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St. Paul Catholic Classical School

Parish school · Grades Pre-K–8

Richardson, TX

720 S Floyd Rd, Richardson, TX 75080

Overall grade: A+

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

  • AClass size
  • A-Years serving families
  • A+Diversity

What stands out

  • Smaller classes than 70% of Catholic schools in Texas
  • Serving families in Richardson since at least 2011

In Richardson, Texas, St. Paul Catholic Classical School is a Catholic parish school for students from pre-K through 8th grade. About 125 students attend, with roughly 8 students per teacher, smaller classes than 70% of Catholic elementary schools in Texas. It has been listed in official private school records since 2011–12. The school is part of the Diocese of Dallas. The school day runs about 7.5 hours, 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
125
Teachers
15.9 (full-time equivalent)
Students per teacher
7.9
Boys and girls
Coed · 62 girls, 63 boys
Religious affiliation
Catholic · Parish school
Program
Special program emphasis
School day
About 7.5 hours
School year
180 days
Library
Yes

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    How it compares

    • Smaller classes than 70% of Catholic elementary schools in Texas (8 students per teacher).
    • A smaller school: fewer students than 63% of Catholic elementary schools in Texas.
    • Compared with 150 Catholic elementary schools in Texas.

    Students by survey year

    314’11–12294’13–14261’15–16245’17–18147’19–20102’21–22125’23–24

    Total students reported in official records since 2011–12.

    Students by grade

    Pre-K12
    K22
    120
    215
    313
    48
    510
    610
    715
    812

    Student body

    Hispanic or Latino39%
    White36%
    Black10%
    Asian10%
    Two or more races6%

    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. Paul Catholic Classical School whether it takes part.

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    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. Paul Catholic Classical School

    What grades does St. Paul Catholic Classical School serve?

    St. Paul Catholic Classical School serves grades Pre-K–8.

    How many students attend St. Paul Catholic Classical School?

    About 125 students, with 8 students per teacher, according to official records.

    How much is tuition at St. Paul Catholic Classical 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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