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St. Teresa of Calcutta Catholic School

Parish school · Grades Pre-K–8

Mc Sherrystown, PA

316 N St, Mc Sherrystown, PA 17344

Overall grade: A+

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

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

What stands out

  • Smaller classes than 90% of Catholic schools in Pennsylvania
  • Serving families in Mc Sherrystown since at least 2011

In Mc Sherrystown, Pennsylvania, St. Teresa of Calcutta Catholic School is a Catholic parish school for students from pre-K through 8th grade. About 271 students attend, with roughly 8 students per teacher, smaller classes than 90% of Catholic elementary schools in Pennsylvania. Its enrollment has held steady since 2011–12. The school is part of the Diocese of Harrisburg. The school day runs about 7 hours, 180 days a year. Pennsylvania has programs that can help pay tuition; ask the school whether it takes part.

At a glance

Grades
Grades Pre-K–8
Students
271
Teachers
33 (full-time equivalent)
Students per teacher
8.2
Boys and girls
Coed · 138 girls, 133 boys
Religious affiliation
Catholic · Parish school
School day
About 7 hours
School year
180 days
Library
Yes

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    How it compares

    • Smaller classes than 90% of Catholic elementary schools in Pennsylvania (8 students per teacher).
    • Larger than 71% of Catholic elementary schools in Pennsylvania.
    • Compared with 243 Catholic elementary schools in Pennsylvania.

    Students by survey year

    262’11–12241’13–14208’15–16430’17–18329’19–20169’21–22271’23–24

    Total students reported in official records since 2011–12.

    Students by grade

    Pre-K44
    K39
    132
    226
    318
    426
    528
    629
    733
    840

    Student body

    White89%
    Two or more races5%
    Hispanic or Latino4%
    Black1%
    Asian1%

    Member of

    • National Catholic Educational Association

    Help paying tuition in Pennsylvania

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

    What grades does St. Teresa of Calcutta Catholic School serve?

    St. Teresa of Calcutta Catholic School serves grades Pre-K–8.

    How many students attend St. Teresa of Calcutta Catholic School?

    About 271 students, with 8 students per teacher, according to official records.

    How much is tuition at St. Teresa of Calcutta Catholic School?

    Call the school to ask about tuition, financial aid and payment plans. Pennsylvania has programs that can help pay private school tuition; ask whether the school takes part.

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