St. Mary's Catholic School & Preschool
Parish school · Grades Pre-K–6
Paragould, AR
310 N 2nd St, Paragould, AR 72450
Overall grade: A
ChooseAPrivateSchool.com grade, from official facts compared with similar schools.
- AClass size
- A-Years serving families
What stands out
- Smaller classes than 72% of Catholic schools in Arkansas
- Serving families in Paragould since at least 2011
In Paragould, Arkansas, St. Mary's Catholic School & Preschool is a Catholic parish school for students from pre-K through 6th grade. About 37 students attend, with roughly 9 students per teacher, smaller classes than 72% of Catholic elementary schools in Arkansas. Its enrollment has held steady since 2011–12. The school is part of the Diocese of Little Rock. The school day runs about 7 hours, 178 days a year. Arkansas has programs that can help pay tuition; ask the school whether it takes part.
At a glance
- Grades
- Grades Pre-K–6
- Students
- 37
- Teachers
- 4 (full-time equivalent)
- Students per teacher
- 9.2
- Boys and girls
- Coed · 19 girls, 18 boys
- Religious affiliation
- Catholic · Parish school
- Diocese
- Diocese of Little Rock
- School day
- About 7 hours
- School year
- 178 days
- Library
- Yes
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How it compares
- Smaller classes than 72% of Catholic elementary schools in Arkansas (9 students per teacher).
- A smaller school: fewer students than 94% of Catholic elementary schools in Arkansas.
- Compared with 18 Catholic elementary schools in Arkansas.
Students by survey year
Total students reported in official records since 2011–12.
Students by grade
Student body
Member of
- National Catholic Educational Association
Help paying tuition in Arkansas
These state programs can help pay private school tuition. Only participating schools can accept them, so ask St. Mary's Catholic School & Preschool whether it takes part.
- Arkansas Education Freedom Accounts (EFA) · Education savings account
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?
Questions about St. Mary's Catholic School & Preschool
What grades does St. Mary's Catholic School & Preschool serve?
St. Mary's Catholic School & Preschool serves grades Pre-K–6.
How many students attend St. Mary's Catholic School & Preschool?
About 37 students, with 9 students per teacher, according to official records.
How much is tuition at St. Mary's Catholic School & Preschool?
Call the school to ask about tuition, financial aid and payment plans. Arkansas has programs that can help pay private school tuition; ask whether the school takes part.
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