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St. Paul Catholic School

Diocesan school · Grades Pre-K–8

Fenton, MO

465 New Smizer Mill Rd, Fenton, MO 63026

Overall grade: B+

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

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

What stands out

  • The only Catholic school in Fenton
  • Serving families in Fenton since at least 2011

St. Paul Catholic School is a Catholic diocesan school in Fenton, Missouri, for students from pre-K through 8th grade. It has about 235 students and around 11 students per teacher. It has been listed in official private school records since 2011–12. The school is part of the Archdiocese of St. Louis. Students attend about 6.5 hours a day, 177 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
235
Teachers
20.6 (full-time equivalent)
Students per teacher
11.4
Boys and girls
Coed · 86 girls, 149 boys
Religious affiliation
Catholic · Diocesan school
School day
About 6.5 hours
School year
177 days
Library
Yes

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    How it compares

    • Smaller classes than 53% of Catholic elementary schools in Missouri (11 students per teacher).
    • Larger than 75% of Catholic elementary schools in Missouri.
    • Compared with 154 Catholic elementary schools in Missouri.

    Students by survey year

    365’11–12381’13–14292’15–16245’17–18238’19–20236’21–22235’23–24

    Total students reported in official records since 2011–12.

    Students by grade

    Pre-K65
    K29
    131
    220
    325
    423
    528
    620
    738
    821

    Student body

    White89%
    Asian4%
    Two or more races3%
    Hispanic or Latino3%
    Black1%

    Member of

    • National Catholic Educational Association

    Help paying tuition in Missouri

    These state programs can help pay private school tuition. Only participating schools can accept them, so ask St. Paul Catholic 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 School

    What grades does St. Paul Catholic School serve?

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

    How many students attend St. Paul Catholic School?

    About 235 students, with 11 students per teacher, according to official records.

    How much is tuition at St. Paul Catholic 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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