St. Gertude Catholic School
Parish school · Grades Pre-K–8
Washington, MO
6520 Hwy Yy, Washington, MO 63090
Overall grade: B-
ChooseAPrivateSchool.com grade, from official facts compared with similar schools.
- B+Class size
- B+Years serving families
- B-Diversity
What stands out
- The smallest classes of any Catholic school in Washington
- Serving families in Washington since at least 2011
In Washington, Missouri, St. Gertude Catholic School is a Catholic parish school for students from pre-K through 8th grade. About 173 students attend, with roughly 13 students per teacher. The school is part of the Archdiocese of St. Louis. The school day runs about 7.5 hours, 174 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
- 173
- Teachers
- 12.9 (full-time equivalent)
- Students per teacher
- 13.4
- Boys and girls
- Coed · 84 girls, 89 boys
- Religious affiliation
- Catholic · Parish school
- Diocese
- Archdiocese of St. Louis
- School day
- About 7.5 hours
- School year
- 174 days
- Library
- Yes
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How it compares
- Larger than 60% of Catholic elementary schools in Missouri.
- Compared with 154 Catholic elementary schools in Missouri.
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 Missouri
These state programs can help pay private school tuition. Only participating schools can accept them, so ask St. Gertude Catholic School whether it takes part.
- MOScholars · Tax-credit 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. Gertude Catholic School
What grades does St. Gertude Catholic School serve?
St. Gertude Catholic School serves grades Pre-K–8.
How many students attend St. Gertude Catholic School?
About 173 students, with 13 students per teacher, according to official records.
How much is tuition at St. Gertude Catholic 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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