St. Paul Catholic School
Diocesan school · Grades Pre-K–8
New Bern, NC
3007 Country Club Rd, New Bern, NC 28562
Overall grade: A
ChooseAPrivateSchool.com grade, from official facts compared with similar schools.
- B+Class size
- A-Years serving families
- ADiversity
What stands out
- The only Catholic school in New Bern
- Growing: enrollment up 32% since 2011–12
- Serving families in New Bern since at least 2011
In New Bern, North Carolina, St. Paul Catholic School is a Catholic diocesan school for students from pre-K through 8th grade. About 177 students attend, with roughly 14 students per teacher. Enrollment is up about 32% since 2011–12. The school is part of the Diocese of Raleigh. The school day runs about 7 hours, 180 days a year. North Carolina has programs that can help pay tuition; ask the school whether it takes part.
At a glance
- Grades
- Grades Pre-K–8
- Students
- 177
- Teachers
- 12.8 (full-time equivalent)
- Students per teacher
- 13.8
- Boys and girls
- Coed · 91 girls, 86 boys
- Religious affiliation
- Catholic · Diocesan school
- Diocese
- Diocese of Raleigh
- School day
- About 7 hours
- School year
- 180 days
- Library
- Yes
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How it compares
- A smaller school: fewer students than 78% of Catholic elementary schools in North Carolina.
- Compared with 36 Catholic elementary schools in North Carolina.
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 North Carolina
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.
- Opportunity Scholarship · Voucher or 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. 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 177 students, with 14 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. North Carolina has programs that can help pay private school tuition; ask whether the school takes part.
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