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St. Patrick Catholic School

Diocesan school · Grades K–5

Charlotte, NC

1125 Buchanan St, Charlotte, NC 28203

Overall grade: B

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

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

What stands out

  • One of 6 Catholic schools in Charlotte

St. Patrick Catholic School is a Catholic diocesan school in Charlotte, North Carolina, for students from kindergarten through 5th grade. It has about 228 students and around 13 students per teacher. The school is part of the Diocese of Charlotte. Students attend about 7 hours a day, 175 days a year. North Carolina has programs that can help pay tuition; ask the school whether it takes part.

At a glance

Grades
Grades K–5
Students
228
Teachers
17.3 (full-time equivalent)
Students per teacher
13.2
Boys and girls
Coed · 96 girls, 132 boys
Religious affiliation
Catholic · Diocesan school
School day
About 7 hours
School year
175 days
Library
Yes

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    How it compares

    • Smaller classes than 50% of Catholic elementary schools in North Carolina (13 students per teacher).
    • A smaller school: fewer students than 61% of Catholic elementary schools in North Carolina.
    • Compared with 36 Catholic elementary schools in North Carolina.

    Students by survey year

    320’11–12291’13–14228’23–24

    Total students reported in official records since 2011–12.

    Students by grade

    K43
    134
    232
    347
    438
    534

    Student body

    White81%
    Two or more races9%
    Hispanic or Latino8%
    Asian1%
    Black1%

    Member of

    • National Catholic Educational Association

    Help paying tuition in North Carolina

    These state programs can help pay private school tuition. Only participating schools can accept them, so ask St. Patrick Catholic School whether it takes part.

    More about North Carolina'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. Patrick Catholic School

    What grades does St. Patrick Catholic School serve?

    St. Patrick Catholic School serves grades K–5.

    How many students attend St. Patrick Catholic School?

    About 228 students, with 13 students per teacher, according to official records.

    How much is tuition at St. Patrick Catholic School?

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

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