharing! read more

I have two sons and one already graduated from St. Paul and now my youngest son will too. I'm a proud parent of St. Paul, the teachers and staff are great. Our school is a zero bullying school, this is not allowed and it is handled accordingly. Things like these are not acceptable at our school, which makes it a great place for any child to grow and feel good about themselves. Thank you teachers and staff for educating our children and caring for their well being. read more

My son's school is fabulous. He has been attending this school since K and will be there to the very end ( 8th Grade). I am not only in love with this school because of the education but also because we are all a family. I know that I can walk in and get a hug. Its all about family and love at this school. We are truly a team. If you want to give your child the best education as well as a family environment - then St. Pauls is for you. No doubt about it. read more

Saint Paul School is the best school for me because they have very good faculty and staff, and very nice enviroment for the children. This school have sports,music, religion and learning languages like spanish or french. One the two children his graduate for this school for almost 11 years ago and I have one on 7 grade for them are the best education and the second home. Mrs Howard is very nice person and Mrs. Merriott is very nice, too. read more