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Our Lady Catholic School

Parish school · Grades Pre-K–8

Festus, MO

1599 Saint Marys Ln, Festus, MO 63028

Overall grade: B

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

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

What stands out

  • One of 2 Catholic schools in Festus

In Festus, Missouri, Our Lady Catholic School is a Catholic parish school for students from pre-K through 8th grade. About 181 students attend, with roughly 12 students per teacher. The school is part of the Archdiocese of St. Louis. The school day runs about 7.5 hours, 175 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
181
Teachers
15.1 (full-time equivalent)
Students per teacher
12
Boys and girls
Coed · 95 girls, 86 boys
Religious affiliation
Catholic · Parish school
School day
About 7.5 hours
School year
175 days
Library
Yes

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    How it compares

    • Larger than 64% of Catholic elementary schools in Missouri.
    • Compared with 154 Catholic elementary schools in Missouri.

    Students by survey year

    281’11–12285’13–14263’15–16181’19–20181’23–24

    Total students reported in official records since 2011–12.

    Students by grade

    Pre-K80
    K17
    124
    226
    311
    421
    519
    618
    727
    818

    Student body

    White92%
    Two or more races4%
    Asian2%
    Hispanic or Latino2%

    Help paying tuition in Missouri

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

    What grades does Our Lady Catholic School serve?

    Our Lady Catholic School serves grades Pre-K–8.

    How many students attend Our Lady Catholic School?

    About 181 students, with 12 students per teacher, according to official records.

    How much is tuition at Our Lady 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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