WE ARE ST. BARBARA
CATHOLIC SCHOOL

FOUNDED IN FAITH, DRIVEN BY EXCELLENCE.

St. Barbara Catholic School, guided by Pax Christi Academies, serves TK–8th grade students from Garden Grove and surrounding Orange County communities by providing a welcoming, faith-centered environment where every child is known, valued, and inspired to grow.

Guided by the Pax Christi Academies’ Four Pillars, we empower students through:

  • Faith || A dynamic apologetics and faith-science curriculum, developed by Fr. Robert J. Spitzer, S.J., nurtures confident young evangelists grounded in Church teaching.

  • Character || The Education in Virtue program, created by the Dominican Sisters, cultivates moral integrity and intentional discipleship at school and at home.

  • Intellect || A rigorous, personalized academic approach uses adaptive tools like i-Ready to challenge and support every individual learner.

  • Citizenship || A supplemental civics curriculum helps students understand their rights and responsibilities as engaged, informed citizens.

We invite you to discover the meaningful opportunities at St. Barbara Catholic School!

AT A GLANCE

NETWORK OF FIVE SCHOOLS LEVERAGING RESOURCES - A NEW MODEL FOR CATHOLIC EDUCATION.

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ESTABLISHED SINCE 1963.
OVER HALF A CENTURY OF SHAPING FUTURE LEADERS.

1963

CURRICULAR PARTNERS PROVIDING A ROBUST CURRICULUM FOR ALL STUDENTS.

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OF STUDENTS RE-ENROLLED FOR THE 2025-2026 SCHOOL YEAR.

92%

OF OUR TEACHERS ARE TRAINED IN OUR CORE INSTRUCTIONAL STRATEGY: STATION ROTATION

100%

What is pax christi academies?

A new model for catholic education

Pax Christi Academies is a network of five parish-based Preschool–8th Grade schools in Orange County, founded in 2024 to revitalize Catholic education. Led by a dedicated team and supported by church leadership, Pax Christi Academies empowers clergy to focus on parish life while ensuring students grow in faith, intellect, character, and citizenship.

Rooted in Christ and committed to academic excellence, Pax Christi Academies offers a new model, accessible, mission-driven, and built for the future.

SCHOLARSHIPS AVAILABLE

We believe every child deserves the opportunity to grow in faith, wisdom, and community. Our school is committed to providing a Catholic education that nurtures the whole child: mind, body, and spirit. We understand that every family’s circumstances are different. If you are considering joining our school community, we encourage you to reach out and contact us. We’re here to work with you and provide information about tuition, scholarship options, and how we can partner together in your child’s formation at St. Barbara. We would love to welcome you into our school family!

Call our office for more details: (714) 775-9477

NEWS & EVENTS

  • PHASE 2 RENOVATIONS

    Big news from St. Barbara’s Catholic School! 🚧
    We’ve officially broken ground on Phase 2 of our Site Improvements and Athletic Field project! Construction is now underway, and we’re aiming to complete this exciting phase by September 2025.

    We can’t wait to enhance our campus, creating even better spaces for our students to learn, grow, and play.

    A heartfelt THANK YOU to St. Barbara Catholic Parish, the Diocese of Orange, and Shea Family Charities for making this dream a reality.

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