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Our Lady Perpetual Help Catholic School

Diocesan school · Grades Pre-K–8

Rocky Mount, NC

315 Hammond St, Rocky Mount, NC 27804

Overall grade: A+

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

  • AClass size
  • BYears serving families
  • A+Diversity

What stands out

  • The only Catholic school in Rocky Mount
  • Smaller classes than 83% of Catholic schools in North Carolina
  • One of the most diverse private schools in North Carolina

In Rocky Mount, North Carolina, Our Lady Perpetual Help Catholic School is a Catholic diocesan school for students from pre-K through 8th grade. About 110 students attend, with roughly 11 students per teacher, smaller classes than 83% of Catholic elementary schools in North Carolina. The school is part of the Diocese of Raleigh. The school day runs about 7 hours, 180 days a year. North Carolina has programs that can help pay tuition; ask the school whether it takes part.

At a glance

Grades
Grades Pre-K–8
Students
110
Teachers
10.5 (full-time equivalent)
Students per teacher
10.5
Boys and girls
Coed · 63 girls, 47 boys
Religious affiliation
Catholic · Diocesan school
School day
About 7 hours
School year
180 days
Library
Yes

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    How it compares

    • Smaller classes than 83% of Catholic elementary schools in North Carolina (11 students per teacher).
    • A smaller school: fewer students than 94% of Catholic elementary schools in North Carolina.
    • Compared with 36 Catholic elementary schools in North Carolina.

    Students by grade

    Pre-K10
    K15
    115
    211
    313
    415
    512
    611
    76
    812

    Student body

    Hispanic or Latino37%
    Black32%
    White26%
    Asian3%
    Two or more races2%

    Member of

    • National Catholic Educational Association

    Help paying tuition in North Carolina

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

    More about North Carolina's programs →

    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 Perpetual Help Catholic School

    What grades does Our Lady Perpetual Help Catholic School serve?

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

    How many students attend Our Lady Perpetual Help Catholic School?

    About 110 students, with 11 students per teacher, according to official records.

    How much is tuition at Our Lady Perpetual Help Catholic School?

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

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