St. Patrick Catholic School vs. Good Shepherd Catholic School
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School Overview
Top Rankings
St. Patrick Catholic School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Texas for:
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Good Shepherd Catholic School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Texas for:
Overview
The mission of St. Patrick School is to teach Catholic doctrine and tradition, and to provide an educational program that challenges and nurtures each child's unique abilities.
We seek for the child to reach the highest possible level of life - spiritual, moral, intellectual, physical and emotional.
St. Patrick School is an integral part of the larger Catholic Community.
As such our primary concerns are with the development of the whole child in the Catholic Faith, and with the preparation of the child to become a responsible member of the Church, the family and society.
In keeping with the foundation of our faith, we foster an atmosphere of service to others.
St. Patrick School aims to provide a safe and caring environment in which optimum learning can take place.
At Good Shepherd Catholic School, our mission is to provide all students with a high quality Catholic education that maximizes student success in a safe and supportive environment.
Good Shepherd Catholic School will assist each student in achieving their full potential by involving the cooperation and commitment of the teachers, parents and children.
Good Shepherd Catholic School students develop Christian values and academic skills which will enable them to become competitive and productive citizens.
Grades Offered
PK-8
PK-8
Blue Ribbon School
Yes, selected in 2005
No
Offers Post-Graduate Year
n/a
No
Learning Difference Programs
n/a
No
Year Founded
n/a
1954
Students Body
Total Students
448 students
224 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
Co-ed
% Students of Color
45%
88%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Pre-K Students
60
43
Kindergarten Students
35
20
Grade 1 Students
35
22
Grade 2 Students
34
20
Grade 3 Students
49
20
Grade 4 Students
28
25
Grade 5 Students
56
15
Grade 6 Students
44
15
Grade 7 Students
51
22
Grade 8 Students
56
22
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
29 teachers
16 teachers
% Faculty with Advance Degree
n/a
48%
Average Class Size
n/a
18
Teacher : Student Ratio
1:15
1:14
Classroom Dress Code
n/a
Formal
(Uniform)
(Uniform)
Finances and Admission
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
None / Rolling
Tuition Notes
n/a
$7697 for 1 child
$13225 for 2 children
$18288 for 3 children
% on Financial Aid
n/a
65%
Average Financial Aid Grant
n/a
$2,000
Acceptance Rate
n/a
98%
Admissions Director
n/a
Gail Richardson-Bassett
Sports
Total Sports Offered
n/a
6
Extracurriculars
Total Extra-curric.Total Extracurriculars
n/a
5
Extra-curric.Extracurriculars
n/a
Choirs, Drama Club, National Junior Honor Society, Robotics, Student Council