St. Richard Catholic School
Diocesan school · Grades Pre-K–6
Jackson, MS
100 Holly Dr, Jackson, MS 39206
Overall grade: B+
ChooseAPrivateSchool.com grade, from official facts compared with similar schools.
- B+Class size
- B+Years serving families
- A-Diversity
What stands out
- One of 2 Catholic schools in Jackson
In Jackson, Mississippi, St. Richard Catholic School is a Catholic diocesan school for students from pre-K through 6th grade. About 154 students attend, with roughly 13 students per teacher. The school is part of the Diocese of Jackson. The school day runs about 8 hours, 180 days a year. Mississippi has programs that can help pay tuition; ask the school whether it takes part.
At a glance
- Grades
- Grades Pre-K–6
- Students
- 154
- Teachers
- 12 (full-time equivalent)
- Students per teacher
- 12.8
- Boys and girls
- Coed · 91 girls, 63 boys
- Religious affiliation
- Catholic · Diocesan school
- Diocese
- Diocese of Jackson
- School day
- About 8 hours
- School year
- 180 days
- Library
- Yes
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How it compares
- A smaller school: fewer students than 54% of Catholic elementary schools in Mississippi.
- Compared with 13 Catholic elementary schools in Mississippi.
Students by survey year
Total students reported in official records since 2011–12.
Students by grade
Student body
Member of
- National Catholic Educational Association
- A state or regional independent school association
Help paying tuition in Mississippi
These state programs can help pay private school tuition. Only participating schools can accept them, so ask St. Richard Catholic School whether it takes part.
- Education Scholarship Account (students with disabilities) · Education savings account
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. Richard Catholic School
What grades does St. Richard Catholic School serve?
St. Richard Catholic School serves grades Pre-K–6.
How many students attend St. Richard Catholic School?
About 154 students, with 13 students per teacher, according to official records.
How much is tuition at St. Richard Catholic School?
Call the school to ask about tuition, financial aid and payment plans. Mississippi has programs that can help pay private school tuition; ask whether the school takes part.
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