Very Good
#31 of 142 private schools in KS
Top 21% of private schools
Mater Dei Catholic School
Elementary School · Topeka, KS
A private elementary school in Topeka, KS serving grades Pre-K – 8th.
934 SW CLAY ST, Topeka, KS 66606
- 11.4:1 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 KS.
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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 KS
Test scores
Most recent published year. School vs. KS average.
Test score data not yet available for this school.
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Where Mater Dei Catholic School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.
Getting around & local context
- Walk 69Somewhat Walkable
- Transit 36Some Transit
- Bike 80Very Bikeable
- City Safety: High4,517/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Topeka), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$60,862
Median home value
$115,100
Median rent
$1,052/mo
College educated
35.6%
Homeownership
56.4%
Poverty rate
14%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 66606; 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cair Paravel Latin SchoolPrivate · tuition | 5.9private | PK–12 | 0.3 mi | 408 | Compare → |
| Cair Paravel Latin SchoolPrivate · tuition | 5.9private | PK–12 | 0.3 mi | 410 | Compare → |
| Lowman Hill ElemEnrollment path unverified | 7.5 | PK–5 | 0.5 mi | 287 | Compare → |
| Meadows ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 7.4 | PK–5 | 0.8 mi | 426 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
Mater Dei Catholic School is listed in Topeka, KS; verify the current enrollment path directly.
About Mater Dei Catholic School
Mater Dei Catholic School is a private elementary school in Topeka, KS, serving approximately 146 students in grades Pre-K-8th with a 11.4:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.4 out of 10 and ranks #31 of 142 private schools in KS.
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Mater Dei Catholic School
What grades does Mater Dei Catholic School serve?
Mater Dei Catholic School serves students in grades Pre-K through 8th.
How many students attend Mater Dei Catholic School?
Mater Dei Catholic School has an enrollment of approximately 146 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Mater Dei Catholic School?
The student-teacher ratio at Mater Dei Catholic School is 11.4:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 11:1 for private schools.
How does Mater Dei Catholic School rank in KS?
Mater Dei Catholic School ranks #31 of 142 private schools in KS.
What is Mater Dei Catholic School's MySchoolScout rating?
Mater Dei Catholic School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.4 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
Is Mater Dei Catholic School a private school?
Yes, Mater Dei 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 Mater Dei Catholic School a religious school?
Mater Dei Catholic School has a Roman Catholic religious affiliation.
School factsNCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS) (SY 2021–22)
- Grades
- Pre-K – 8th
- Enrollment
- 146
- Gender Split
- 37% M / 63% F
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 11.4:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 13
- Type
- private
- Coed Status
- coed
- Affiliation
- Roman Catholic
- School Day
- 7.4 hours
- Days Per Year
- 172 days
- Setting
- Midsize City
- County
- Shawnee County
- Phone
- (785) 233-1727
- Area population (ZIP 66606)
- 10,177
- Area average commute
- 14.5 min
- Area median age
- 37.2
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 66606; 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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