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St. Mark Catholic School

Diocesan school · Grades Pre-K–8

Wilmington, NC

1013 Eastwood Rd, Wilmington, NC 28403

Overall grade: B-

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

  • BClass size
  • BYears serving families
  • B+Diversity

What stands out

  • The only Catholic school in Wilmington

St. Mark Catholic School is a Catholic diocesan school in Wilmington, North Carolina, for students from pre-K through 8th grade. It has about 478 students and around 16 students per teacher. The school is part of the Diocese of Raleigh. Students attend about 7 hours a day, 179 days a year. North Carolina has programs that can help pay tuition; ask the school whether it takes part.

At a glance

Grades
Grades Pre-K–8
Students
478
Teachers
29.1 (full-time equivalent)
Students per teacher
16.4
Boys and girls
Coed · 248 girls, 230 boys
Religious affiliation
Catholic · Diocesan school
School day
About 7 hours
School year
179 days
Library
Yes

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    How it compares

    • Larger than 83% of Catholic elementary schools in North Carolina.
    • Compared with 36 Catholic elementary schools in North Carolina.

    Students by grade

    Pre-K36
    K40
    145
    247
    349
    448
    549
    662
    768
    870

    Student body

    White88%
    Hispanic or Latino7%
    Two or more races4%
    Black1%
    Asian0%

    Member of

    • National Catholic Educational Association

    Help paying tuition in North Carolina

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

    More about North Carolina'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. Mark Catholic School

    What grades does St. Mark Catholic School serve?

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

    How many students attend St. Mark Catholic School?

    About 478 students, with 16 students per teacher, according to official records.

    How much is tuition at St. Mark Catholic School?

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

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