Very Good
#49 of 188 private schools in CO
Top 26% of private schools
Ave Maria Catholic School
Elementary School · Parker, CO
A private elementary school in Parker, CO serving grades Pre-K – 8th.
9056 E PARKER RD, Parker, CO 80138
- 12:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
PreliminaryWhat this rating measures
This rating reflects classroom size, instructional time, student diversity, community resources, and school characteristics. Private schools are ranked against other private schools in CO.
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Score basis: Private school model
Data coverage: 80% of scoring components had data
Components scored: 4 of 5
Ranking pool: Private schools in CO
Test scores
Most recent published year. School vs. CO average.
Test score data not yet available for this school.
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Where Ave Maria Catholic School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
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Getting around & local context
- Walk 6Car-Dependent
- Bike 12Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: High1,868/100K
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Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$142,397
Median home value
$679,800
Median rent
$1,919/mo
College educated
48.5%
Homeownership
78.9%
Poverty rate
3.9%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 80138; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Student demographicsNCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS) (SY 2021–22)
Source: NCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS)
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Frontier Valley Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 7.0 | PK–5 | 1.2 mi | 378 | Compare → |
| Pioneer Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 7.8 | PK–5 | 1.3 mi | 464 | Compare → |
| Iron Horse Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 7.2 | PK–5 | 2.3 mi | 449 | Compare → |
| Parker Core Knowledge Charter SchoolCharter · enrollment unverified | 9.3 | K–8 | 2.3 mi | 705 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.
Ave Maria Catholic School is listed in Parker, CO; verify the current enrollment path directly.
About Ave Maria Catholic School
Ave Maria Catholic School is a private elementary school in Parker, CO, serving approximately 377 students in grades Pre-K-8th with a 12:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.1 out of 10 and ranks #49 of 188 private schools in CO.
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Ave Maria Catholic School
What grades does Ave Maria Catholic School serve?
Ave Maria Catholic School serves students in grades Pre-K through 8th.
How many students attend Ave Maria Catholic School?
Ave Maria Catholic School has an enrollment of approximately 377 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Ave Maria Catholic School?
The student-teacher ratio at Ave Maria Catholic School is 12:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 11:1 for private schools.
How does Ave Maria Catholic School rank in CO?
Ave Maria Catholic School ranks #49 of 188 private schools in CO.
What is Ave Maria Catholic School's MySchoolScout rating?
Ave Maria Catholic School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.1 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
Is Ave Maria Catholic School a private school?
Yes, Ave Maria Catholic School is a private coeducational school with a Roman Catholic affiliation. Private schools are not required to participate in state standardized testing, so academic performance data may be limited compared to public schools.
Is Ave Maria Catholic School a religious school?
Ave Maria Catholic School has a Roman Catholic religious affiliation.
School factsNCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS) (SY 2021–22)
- Grades
- Pre-K – 8th
- Enrollment
- 377
- Gender Split
- 44% M / 56% F
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 12:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 32
- Type
- private
- Coed Status
- coed
- Affiliation
- Roman Catholic
- School Day
- 8 hours
- Days Per Year
- 174 days
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Douglas County
- Phone
- (720) 842-5400
- Area population (ZIP 80138)
- 35,942
- Area average commute
- 27.8 min
- Area median age
- 39.8
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS) · SY 2021–22 · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 80138; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments vintage unavailable; directory SY 2021–22
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