St. Patrick School
Diocesan school · Grades Pre-K–8
Carlisle, PA
87 Marsh Dr, Carlisle, PA 17015
Overall grade: B
ChooseAPrivateSchool.com grade, from official facts compared with similar schools.
- BClass size
- A-Years serving families
- B+Diversity
What stands out
- The only Catholic school in Carlisle
- Growing: enrollment up 31% since 2011–12
- Serving families in Carlisle since at least 2011
St. Patrick School is a Catholic diocesan school in Carlisle, Pennsylvania, for students from pre-K through 8th grade. It has about 362 students and around 15 students per teacher. Enrollment has grown about 31% since 2011–12. The school is part of the Diocese of Harrisburg. Students attend about 6.5 hours a day, 180 days a year. Pennsylvania has programs that can help pay tuition; ask the school whether it takes part.
At a glance
- Grades
- Grades Pre-K–8
- Students
- 362
- Teachers
- 23.8 (full-time equivalent)
- Students per teacher
- 15.2
- Boys and girls
- Coed · 191 girls, 171 boys
- Religious affiliation
- Catholic · Diocesan school
- Diocese
- Diocese of Harrisburg
- School day
- About 6.5 hours
- School year
- 180 days
- Library
- Yes
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How it compares
- Larger than 88% of Catholic elementary schools in Pennsylvania.
- Compared with 243 Catholic elementary schools in Pennsylvania.
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 Pennsylvania
These state programs can help pay private school tuition. Only participating schools can accept them, so ask St. Patrick School whether it takes part.
- Opportunity Scholarship Tax Credit (OSTC) · Tax-credit scholarship
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. Patrick School
What grades does St. Patrick School serve?
St. Patrick School serves grades Pre-K–8.
How many students attend St. Patrick School?
About 362 students, with 15 students per teacher, according to official records.
How much is tuition at St. Patrick School?
Call the school to ask about tuition, financial aid and payment plans. Pennsylvania has programs that can help pay private school tuition; ask whether the school takes part.
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