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St. Columba Catholic School

Diocesan school · Grades Pre-K–4

Bloomsburg, PA

40 E 3rd St, Bloomsburg, PA 17815

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 98% of Catholic schools in Pennsylvania
  • Serving families in Bloomsburg since at least 2011

St. Columba Catholic School is a Catholic diocesan school in Bloomsburg, Pennsylvania, for students from pre-K through 4th grade. It has about 34 students and around 6 students per teacher, smaller classes than 98% of Catholic elementary schools in Pennsylvania. The school is part of the Diocese of Harrisburg. Students attend about 6.5 hours a day, 181 days a year. Pennsylvania has programs that can help pay tuition; ask the school whether it takes part.

At a glance

Grades
Grades Pre-K–4
Students
34
Teachers
6 (full-time equivalent)
Students per teacher
5.7
Boys and girls
Coed · 10 girls, 24 boys
Religious affiliation
Catholic · Diocesan school
School day
About 6.5 hours
School year
181 days
Library
Yes

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    How it compares

    • Smaller classes than 98% of Catholic elementary schools in Pennsylvania (6 students per teacher).
    • A smaller school: fewer students than 98% of Catholic elementary schools in Pennsylvania.
    • Compared with 243 Catholic elementary schools in Pennsylvania.

    Students by survey year

    100’11–12122’13–14108’15–16102’17–1896’19–2034’23–24

    Total students reported in official records since 2011–12.

    Students by grade

    Pre-K16
    K5
    17
    26
    35
    411

    Student body

    White97%
    Hispanic or Latino3%

    Help paying tuition in Pennsylvania

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

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    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. Columba Catholic School

    What grades does St. Columba Catholic School serve?

    St. Columba Catholic School serves grades Pre-K–4.

    How many students attend St. Columba Catholic School?

    About 34 students, with 6 students per teacher, according to official records.

    How much is tuition at St. Columba Catholic School?

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

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