Two South Sacramento Catholic Schools to Close, Consolidate

Diocese of Sacramento announces consolidation of schools into single campus

Published on Feb. 5, 2026

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The Diocese of Sacramento has announced that two Catholic schools in South Sacramento will be closing at the end of the 2025-2026 academic year, with the students and programs being consolidated into a single campus.

Why it matters

The closures are part of a broader trend of declining Catholic school enrollment in the region, as families face rising costs and shifting educational preferences. The consolidation aims to streamline operations and resources, but will disrupt students and families in the affected communities.

The details

According to the Diocese, St. Mary's Catholic School and St. Joseph's Catholic School will both be shutting down in June 2026, with students and programs being merged into a single campus location. The Diocese cited declining enrollment and financial pressures as the primary reasons for the consolidation.

  • The schools will close at the end of the 2025-2026 academic year in June 2026.

The players

Diocese of Sacramento

The Catholic diocese overseeing the South Sacramento region, responsible for the administration and operations of local Catholic schools.

St. Mary's Catholic School

One of the two Catholic schools in South Sacramento that will be closing as part of the consolidation.

St. Joseph's Catholic School

The second of the two Catholic schools in South Sacramento that will be closing as part of the consolidation.

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What they’re saying

“We understand this will be a difficult transition for our school communities, but it is necessary to ensure the long-term sustainability of Catholic education in this region.”

— Bishop Michael Barber, Bishop of the Diocese of Sacramento (abc10.com)

What’s next

The Diocese plans to hold community meetings in the coming months to discuss the consolidation plans and provide support for affected students and families.

The takeaway

The closure of these two Catholic schools reflects the broader challenges facing religious and private education, as families grapple with rising costs and shifting educational preferences. The Diocese's consolidation aims to streamline operations, but will still disrupt students and communities in South Sacramento.