Since it's dedication in August 1964, Mother Catherine Spalding School has served as a place of learning and of worship for forty-two graduating classes.
At Mother Catherine Spalding School we challenge your child to grow as a student, as a child of God, and as a member of a community.
These three areas of formation constitute the core of everything we do.
Mother Catherine Spalding School strives to promote the message of Jesus Christ through prayer, work and example while providing structured and enhanced educational programs.
These programs enrich and promote the students' self-esteem, learning, as well as moral and spiritual values.
This Christian community, called Mother Catherine Spalding School, is built from the foundation enhanced by parents, staff, teachers and administrators whose lives are modeled on Gospel values, as they all work together to teach, to serve, to aspire to excellence.
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 219 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
School Overview
School Membership(s)School Assoc.
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-8
School Calendar
Student Body
Total Students
219 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
6%
State avg.: 37%
Students by Grade

Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
16 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
National avg.: 13:1
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
School Notes
- Since it's dedication in August 1964, Mother Catherine Spalding School has served as a place of learning and of worship for forty-two graduating classes. At Mother Catherine Spalding School we challenge your child to grow as a student, as a child of God, and as a member of a community. These three areas of formation constitute the core of everything we do. Mother Catherine Spalding School strives to promote the message of Jesus Christ through prayer, work and example while providing structured and enhanced educational programs. These programs enrich and promote the students' self-esteem, learning, as well as moral and spiritual values. This Christian community, called Mother Catherine Spalding School, is built from the foundation enhanced by parents, staff, teachers and administrators whose lives are modeled on Gospel values, as they all work together to teach, to serve, to aspire to excellence.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
Frequently Asked Questions
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Mother Catherine Academy is often viewed alongside schools like St. John's Elementary School by visitors of our site.
When is the application deadline for Mother Catherine Academy?
The application deadline for Mother Catherine Academy is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
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