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Holy Child Catholic School

Parish school · Grades Pre-K–8

Arnold, MO

2316 Church Rd, Arnold, MO 63010

Overall grade: B

ChooseAPrivateSchool.com grade, from official facts compared with similar schools.

  • B+Class size
  • A-Years serving families
  • BDiversity

What stands out

  • Growing: enrollment up 17% since 2011–12
  • Serving families in Arnold since at least 2011

In Arnold, Missouri, Holy Child Catholic School is a Catholic parish school for students from pre-K through 8th grade. About 191 students attend, with roughly 14 students per teacher. Enrollment is up about 17% since 2011–12. The school is part of the Archdiocese of St. Louis. The school day runs about 7.5 hours, 179 days a year. Missouri has programs that can help pay tuition; ask the school whether it takes part.

At a glance

Grades
Grades Pre-K–8
Students
191
Teachers
14.1 (full-time equivalent)
Students per teacher
13.5
Boys and girls
Coed · 97 girls, 94 boys
Religious affiliation
Catholic · Parish school
School day
About 7.5 hours
School year
179 days
Library
Yes

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    How it compares

    • Larger than 68% of Catholic elementary schools in Missouri.
    • Compared with 154 Catholic elementary schools in Missouri.

    Students by survey year

    163’11–12173’13–14190’15–16203’17–18205’19–20204’21–22191’23–24

    Total students reported in official records since 2011–12.

    Students by grade

    Pre-K47
    K18
    124
    218
    322
    424
    522
    621
    721
    821

    Student body

    White93%
    Hispanic or Latino4%
    Asian2%
    Black1%

    Help paying tuition in Missouri

    These state programs can help pay private school tuition. Only participating schools can accept them, so ask Holy Child Catholic School whether it takes part.

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    Questions to ask on a tour

    • What is tuition, and what does it include (books, fees, uniforms, trips)?
    • Do you offer financial aid, sibling discounts or payment plans?
    • Do you accept ESA, voucher or tax-credit scholarship funds?
    • How big are classes in my child's grade?
    • What support is there for students who need extra help or more challenge?
    • Is the school accredited, and by whom?
    • What do a typical day and a typical week look like?
    • How does the school communicate with families?

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    Questions about Holy Child Catholic School

    What grades does Holy Child Catholic School serve?

    Holy Child Catholic School serves grades Pre-K–8.

    How many students attend Holy Child Catholic School?

    About 191 students, with 14 students per teacher, according to official records.

    How much is tuition at Holy Child Catholic School?

    Call the school to ask about tuition, financial aid and payment plans. Missouri has programs that can help pay private school tuition; ask whether the school takes part.

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