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St. Marys Cathedral School

Independent Catholic school · Grades Pre-K–5

Amarillo, TX

1200 S Washington St, Amarillo, TX 79102

Overall grade: A

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

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

What stands out

  • Serving families in Amarillo since at least 2011

St. Marys Cathedral School is an independent Catholic school in Amarillo, Texas, for students from pre-K through 5th grade. It has about 112 students and around 11 students per teacher. It has been listed in official private school records since 2011–12. The school is part of the Diocese of Amarillo. Students attend about 7 hours a day, 180 days a year. Texas has programs that can help pay tuition; ask the school whether it takes part.

At a glance

Grades
Grades Pre-K–5
Students
112
Teachers
10.3 (full-time equivalent)
Students per teacher
10.9
Boys and girls
Coed · 50 girls, 62 boys
Religious affiliation
Catholic · Independent Catholic school
School day
About 7 hours
School year
180 days
Library
Yes

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    How it compares

    • A smaller school: fewer students than 73% of Catholic elementary schools in Texas.
    • Compared with 150 Catholic elementary schools in Texas.

    Students by survey year

    134’11–12175’13–14154’15–16144’17–18129’19–2088’21–22112’23–24

    Total students reported in official records since 2011–12.

    Students by grade

    Pre-K55
    K24
    122
    215
    323
    416
    512

    Student body

    White51%
    Hispanic or Latino34%
    Two or more races9%
    Asian4%
    Black3%

    Member of

    • National Catholic Educational Association

    Help paying tuition in Texas

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

    What grades does St. Marys Cathedral School serve?

    St. Marys Cathedral School serves grades Pre-K–5.

    How many students attend St. Marys Cathedral School?

    About 112 students, with 11 students per teacher, according to official records.

    How much is tuition at St. Marys Cathedral School?

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

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