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Holy Trinity Catholic School

Parish school · Grades Pre-K–8

Paola, KS

601 E Chippewa St, Paola, KS 66071

Overall grade: A

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

  • AClass size
  • A-Years serving families
  • BDiversity

What stands out

  • Smaller classes than 76% of Catholic schools in Kansas
  • Serving families in Paola since at least 2011

Holy Trinity Catholic School is a Catholic parish school in Paola, Kansas, for students from pre-K through 8th grade. It has about 70 students and around 10 students per teacher, smaller classes than 76% of Catholic elementary schools in Kansas. It has been listed in official private school records since 2011–12. The school is part of the Archdiocese of Kansas City. Students attend about 7 hours a day, 166 days a year. Kansas has programs that can help pay tuition; ask the school whether it takes part.

At a glance

Grades
Grades Pre-K–8
Students
70
Teachers
7.4 (full-time equivalent)
Students per teacher
9.5
Boys and girls
Coed · 35 girls, 35 boys
Religious affiliation
Catholic · Parish school
School day
About 7 hours
School year
166 days
Library
Yes

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    How it compares

    • Smaller classes than 76% of Catholic elementary schools in Kansas (10 students per teacher).
    • A smaller school: fewer students than 86% of Catholic elementary schools in Kansas.
    • Compared with 70 Catholic elementary schools in Kansas.

    Students by survey year

    142’11–12105’13–1482’15–1692’17–1898’19–2094’21–2270’23–24

    Total students reported in official records since 2011–12.

    Students by grade

    Pre-K6
    K6
    112
    28
    38
    45
    59
    66
    79
    87

    Student body

    White96%
    Hispanic or Latino3%
    Two or more races1%

    Member of

    • National Catholic Educational Association

    Help paying tuition in Kansas

    These state programs can help pay private school tuition. Only participating schools can accept them, so ask Holy Trinity 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 Trinity Catholic School

    What grades does Holy Trinity Catholic School serve?

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

    How many students attend Holy Trinity Catholic School?

    About 70 students, with 10 students per teacher, according to official records.

    How much is tuition at Holy Trinity Catholic School?

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

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