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St. Mary Help of Christians Catholic School

Parish school · Grades K–8

Aiken, SC

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118 York St SE, Aiken, SC 29801

Overall grade: A-

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

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

What stands out

  • The only Catholic school in Aiken
  • Serving families in Aiken since at least 2011

In Aiken, South Carolina, St. Mary Help of Christians Catholic School is a Catholic parish school for students from kindergarten through 8th grade. About 217 students attend, with roughly 11 students per teacher. Its enrollment has held steady since 2011–12. The school is part of the Diocese of Charleston. The school day runs about 7 hours, 180 days a year. South Carolina has programs that can help pay tuition; ask the school whether it takes part.

At a glance

Grades
Grades K–8
Students
217
Teachers
20.6 (full-time equivalent)
Students per teacher
10.5
Boys and girls
Coed · 99 girls, 118 boys
Religious affiliation
Catholic · Parish school
School day
About 7 hours
School year
180 days
Library
Yes

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    How it compares

    • Larger than 73% of Catholic elementary schools in South Carolina.
    • Compared with 22 Catholic elementary schools in South Carolina.

    Students by survey year

    223’11–12195’13–14204’15–16204’17–18212’19–20202’21–22217’23–24

    Total students reported in official records since 2011–12.

    Students by grade

    K20
    122
    229
    325
    420
    532
    624
    727
    818

    Student body

    White70%
    Hispanic or Latino16%
    Two or more races9%
    Asian4%
    Black2%

    Member of

    • National Catholic Educational Association

    Help paying tuition in South Carolina

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

    What grades does St. Mary Help of Christians Catholic School serve?

    St. Mary Help of Christians Catholic School serves grades K–8.

    How many students attend St. Mary Help of Christians Catholic School?

    About 217 students, with 11 students per teacher, according to official records.

    How much is tuition at St. Mary Help of Christians Catholic School?

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

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