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St. Dominic Academy

Diocesan school · Grades Pre-K–5

Lewiston, ME

17 Baird Ave, Lewiston, ME 04240

Overall grade: B+

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What stands out

  • Smaller classes than 68% of Catholic schools nationwide

St. Dominic Academy is a Catholic diocesan school in Lewiston, Maine, for students from pre-K through 5th grade. It has about 188 students and around 10 students per teacher, smaller classes than 68% of Catholic elementary schools nationwide. The school is part of the Diocese of Portland. Students attend about 6.5 hours a day, 175 days a year.

At a glance

Grades
Grades Pre-K–5
Students
188
Teachers
18 (full-time equivalent)
Students per teacher
10.4
Boys and girls
Coed · 80 girls, 108 boys
Religious affiliation
Catholic · Diocesan school
School day
About 6.5 hours
School year
175 days
Library
Yes

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    How it compares

    • Smaller classes than 68% of Catholic elementary schools nationwide (10 students per teacher).
    • Larger than 52% of Catholic elementary schools nationwide.
    • Compared with 3,830 Catholic elementary schools nationwide.

    Students by grade

    Pre-K18
    K24
    133
    229
    329
    438
    535

    Student body

    White78%
    Black20%
    Asian3%

    Member of

    • National Catholic Educational Association

    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. Dominic Academy

    What grades does St. Dominic Academy serve?

    St. Dominic Academy serves grades Pre-K–5.

    How many students attend St. Dominic Academy?

    About 188 students, with 10 students per teacher, according to official records.

    How much is tuition at St. Dominic Academy?

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