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St. Monica Catholic School

Diocesan school · Grades Pre-K–8

Dallas, TX

4140 Walnut Hill Ln, Dallas, TX 75229

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 Dallas since at least 2011

St. Monica Catholic School is a Catholic diocesan school in Dallas, Texas, for students from pre-K through 8th grade. It has about 620 students and around 12 students per teacher. It has been listed in official private school records since 2011–12. The school is part of the Diocese of Dallas. Students attend about 8 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–8
Students
620
Teachers
53.4 (full-time equivalent)
Students per teacher
11.6
Boys and girls
Coed · 298 girls, 322 boys
Religious affiliation
Catholic · Diocesan school
School day
About 8 hours
School year
180 days
Library
Yes

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    How it compares

    • Larger than 97% of Catholic elementary schools in Texas.
    • Compared with 150 Catholic elementary schools in Texas.

    Students by survey year

    810’11–12764’13–14766’15–16757’17–18618’19–20688’21–22620’23–24

    Total students reported in official records since 2011–12.

    Students by grade

    Pre-K103
    K67
    173
    266
    375
    470
    572
    664
    770
    863

    Student body

    White58%
    Hispanic or Latino27%
    Two or more races6%
    Asian5%
    Black2%
    American Indian or Alaska Native1%
    Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander1%

    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. Monica Catholic School whether it takes part.

    More about Texas's programs →

    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. Monica Catholic School

    What grades does St. Monica Catholic School serve?

    St. Monica Catholic School serves grades Pre-K–8.

    How many students attend St. Monica Catholic School?

    About 620 students, with 12 students per teacher, according to official records.

    How much is tuition at St. Monica Catholic 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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