Prince Of Peace Catholic School vs. St. Mark Catholic School
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Student Body
Overview
Prince of Peace Catholic School is a three-time National Blue Ribbon School (2006, 2016, 2023) dedicated to forming students who are faithful, prepared, and confident they can do great things through Christ who strengthens them.
Prince of Peace Catholic School is ministry of Prince of Peace Catholic Church and has proudly served students in the West Plano area in PreK3-8th grade for over 30 years.
The mission of St. Mark the Evangelist Catholic / Parish School is to educate each student in a spirit of faith, gospel values, and academic excellence according to Roman Catholic principles.
It is the mission of this school to encourage students to become knowledgeable, creative persons who make responsible choices in their daily lives as well as allowing and encouraging others to do so.
It is the mission of this school to uphold and teach respect for others as unique individuals and as members of the body of Christ, members who are active participants within Church, local, and global communities.
It is the mission of this school to be a caring, disciplined community in which partnership of Church, school, and home nurture and challenge students as they develop their spiritual, cognitive, physical, emotional endowments.
This school's aim and desired result is to graduate students who are well versed in Catholic faith, academically prepared to continue their education, Christian in attitude and outlook, and prepared to give service to community.
Grades Offered
PK-8
PK-8
Blue Ribbon School
Yes, selected in 2016-2023
Yes, selected in 2007
Learning Difference Programs
Yes
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Learning Programs Supported
Dyslexia
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Year Founded
1991
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Students Body
Total Students
801 students
541 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
Co-ed
% Students of Color
14%
55%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Pre-K Students
90
58
Kindergarten Students
75
56
Grade 1 Students
75
48
Grade 2 Students
75
51
Grade 3 Students
75
42
Grade 4 Students
78
60
Grade 5 Students
81
69
Grade 6 Students
84
56
Grade 7 Students
84
57
Grade 8 Students
84
44
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
68 teachers
34 teachers
% Faculty with Advance Degree
54%
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Average Class Size
22
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Teacher : Student Ratio
1:12
1:16
Classroom Dress Code
Formal
(Uniform)
(Uniform)
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Finances and Admission
Admission Deadline
Feb. 9 / rolling
None / Rolling
Tuition Cost
$8,555
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Admissions Director
Ashley Herrera
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Sports
Total Sports Offered
13
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Sports
Baseball, Basketball, Cheering, Cross Country, Flag Football, Football, Golf, Indoor Soccer, Soccer, Softball, Swimming, Track and Field, Volleyball
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Extracurriculars
Total Extra-curric.Total Extracurriculars
11
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Extra-curric.Extracurriculars
Academic Competitions, Band, Beta Club, Chess Club, Choir, Community Service & Leadership Opportunities, Destination Imagination, Drama Club, RAK (Random Acts of Kindness), Student Ambassador Program, Student Council (Middle School)
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