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St. Mary Cathedral School

Diocesan school · Grades Pre-K–8

Cape Girardeau, MO

210 S Sprigg St, Cape Girardeau, MO 63703

Overall grade: A+

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

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

What stands out

  • Smaller classes than 85% of Catholic schools in Missouri
  • Serving families in Cape Girardeau since at least 2011

St. Mary Cathedral School is a Catholic diocesan school in Cape Girardeau, Missouri, for students from pre-K through 8th grade. It has about 89 students and around 8 students per teacher, smaller classes than 85% of Catholic elementary schools in Missouri. It has been listed in official private school records since 2011–12. The school is part of the Diocese of Springfield-Cape Girardeau. Students attend about 7.5 hours a day, 171 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
89
Teachers
11.8 (full-time equivalent)
Students per teacher
7.5
Boys and girls
Coed · 42 girls, 47 boys
Religious affiliation
Catholic · Diocesan school
School day
About 7.5 hours
School year
171 days
Library
Yes

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    How it compares

    • Smaller classes than 85% of Catholic elementary schools in Missouri (8 students per teacher).
    • A smaller school: fewer students than 73% of Catholic elementary schools in Missouri.
    • Compared with 154 Catholic elementary schools in Missouri.

    Students by survey year

    243’11–12244’13–14227’15–16186’17–18166’19–20127’21–2289’23–24

    Total students reported in official records since 2011–12.

    Students by grade

    Pre-K22
    K11
    113
    211
    35
    417
    58
    66
    76
    812

    Student body

    White80%
    Asian11%
    Two or more races6%
    Black2%
    American Indian or Alaska Native1%

    Help paying tuition in Missouri

    These state programs can help pay private school tuition. Only participating schools can accept them, so ask St. Mary 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. Mary Cathedral School

    What grades does St. Mary Cathedral School serve?

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

    How many students attend St. Mary Cathedral School?

    About 89 students, with 8 students per teacher, according to official records.

    How much is tuition at St. Mary Cathedral 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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