Mater Christi School
Independent Catholic school · Grades Pre-K–8
Burlington, VT
50 Mansfield Ave, Burlington, VT 05401
Overall grade: A+
ChooseAPrivateSchool.com grade, from official facts compared with similar schools.
- A+Class size
- B+Years serving families
- B+Diversity
What stands out
- The largest of 12 Catholic schools in Vermont
- Smaller classes than 85% of Catholic schools nationwide
- Growing: enrollment up 24% since 2011–12
- Serving families in Burlington since at least 2011
Mater Christi School is an independent Catholic school in Burlington, Vermont, for students from pre-K through 8th grade. It has about 270 students and around 8 students per teacher, smaller classes than 85% of Catholic elementary schools nationwide. Enrollment has grown about 24% since 2011–12. The school is part of the Diocese of Burlington. Students attend about 7 hours a day, 181 days a year.
At a glance
- Grades
- Grades Pre-K–8
- Students
- 270
- Teachers
- 33 (full-time equivalent)
- Students per teacher
- 8.2
- Boys and girls
- Coed · 140 girls, 130 boys
- Religious affiliation
- Catholic · Independent Catholic school
- Diocese
- Diocese of Burlington
- School day
- About 7 hours
- School year
- 181 days
- Library
- Yes
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How it compares
- Smaller classes than 85% of Catholic elementary schools nationwide (8 students per teacher).
- Larger than 73% of Catholic elementary schools nationwide.
- Compared with 3,830 Catholic elementary schools nationwide.
Students by survey year
Total students reported in official records since 2011–12.
Students by grade
Student body
Member of
- National Catholic Educational Association
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?
Questions about Mater Christi School
What grades does Mater Christi School serve?
Mater Christi School serves grades Pre-K–8.
How many students attend Mater Christi School?
About 270 students, with 8 students per teacher, according to official records.
How much is tuition at Mater Christi School?
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