Established in 1978, Saint Dominic School was the first new Catholic school to be established in our archdiocese in over 25 years.
It was carefully guided then by Gladys Wood, our founding principal.
Our school feature limited class size, certified teaching staff, full day kindergarten, grade K-5, award winning Nursery program, Pre-kindergarten—5 days a week, Library / State of the Art Technology Center, bus transportation, daily hot lunch program, and before/after care program.
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- Grades: Kindergarten-6
- Enrollment: 171 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
School Overview
School Membership(s)School Assoc.
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-6
Awards
Blue Ribbon School - Selected in 2012
Student Body
Total Students
171 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
2%
State avg.: 30%
Students by Grade
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
10 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
17:1
National avg.: 13:1
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
School Notes
- Established in 1978, Saint Dominic School was the first new Catholic school to be established in our archdiocese in over 25 years. It was carefully guided then by Gladys Wood, our founding principal. Our school feature limited class size, certified teaching staff, full day kindergarten, grade K-5, award winning Nursery program, Pre-kindergarten—5 days a week, Library / State of the Art Technology Center, bus transportation, daily hot lunch program, and before/after care program.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
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When is the application deadline for St. Dominic School?
The application deadline for St. Dominic School is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
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