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St. Henry Catholic School

Diocesan school · Grades Pre-K–8

Charleston, MO

306 Ct St, Charleston, MO 63834

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 91% of Catholic schools in Missouri
  • Serving families in Charleston since at least 2011

In Charleston, Missouri, St. Henry Catholic School is a Catholic diocesan school for students from pre-K through 8th grade. About 41 students attend, with roughly 6 students per teacher, smaller classes than 91% of Catholic elementary schools in Missouri. The school is part of the Diocese of Springfield-Cape Girardeau. The school day runs about 7 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
41
Teachers
6.4 (full-time equivalent)
Students per teacher
6.4
Boys and girls
Coed · 16 girls, 25 boys
Religious affiliation
Catholic · Diocesan school
School day
About 7 hours
School year
174 days
Library
Yes

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    How it compares

    • Smaller classes than 91% of Catholic elementary schools in Missouri (6 students per teacher).
    • A smaller school: fewer students than 93% of Catholic elementary schools in Missouri.
    • Compared with 154 Catholic elementary schools in Missouri.

    Students by survey year

    82’11–1280’13–1456’15–1650’17–1835’21–2241’23–24

    Total students reported in official records since 2011–12.

    Students by grade

    Pre-K12
    K6
    17
    24
    32
    43
    57
    61
    76
    85

    Student body

    White95%
    Hispanic or Latino2%
    Two or more races2%

    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. Henry Catholic School whether it takes part.

    More about Missouri'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. Henry Catholic School

    What grades does St. Henry Catholic School serve?

    St. Henry Catholic School serves grades Pre-K–8.

    How many students attend St. Henry Catholic School?

    About 41 students, with 6 students per teacher, according to official records.

    How much is tuition at St. Henry 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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