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St. Dominic Catholic School

Diocesan school · Grades Pre-K–5

Kingsport, TN

1474 E Center St, Kingsport, TN 37664

Overall grade: B+

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

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

What stands out

  • The only Catholic school in Kingsport
  • Growing: enrollment up 33% since 2011–12
  • Serving families in Kingsport since at least 2011

St. Dominic Catholic School is a Catholic diocesan school in Kingsport, Tennessee, for students from pre-K through 5th grade. It has about 85 students and around 12 students per teacher. Enrollment has grown about 33% since 2011–12. The school is part of the Diocese of Knoxville. Students attend about 7 hours a day, 176 days a year. Tennessee has programs that can help pay tuition; ask the school whether it takes part.

At a glance

Grades
Grades Pre-K–5
Students
85
Teachers
7.1 (full-time equivalent)
Students per teacher
12
Boys and girls
Coed · 51 girls, 34 boys
Religious affiliation
Catholic · Diocesan school
School day
About 7 hours
School year
176 days
Library
Yes

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    How it compares

    • A smaller school: fewer students than 87% of Catholic elementary schools in Tennessee.
    • Compared with 23 Catholic elementary schools in Tennessee.

    Students by survey year

    64’11–1260’13–1476’15–1674’17–1879’19–2081’21–2285’23–24

    Total students reported in official records since 2011–12.

    Students by grade

    Pre-K33
    K18
    117
    210
    312
    415
    513

    Student body

    White74%
    Two or more races11%
    Hispanic or Latino7%
    Black5%
    Asian4%

    Member of

    • National Catholic Educational Association

    Help paying tuition in Tennessee

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

    More about Tennessee's programs →

    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 Catholic School

    What grades does St. Dominic Catholic School serve?

    St. Dominic Catholic School serves grades Pre-K–5.

    How many students attend St. Dominic Catholic School?

    About 85 students, with 12 students per teacher, according to official records.

    How much is tuition at St. Dominic Catholic School?

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

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