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St. Marks Cathedral School

Episcopal school · Grades Pre-K–8

Shreveport, LA

2785 Fairfield Ave, Shreveport, LA 71104

Overall grade: A

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

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

What stands out

  • Smaller classes than 62% of Christian schools in Louisiana
  • Serving families in Shreveport since at least 2011

St. Marks Cathedral School is an Episcopal private school in Shreveport, Louisiana, for students from pre-K through 8th grade. It has about 212 students and around 7 students per teacher, smaller classes than 62% of Christian elementary schools in Louisiana. It has been listed in official private school records since 2011–12. Students attend about 7 hours a day, 180 days a year. Louisiana has programs that can help pay tuition; ask the school whether it takes part.

At a glance

Grades
Grades Pre-K–8
Students
212
Teachers
28.8 (full-time equivalent)
Students per teacher
7.4
Boys and girls
Coed · 96 girls, 116 boys
Religious affiliation
Episcopal
School day
About 7 hours
School year
180 days
Library
Yes

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    How it compares

    • Smaller classes than 62% of Christian elementary schools in Louisiana (7 students per teacher).
    • Larger than 78% of Christian elementary schools in Louisiana.
    • Compared with 32 Christian elementary schools in Louisiana.

    Students by survey year

    257’11–12268’13–14290’15–16273’17–18241’19–20228’21–22212’23–24

    Total students reported in official records since 2011–12.

    Students by grade

    Pre-K85
    K21
    125
    222
    327
    422
    516
    628
    722
    829

    Student body

    White85%
    Hispanic or Latino6%
    Black5%
    Asian3%
    Two or more races0%
    American Indian or Alaska Native0%

    Member of

    • National Association of Episcopal Schools
    • National Association of Independent Schools

    Help paying tuition in Louisiana

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

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    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. Marks Cathedral School

    What grades does St. Marks Cathedral School serve?

    St. Marks Cathedral School serves grades Pre-K–8.

    How many students attend St. Marks Cathedral School?

    About 212 students, with 7 students per teacher, according to official records.

    How much is tuition at St. Marks Cathedral School?

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

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