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St. Ignatius Catholic School

Diocesan school · Grades Pre-K–8

Meridian, ID

6180 N Meridian Rd, Meridian, ID 83646

Overall grade: B-

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

  • BClass size
  • BYears serving families
  • A-Diversity

What stands out

  • The only Catholic school in Meridian
  • One of the 3 largest Catholic schools in Idaho

St. Ignatius Catholic School is a Catholic diocesan school in Meridian, Idaho, for students from pre-K through 8th grade. It has about 428 students and around 18 students per teacher. The school is part of the Diocese of Boise. Students attend about 7 hours a day, 168 days a year. Idaho has programs that can help pay tuition; ask the school whether it takes part.

At a glance

Grades
Grades Pre-K–8
Students
428
Teachers
24.1 (full-time equivalent)
Students per teacher
17.8
Boys and girls
Coed · 202 girls, 226 boys
Religious affiliation
Catholic · Diocesan school
School day
About 7 hours
School year
168 days
Library
Yes

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    How it compares

    • Larger than 92% of Catholic elementary schools in Idaho.
    • Compared with 13 Catholic elementary schools in Idaho.

    Students by grade

    Pre-K58
    K40
    TK9
    147
    252
    348
    450
    550
    650
    741
    841

    Student body

    White74%
    Hispanic or Latino13%
    Two or more races8%
    Black2%
    Asian2%
    American Indian or Alaska Native1%
    Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander0%

    Member of

    • National Catholic Educational Association

    Help paying tuition in Idaho

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

    More about Idaho'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. Ignatius Catholic School

    What grades does St. Ignatius Catholic School serve?

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

    How many students attend St. Ignatius Catholic School?

    About 428 students, with 18 students per teacher, according to official records.

    How much is tuition at St. Ignatius Catholic School?

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

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