St. Edmund Parish School

The St Edmund Parish School community exists to provide children with a quality Catholic education integrating faith and life.
Based on the worth and goodness of each child, we prepare children for the challenges of tomorrow by promoting their spiritual, intellectual and physical growth.
"In a diversity there is beauty and Strength." The administration, faculty and staff of St. Edmund Parish School believe in a holistic approach to education.
Recognizing that parents are the primary teachers of their children, we, as professional educators, share the responsibility.
Our small size produces a teacher-to-student ratio that is optimal for the learning of the vast majority of our students; our goal is to educate all students within the limits of our educational programs.

Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-8
  • Enrollment: 136 students
  • Application Deadline: None / Rolling
  • Source: Verified school update

School Overview

School Membership(s)School Assoc.
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-8

Student Body

Total Students
136 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
85%
State avg.: 34%
Students by Grade
St. Edmund Parish School Student By Grade

Academics and Faculty

Total Classroom Teachers
10 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
National avg.: 13:1

Tuition and Acceptance Rate

Admission Deadline
None / Rolling

Sports

Total Sports Offered
2 sports

Extracurriculars

Total ExtracurricularsTotal Extra-curric.
9 extracurriculars
ExtracurricularsExtra-curric.
After School Tutoring from Classroom Teachers, Boy Scouts, Chess Club, Girl Scouts, Knitting Club, Newspaper, Sports Camps, Student Council, Yearbook

School Notes

  • The St Edmund Parish School community exists to provide children with a quality Catholic education integrating faith and life. Based on the worth and goodness of each child, we prepare children for the challenges of tomorrow by promoting their spiritual, intellectual and physical growth. "In a diversity there is beauty and Strength." The administration, faculty and staff of St. Edmund Parish School believe in a holistic approach to education. Recognizing that parents are the primary teachers of their children, we, as professional educators, share the responsibility. Our small size produces a teacher-to-student ratio that is optimal for the learning of the vast majority of our students; our goal is to educate all students within the limits of our educational programs.
Source: Verified school update

Frequently Asked Questions

What schools are St. Edmund Parish School often compared to?
St. Edmund Parish School is often viewed alongside schools like Ascension Continuation School by visitors of our site.
What sports does St. Edmund Parish School offer?
St. Edmund Parish School offers 2 interscholastic sports: Basketball and Volleyball.
When is the application deadline for St. Edmund Parish School?
The application deadline for St. Edmund Parish School is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).

School Reviews

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The school is wonderful. We have 170 students enrolled and growing.The teachers are all nurturing professionals who make learning fun and educational. All of our children go on to be extremely successful students in high school.
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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-8
  • Enrollment: 136 students
  • Application Deadline: None / Rolling
  • Source: Verified school update

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