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St. Mary Queen of the Universe School

Diocesan school · Grades Pre-K–6

Salina, KS

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304 E Cloud St, Salina, KS 67401

Overall grade: B+

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

  • A-Class size
  • BYears serving families
  • A-Diversity

What stands out

  • One of 2 Catholic schools in Salina

In Salina, Kansas, St. Mary Queen of the Universe School is a Catholic diocesan school for students from pre-K through 6th grade. About 278 students attend, with roughly 11 students per teacher. Enrollment is up about 12% since 2019–20. The school is part of the Diocese of Salina. The school day runs about 7.5 hours, 164 days a year. Kansas has programs that can help pay tuition; ask the school whether it takes part.

At a glance

Grades
Grades Pre-K–6
Students
278
Teachers
24.9 (full-time equivalent)
Students per teacher
11.2
Boys and girls
Coed · 101 girls, 177 boys
Religious affiliation
Catholic · Diocesan school
School day
About 7.5 hours
School year
164 days
Library
Yes

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    How it compares

    • Smaller classes than 56% of Catholic elementary schools in Kansas (11 students per teacher).
    • Larger than 73% of Catholic elementary schools in Kansas.
    • Compared with 70 Catholic elementary schools in Kansas.

    Students by survey year

    248’19–20281’21–22278’23–24

    Total students reported in official records since 2019–20.

    Students by grade

    Pre-K55
    K46
    134
    230
    347
    454
    536
    631

    Student body

    White80%
    Hispanic or Latino14%
    Asian4%
    Two or more races2%
    Black0%

    Member of

    • National Catholic Educational Association

    Help paying tuition in Kansas

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

    What grades does St. Mary Queen of the Universe School serve?

    St. Mary Queen of the Universe School serves grades Pre-K–6.

    How many students attend St. Mary Queen of the Universe School?

    About 278 students, with 11 students per teacher, according to official records.

    How much is tuition at St. Mary Queen of the Universe School?

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

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