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St. Brendan School

Parish school · Grades Pre-K–8

Mexico, MO

620 S Clark St, Mexico, MO 65265

Overall grade: B

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

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

What stands out

  • Growing: enrollment up 18% since 2011–12
  • Serving families in Mexico since at least 2011

St. Brendan School is a Catholic parish school in Mexico, Missouri, for students from pre-K through 8th grade. It has about 147 students and around 12 students per teacher. Enrollment has grown about 18% since 2011–12. The school is part of the Diocese of Jefferson City. Students attend about 8 hours a day, 170 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
147
Teachers
12.5 (full-time equivalent)
Students per teacher
11.8
Boys and girls
Coed · 77 girls, 70 boys
Religious affiliation
Catholic · Parish school
School day
About 8 hours
School year
170 days
Library
Yes

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    How it compares

    • A smaller school: fewer students than 54% of Catholic elementary schools in Missouri.
    • Compared with 154 Catholic elementary schools in Missouri.

    Students by survey year

    125’11–12136’13–14135’15–16135’19–20155’21–22147’23–24

    Total students reported in official records since 2011–12.

    Students by grade

    Pre-K37
    K15
    114
    217
    319
    419
    516
    617
    717
    813

    Student body

    White93%
    Two or more races5%
    Hispanic or Latino2%

    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. Brendan School whether it takes part.

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    • 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?
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    Questions about St. Brendan School

    What grades does St. Brendan School serve?

    St. Brendan School serves grades Pre-K–8.

    How many students attend St. Brendan School?

    About 147 students, with 12 students per teacher, according to official records.

    How much is tuition at St. Brendan 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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