St. Paul Parish School
Diocesan school · Grades Pre-K–8
Marion, IN
1009 W Kem Rd, Marion, IN 46952
Overall grade: A+
ChooseAPrivateSchool.com grade, from official facts compared with similar schools.
- A+Class size
- B+Years serving families
- ADiversity
What stands out
- The only Catholic school in Marion
- Smaller classes than 93% of Catholic schools in Indiana
- Growing: enrollment up 82% since 2011–12
- Serving families in Marion since at least 2011
In Marion, Indiana, St. Paul Parish School is a Catholic diocesan school for students from pre-K through 8th grade. About 149 students attend, with roughly 8 students per teacher, smaller classes than 93% of Catholic elementary schools in Indiana. Enrollment is up about 82% since 2011–12. The school is part of the Diocese of Lafayette. The school day runs about 8 hours, 180 days a year. Indiana has programs that can help pay tuition; ask the school whether it takes part.
At a glance
- Grades
- Grades Pre-K–8
- Students
- 149
- Teachers
- 18.1 (full-time equivalent)
- Students per teacher
- 8.2
- Boys and girls
- Coed · 47 girls, 102 boys
- Religious affiliation
- Catholic · Diocesan school
- Diocese
- Diocese of Lafayette
- School day
- About 8 hours
- School year
- 180 days
- Library
- Yes
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How it compares
- Smaller classes than 93% of Catholic elementary schools in Indiana (8 students per teacher).
- A smaller school: fewer students than 74% of Catholic elementary schools in Indiana.
- Compared with 134 Catholic elementary schools in Indiana.
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 Indiana
These state programs can help pay private school tuition. Only participating schools can accept them, so ask St. Paul Parish School whether it takes part.
- Indiana Choice Scholarship Program · 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 Parish School
What grades does St. Paul Parish School serve?
St. Paul Parish School serves grades Pre-K–8.
How many students attend St. Paul Parish School?
About 149 students, with 8 students per teacher, according to official records.
How much is tuition at St. Paul Parish School?
Call the school to ask about tuition, financial aid and payment plans. Indiana has programs that can help pay private school tuition; ask whether the school takes part.
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