Very Good
#27 of 142 private schools in KS
Top 18% of private schools
St Marys Colgan Elementary and Jr/sr High School
High School
212 E 9TH ST, Pittsburg, KS 66762
Enrollment
200
Student-Teacher
9.5:1
Score
7.5
Grades
7th – 12th
Enrollment
200
Student-Teacher
9.5:1
Score
7.5
Grades
7th – 12th
Data vintage
2021-22
Data vintage2021-22
How this school compares
Kansas private schools
#27 of 142
In Pittsburg
#1 of 2
public schools
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St Marys Colgan Elementary and Jr/sr High School
High School in Pittsburg · grades 7th – 12th. Start here, then compare fit against nearby and district options.
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About St Marys Colgan Elementary and Jr/sr High School
St Marys Colgan Elementary and Jr/sr High School is a private high school in Pittsburg, KS. St Marys Colgan Elementary and Jr/sr High School serves approximately 200 students, and covers grades 7th-12th, and has a 9.5:1 student-teacher ratio. St Marys Colgan Elementary and Jr/sr High School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.5 out of 10 and ranks #27 of 142 private schools in KS.
- This school 7.5 · Very Good
- KS avg 5.8
What Parents Should Know
At 9.5:1 students to teachers, St Marys Colgan Elementary and Jr/sr High School sits well below the national average. Smaller classes like that usually mean more one-on-one time between students and teachers.
St Marys Colgan Elementary and Jr/sr High 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
BetaHow St Marys Colgan Elementary and Jr/sr High School compares to the 6 public schools in Pittsburg, KS
Student Demographics
All Schools in Pittsburg
| School | Rating |
|---|---|
| St Marys Colgan Elementary and Jr/sr High School (this school) | 7.5 |
| Pittsburg Middle School | 6.9 |
| Westside Elem | 5.4 |
| Lakeside Elem | 7.5 |
| Meadowlark Elementary | 6.5 |
| Pittsburg High | 4.7 |
| Geo E Nettels Elem | 7.5 |
Demographics sourced from NCES Private School Survey (PSS) and Common Core of Data (CCD). Comparisons are based on enrollment-weighted averages.
Score Breakdown
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
Test score data not yet available for this school.
Student Demographics NCES PSS (SY 2021-22)
Source: NCES Private School Survey (PSS)
Location
212 E 9TH ST, Pittsburg, KS 66762
Nearby Alternatives
Families considering St Marys Colgan Elementary and Jr/sr High School may also want to explore other high schools in the area. Frontenac Sr. High School (rated 6.4/10, 2.7 miles away, in nearby Frontenac), a more accessible option. Another option is Girard High (rated 6.0/10, 10.4 miles away, in nearby Girard), a more accessible option. Additionally, Pittsburg High (rated 4.7/10, 1.7 miles away), a more accessible option. For more schools in Pittsburg, see our Pittsburg schools guide .
Nearby Schools
20 within 14.2 mi| School | Distance | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| ST MARYS ELEMENTARY SCHOOL Pittsburg | 0.1 mi | 6.3 |
| Pittsburg Middle School Pittsburg | 0.3 mi | 6.9 |
| Westside Elem Pittsburg | 0.5 mi | 5.4 |
| Lakeside Elem Pittsburg | 1.1 mi | 7.5 |
| Meadowlark Elementary Pittsburg | 1.6 mi | 6.5 |
| Geo E Nettels Elem Pittsburg | 2.0 mi | 7.5 |
| Pittsburg High Pittsburg | 1.7 mi | 4.7 |
| Frontenac Sr. High School Frontenac | 2.7 mi | 6.4 |
| Frontenac Jr. High Frontenac | 2.7 mi | 7.2 |
| Frank Layden Elem Frontenac | 2.7 mi | 8.5 |
| North East High Arma | 8.9 mi | 3.8 |
| Northeast Virtual School Arma | 8.9 mi | — |
| Northeast Elem Arma | 8.9 mi | 5.0 |
| Southeast Elementary School Weir | 8.7 mi | 8.6 |
| Southeast Middle School Cherokee | 8.2 mi | 5.5 |
| Southeast High Cherokee | 9.0 mi | 4.0 |
| Girard Middle Girard | 10.4 mi | 5.3 |
| Girard High Girard | 10.4 mi | 6.0 |
| R V Haderlein Elem Girard | 10.5 mi | 7.4 |
| LIBERAL ELEM. Liberal | 14.2 mi | 6.7 |
Neighborhood Census ACS (2019-2023)
Census data for ZIP 66762 (ACS 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates) · Data sources
Median Income
$48,257
Median Home Value
$129,900
Median Rent
$845/mo
Population
24,814
College Educated
36.8%
Homeownership
52.5%
Avg Commute
14.8 min
Poverty Rate
25.2%
Median Age
28.8
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|---|---|
| Eureka Jr/Sr High Eureka, KS | 7.5 |
| Hoxie High Hoxie, KS | 7.5 |
| Mission Valley Junior and Senior High School Eskridge, KS | 7.5 |
| Oakley Sr High Oakley, KS | 7.5 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about St Marys Colgan Elementary and Jr/sr High School
What grades does St Marys Colgan Elementary and Jr/sr High School serve?
St Marys Colgan Elementary and Jr/sr High School serves students in grades 7th through 12th.
How many students attend St Marys Colgan Elementary and Jr/sr High School?
St Marys Colgan Elementary and Jr/sr High School has an enrollment of approximately 200 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at St Marys Colgan Elementary and Jr/sr High School?
The student-teacher ratio at St Marys Colgan Elementary and Jr/sr High School is 9.5:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 11:1 for private schools.
How does St Marys Colgan Elementary and Jr/sr High School rank in KS?
St Marys Colgan Elementary and Jr/sr High School ranks #27 of 142 private schools in KS.
What is St Marys Colgan Elementary and Jr/sr High School's MySchoolScout rating?
St Marys Colgan Elementary and Jr/sr High School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.5 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
Is St Marys Colgan Elementary and Jr/sr High School a private school?
Yes, St Marys Colgan Elementary and Jr/sr High 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 Marys Colgan Elementary and Jr/sr High School a religious school?
St Marys Colgan Elementary and Jr/sr High School has a Roman Catholic religious affiliation.
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Quick Facts NCES PSS (SY 2021-22)
- Grades
- 7th – 12th
- Enrollment
- 200
- Gender Split
- 45% M / 55% F
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 9.5:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 21
- Type
- private
- Coed Status
- coed
- Affiliation
- Roman Catholic
- School Day
- 7.3 hours
- Days Per Year
- 186 days
- Setting
- Distant Town
- County
- Crawford County
- Phone
- (620) 231-4690
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