St. Catherine of Siena Catholic School
Diocesan school · Grades Pre-K–8
Wake Forest, NC
520 W Holding Ave, Wake Forest, NC 27587
Overall grade: B
ChooseAPrivateSchool.com grade, from official facts compared with similar schools.
- B-Class size
- A-Years serving families
- ADiversity
What stands out
- The only Catholic school in Wake Forest
- Growing: enrollment up 74% since 2011–12
- Serving families in Wake Forest since at least 2011
In Wake Forest, North Carolina, St. Catherine of Siena Catholic School is a Catholic diocesan school for students from pre-K through 8th grade. About 237 students attend, with roughly 18 students per teacher. Enrollment is up about 74% since 2011–12. The school is part of the Diocese of Raleigh. The school day runs about 6.5 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
- 237
- Teachers
- 13 (full-time equivalent)
- Students per teacher
- 18.2
- Boys and girls
- Coed · 118 girls, 119 boys
- Religious affiliation
- Catholic · Diocesan school
- Diocese
- Diocese of Raleigh
- School day
- About 6.5 hours
- School year
- 180 days
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How it compares
- A smaller school: fewer students than 53% of Catholic elementary schools in North Carolina.
- Compared with 36 Catholic elementary schools in North Carolina.
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 North Carolina
These state programs can help pay private school tuition. Only participating schools can accept them, so ask St. Catherine of Siena Catholic School whether it takes part.
- Opportunity Scholarship · Voucher or scholarship
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. Catherine of Siena Catholic School
What grades does St. Catherine of Siena Catholic School serve?
St. Catherine of Siena Catholic School serves grades Pre-K–8.
How many students attend St. Catherine of Siena Catholic School?
About 237 students, with 18 students per teacher, according to official records.
How much is tuition at St. Catherine of Siena 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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