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St. Patrick School

Diocesan school · Grades Pre-K–8

Kansas City, MO

1401 NE 42nd Ter, Kansas City, MO 64116

Overall grade: A+

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

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

What stands out

  • Smaller classes than 96% of Catholic schools in Missouri
  • Serving families in Kansas City since at least 2011

St. Patrick School is a Catholic diocesan school in Kansas City, Missouri, for students from pre-K through 8th grade. It has about 134 students and around 6 students per teacher, smaller classes than 96% of Catholic elementary schools in Missouri. Its enrollment has held steady since 2011–12. The school is part of the Diocese of Kansas City-St. Joseph. Students attend about 8 hours a day, 176 days a year. Missouri has programs that can help pay tuition; ask the school whether it takes part.

At a glance

Grades
Grades Pre-K–8
Students
134
Teachers
23.9 (full-time equivalent)
Students per teacher
5.6
Boys and girls
Coed · 58 girls, 76 boys
Religious affiliation
Catholic · Diocesan school
School day
About 8 hours
School year
176 days
Library
Yes

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    How it compares

    • Smaller classes than 96% of Catholic elementary schools in Missouri (6 students per teacher).
    • A smaller school: fewer students than 59% of Catholic elementary schools in Missouri.
    • Compared with 154 Catholic elementary schools in Missouri.

    Students by survey year

    124’11–12141’13–14132’15–16123’17–18112’19–20123’21–22134’23–24

    Total students reported in official records since 2011–12.

    Students by grade

    Pre-K11
    K17
    113
    29
    318
    413
    520
    617
    712
    815

    Student body

    White61%
    Asian11%
    Two or more races11%
    Hispanic or Latino10%
    Black7%

    Help paying tuition in Missouri

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

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    • Do you offer financial aid, sibling discounts or payment plans?
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    • 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 School

    What grades does St. Patrick School serve?

    St. Patrick School serves grades Pre-K–8.

    How many students attend St. Patrick School?

    About 134 students, with 6 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. Missouri has programs that can help pay private school tuition; ask whether the school takes part.

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