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#168 of 188 private schools in CO

St Vincent De Paul Catholic School

Elementary School

1164 S JOSEPHINE ST, Denver, CO 80210

Private

Enrollment

390

Student-Teacher

14.8:1

Score

4.8

Grades

Pre-K – 8th

Data vintage2021-22

How this school compares

Colorado private schools

#168 of 188

In Denver

#35 of 36

public schools

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St Vincent De Paul Catholic School

4.8/10

Elementary School in Denver · grades Pre-K – 8th. Start here, then compare fit against nearby and district options.

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About St Vincent De Paul Catholic School

St Vincent De Paul Catholic School is a private elementary school in Denver, CO. St Vincent De Paul Catholic School serves approximately 390 students, and covers grades Pre-K-8th, and has a 14.8:1 student-teacher ratio. St Vincent De Paul Catholic School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.8 out of 10 and ranks #168 of 188 private schools in CO.

How it compares1.5 pts below CO schools
  • This school 4.8 · Below Average
  • CO avg 6.3

What Parents Should Know

St Vincent De Paul Catholic School is private, so it runs independently of the local district and sets its own curriculum. That freedom cuts both ways depending on what you want for your child. If you're considering it, start with the practical questions: tuition, financial aid, and how admissions work.

Compare to Public Schools

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How St Vincent De Paul Catholic School compares to 182 public schools serving similar grades in Denver, CO

Student-Teacher Ratio
14.8:1
This School
vs
15.1:1
Public Avg
Avg School Size
390
This School
vs
409
Public Avg
Avg School Scout Rating
4.8
This School
vs
6.5
Public Avg

Student Demographics

White 81.3% vs 0%
Hispanic 6.7% vs 0%
Asian 2.1% vs 0%
Black 1.3% vs 0%
St Vincent De Paul Catholic School Denver Public Avg

Nearby Elementary Schools

School Rating
St Vincent De Paul Catholic School (this school) 4.8
Cory Elementary School 9.1
Merrill Middle School 8.7
Creativity Challenge Community 8.8
Stephen Knight Center for Early Education 7.5
Asbury Elementary School 8.4
Steele Elementary School 9.2
Grant Beacon Middle School 7.4
Lincoln Elementary School 8.2
McKinley-Thatcher Elementary School 9.2
Ellis Elementary School 5.0
University Park Elementary School 8.8
DSST: Cedar Middle School 9.0
Bromwell Elementary School 8.5
Highline Academy Southeast 7.9
McMeen Elementary School 4.6
Rocky Mountain School of Expeditionary Learning 7.6
Steck Elementary School 9.1
Slavens K-8 School 9.2
Hill Campus of Arts and Sciences 5.8
Carson Elementary School 8.9

Showing 20 of 182 schools. View all schools in Denver

Demographics sourced from NCES Private School Survey (PSS) and Common Core of Data (CCD). Comparisons are based on enrollment-weighted averages.

Score Breakdown

Preliminary

What 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.

Classroom Attention
? Student-teacher ratio calibrated against other private schools. Lower ratios mean more individual attention. (30% of overall score)
C 3.2 / 10
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Student-Teacher Ratio 14.8:1
Instructional Commitment
? Total annual instructional hours based on school day length and days per year. (15% of overall score)
C- 2.3 / 10
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School Day Length 6 hours
Annual Instructional Hours 1,056
Diversity & Inclusion
? Racial and ethnic diversity of the student body using Simpson's diversity index. (20% of overall score)
B 6.2 / 10
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Diversity Index 33%
Community Context

Data Unavailable

School Profile
? Enrollment size and grade span breadth — indicators of program depth and peer community. (15% of overall score)
A- 8.4 / 10
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Enrollment 390
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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

Test score data not yet available for this school.

Student Demographics NCES PSS (SY 2021-22)

White 81.3%
Two or More 8.7%
Hispanic 6.7%
Asian 2.1%
Black 1.3%

Source: NCES Private School Survey (PSS)

Location

1164 S JOSEPHINE ST, Denver, CO 80210

Nearby Alternatives

Families considering St Vincent De Paul Catholic School may also want to explore other elementary schools in the area. Steele Elementary School (rated 9.2/10, 1.3 miles away), which scores notably higher. Another option is McKinley-Thatcher Elementary School (rated 9.2/10, 1.4 miles away), which scores notably higher. Additionally, Cory Elementary School (rated 9.1/10, 0.6 miles away), which scores notably higher. For more schools in Denver, see our Denver schools guide .

Nearby Schools

20 within 1.9 mi
School Distance Rating
SOPHIA MONTESSORI ACADEMY Denver 0.2 mi
South High School Denver 0.5 mi 8.1
Cory Elementary School Denver 0.6 mi 9.1
Stephen Knight Center for Early Education Denver 0.8 mi 7.5
Merrill Middle School Denver 0.8 mi 8.7
Creativity Challenge Community Denver 0.8 mi 8.8
ST JOHN'S LUTHERAN SCHOOL Denver 0.8 mi 6.6
RICKS CENTER FOR GIFTED CHILDREN Denver 1.1 mi 8.5
ROCK SOLID CHRISTIAN ACADEMY Denver 1.2 mi 7.1
ROCK SOLID CHRISTIAN ACADEMY Denver 1.2 mi 5.8
Asbury Elementary School Denver 1.3 mi 8.4
Steele Elementary School Denver 1.3 mi 9.2
ACCELERATED SCHOOLS Denver 1.4 mi
University Park Elementary School Denver 1.5 mi 8.8
Grant Beacon Middle School Denver 1.4 mi 7.4
Lincoln Elementary School Denver 1.4 mi 8.2
MOST PRECIOUS BLOOD SCHOOL Denver 1.6 mi 5.8
McKinley-Thatcher Elementary School Denver 1.4 mi 9.2
Ellis Elementary School Denver 1.5 mi 5.0
Bromwell Elementary School Denver 1.9 mi 8.5

Neighborhood Census ACS (2019-2023)

Census data for ZIP 80210 (ACS 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates) · Data sources

Median Income

$120,156

Median Home Value

$870,500

Median Rent

$1,963/mo

Population

39,155

College Educated

76.5%

Homeownership

55.7%

Avg Commute

23.2 min

Poverty Rate

10.3%

Median Age

35.4

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Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about St Vincent De Paul Catholic School

What grades does St Vincent De Paul Catholic School serve?

St Vincent De Paul Catholic School serves students in grades Pre-K through 8th.

How many students attend St Vincent De Paul Catholic School?

St Vincent De Paul Catholic School has an enrollment of approximately 390 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at St Vincent De Paul Catholic School?

The student-teacher ratio at St Vincent De Paul Catholic School is 14.8:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 11:1 for private schools.

How does St Vincent De Paul Catholic School rank in CO?

St Vincent De Paul Catholic School ranks #168 of 188 private schools in CO.

What is St Vincent De Paul Catholic School's MySchoolScout rating?

St Vincent De Paul Catholic School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.8 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.

Is St Vincent De Paul Catholic School a private school?

Yes, St Vincent De Paul 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 St Vincent De Paul Catholic School a religious school?

St Vincent De Paul Catholic School has a Roman Catholic religious affiliation.

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Neighborhood Context

Walk Score
75 Very Walkable
Transit Score
40 Some Transit
Bike Score
73 Very Bikeable

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Quick Facts NCES PSS (SY 2021-22)

Grades
Pre-K – 8th
Enrollment
390
Gender Split
58% M / 42% F
Student-Teacher Ratio
14.8:1
Teachers (FTE)
26
Type
private
Coed Status
coed
Affiliation
Roman Catholic
School Day
6 hours
Days Per Year
176 days
Setting
Large City
County
Denver County

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