Saint Rose Catholic School, which opened in 1931, was the first Catholic elementary school in Santa Rosa. It served grades 1-8 and was staffed by the Ursuline Sisters. Although the faculty is now 100% lay teachers, the heritage and traditions of the Ursuline Sisters continue to influence the school. We continue to have ties to the Ursuline community through association with the sisters residing in the area. Recently we welcomed back several generations of our alumni as we celebrated the 75th Anniversary of St. Rose School.

Originally the school building was located in downtown Santa Rosa next to Saint Rose Church. Due to Santa Rosa’s stringent earthquake safety standards, the school was moved to its present site in the Mark West / Larkfield area during 1985. A kindergarten was added in 1986, and new preschool was constructed and opened in 1992. In 1991 two portable classrooms were added to the campus to increase the facilities. Our portables house our science lab, classroom space, a counselor’s office, and extended care. Our main building houses nine classrooms, a computer lab/ library, and our administrative offices. In 2001 the multi-purpose building was completed. This has enhanced the liturgical opportunities of Saint Rose School as well as providing a place for drama, music, sports, tutorial, and community and family activities.

Currently, the enrollment is approximately 343 students. While 73% of our families are registered St. Rose parishioners, 18% come from other Catholic parishes, and approximately 9% are non-Catholic. Many of our most active members of St. Rose Parish are our school families.