Campus grounds at St. Perpetua School, Lafayette

History of St. Perpetua

A rich legacy of faith, education, and community spanning seven decades.

1952

Archbishop John J. Mitty of San Francisco establishes St. Perpetua Parish.

1953

Church and parish hall open for worship and community gatherings.

1961

Rectory and school building constructed on Hamlin Road.

1963

School opens with 200 students in grades 1–5, staffed by Sisters of St. Joseph of Carondelet.

1967

First graduating class — 35 students — walks across the stage on June 10th.

2002

Classroom expansion adds 13,000 square feet of educational space.

2014

Jr. K (Transitional Kindergarten) program launches in August.

2017–2019

Great Hall expanded from 3,500 to 10,500 square feet.

Today

269 students (Jr. K–8th) with 33 teachers and staff. 88% of teachers are credentialed; 20% hold Master's degrees.

1952

Parish Founded

269

Students Enrolled

33

Teachers & Staff

88%

Credentialed Teachers