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St. Anns School

Diocesan school · Grades Pre-K–6

Carthage, MO

1156 Grand Ave, Carthage, MO 64836

Overall grade: A

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

  • A+Class size
  • B+Years serving families

What stands out

  • Smaller classes than 90% of Catholic schools in Missouri

St. Anns School is a Catholic diocesan school in Carthage, Missouri, for students from pre-K through 6th grade. It has about 46 students and around 7 students per teacher, smaller classes than 90% of Catholic elementary schools in Missouri. The school is part of the Diocese of Springfield-Cape Girardeau. Students attend about 7.5 hours a day, 174 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–6
Students
46
Teachers
7 (full-time equivalent)
Students per teacher
6.6
Boys and girls
Coed · 10 girls, 36 boys
Religious affiliation
Catholic · Diocesan school
School day
About 7.5 hours
School year
174 days
Library
Yes

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    How it compares

    • Smaller classes than 90% of Catholic elementary schools in Missouri (7 students per teacher).
    • A smaller school: fewer students than 90% of Catholic elementary schools in Missouri.
    • Compared with 154 Catholic elementary schools in Missouri.

    Students by survey year

    48’11–1252’13–1464’15–1650’17–1846’23–24

    Total students reported in official records since 2011–12.

    Students by grade

    Pre-K21
    K3
    112
    212
    37
    44
    57
    61

    Student body

    Hispanic or Latino89%
    White9%
    Asian2%

    Member of

    • National Catholic Educational Association

    Help paying tuition in Missouri

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

    More about Missouri'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 St. Anns School

    What grades does St. Anns School serve?

    St. Anns School serves grades Pre-K–6.

    How many students attend St. Anns School?

    About 46 students, with 7 students per teacher, according to official records.

    How much is tuition at St. Anns 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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