St. Augustin Catholic School vs. St. Theresa Catholic School
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School Overview
Top Rankings
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Affordability
Advanced Degrees
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Overview
St. Augustin Catholic School is a Nationally recognized Blue Ribbon School by the US Dept of Education.
St. Augustin School has been educating students since 1923. Today the enrollment is approximately 300 students, Pre-K through 8, and the commitment the Sisters of St. Dominic made to academic excellence in a catholic environment has not changed throughout the years.
St Augustin School strives to provide a program of Catholic religious studies and experiences while offering a second to none academic program which challenges students of all levels to excellence and fosters a life long love of learning.
Saint Augustin Catholic School is committed to the stardards for excellence in education we have set over generations.
We continue to be not only a superb school for academia, but a leader in the field for providing strong guidance, spiritual development and the discipline neccessary for our students to succeed in high school, college and well beyond.
The skills our students acquire in these early years of education inspire a life-long passion for learning and teach them to set expectations for themselves intellectually as well as fostering individuals to become caring, responsible and compassion members of our community.
At Saint Theresa School, we believe it is our job to educate the whole child by challenging the mind and nurturing the soul.
We believe in high expectations, for ourselves as educators.
We believe that every child has the right to learn in a caring and safe environment.
We believe that parents are the primary educators of their children and that we are their partner in building a foundation for success.
The STS community is one of devoted teachers and staff.
It is involved and active parents. It is a strong and supportive parish community.
It is a community which embraces diversity. It is people praying together, working together, and playing together. It is family.
Grades Offered
PK-8
PK-8
Blue Ribbon School
Yes, selected in 2004
No
Year Founded
1923
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Students Body
Total Students
282 students
238 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
Co-ed
% Students of Color
7%
25%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Pre-K Students
39
17
Kindergarten Students
27
25
Grade 1 Students
23
24
Grade 2 Students
26
23
Grade 3 Students
28
30
Grade 4 Students
28
21
Grade 5 Students
29
26
Grade 6 Students
26
22
Grade 7 Students
34
23
Grade 8 Students
22
27
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
9 teachers
12 teachers
% Faculty with Advance Degree
75%
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Average Class Size
26
20
Teacher : Student Ratio
1:31
1:20
Classroom Dress Code
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Formal
Finances and Admission
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
None / Rolling
Tuition Cost
$2,600
$5,400
Tuition Notes
A reduction for multiple children
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% on Financial Aid
10%
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Average Financial Aid Grant
$1,300
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Sports
Total Sports Offered
5
7
Extracurriculars
Total Extra-curric.Total Extracurriculars
3
3
Extra-curric.Extracurriculars
Mock Trial, Musical, Speech Paradigm
Band, Choir, Mock Trial