St. Bernard of Clairvaux School
Diocesan school · Grades Pre-K–8
Dallas, TX
1420 Old Gate Ln, Dallas, TX 75218
Overall grade: A+
ChooseAPrivateSchool.com grade, from official facts compared with similar schools.
- AClass size
- A-Years serving families
- A-Diversity
What stands out
- The smallest classes of any Catholic school in Dallas
- Smaller classes than 75% of Catholic schools in Texas
- Serving families in Dallas since at least 2011
St. Bernard of Clairvaux School is a Catholic diocesan school in Dallas, Texas, for students from pre-K through 8th grade. It has about 125 students and around 8 students per teacher, smaller classes than 75% of Catholic elementary schools in Texas. It has been listed in official private school records since 2011–12. The school is part of the Diocese of Dallas. Students attend about 7 hours a day, 180 days a year. Texas has programs that can help pay tuition; ask the school whether it takes part.
At a glance
- Grades
- Grades Pre-K–8
- Students
- 125
- Teachers
- 16.3 (full-time equivalent)
- Students per teacher
- 7.7
- Boys and girls
- Coed · 64 girls, 61 boys
- Religious affiliation
- Catholic · Diocesan school
- Diocese
- Diocese of Dallas
- School day
- About 7 hours
- School year
- 180 days
- Library
- Yes
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How it compares
- Smaller classes than 75% of Catholic elementary schools in Texas (8 students per teacher).
- A smaller school: fewer students than 63% of Catholic elementary schools in Texas.
- Compared with 150 Catholic elementary schools in Texas.
Students by survey year
Total students reported in official records since 2011–12.
Students by grade
Student body
Member of
- National Catholic Educational Association
Help paying tuition in Texas
These state programs can help pay private school tuition. Only participating schools can accept them, so ask St. Bernard of Clairvaux School whether it takes part.
- Texas Education Freedom Accounts (TEFA) · Education savings account
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 St. Bernard of Clairvaux School
What grades does St. Bernard of Clairvaux School serve?
St. Bernard of Clairvaux School serves grades Pre-K–8.
How many students attend St. Bernard of Clairvaux School?
About 125 students, with 8 students per teacher, according to official records.
How much is tuition at St. Bernard of Clairvaux School?
Call the school to ask about tuition, financial aid and payment plans. Texas has programs that can help pay private school tuition; ask whether the school takes part.
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