Very Good
#45 of 253 private schools in LA
Top 17% of private schools
St Marks Cathedral School
Elementary School
2785 FAIRFIELD AVE, Shreveport, LA 71104
Enrollment
228
Student-Teacher
6.6:1
Score
7.5
Grades
Pre-K – 8th
Enrollment
228
Student-Teacher
6.6:1
Score
7.5
Grades
Pre-K – 8th
Data vintage
2021-22
Data vintage2021-22
How this school compares
Louisiana private schools
#45 of 253
In Shreveport
#5 of 12
public schools
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St Marks Cathedral School
Elementary School in Shreveport · grades Pre-K – 8th. Start here, then compare fit against nearby and district options.
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About St Marks Cathedral School
St Marks Cathedral School is a private elementary school in Shreveport, LA. St Marks Cathedral School serves approximately 228 students, and covers grades Pre-K-8th, and has a 6.6:1 student-teacher ratio. St Marks Cathedral School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.5 out of 10 and ranks #45 of 253 private schools in LA.
- This school 7.5 · Very Good
- LA avg 6.3
What Parents Should Know
At 6.6:1 students to teachers, St Marks Cathedral School sits well below the national average. Smaller classes like that usually mean more one-on-one time between students and teachers.
St Marks Cathedral 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 Marks Cathedral School compares to 42 public schools serving similar grades in Shreveport, LA
Student Demographics
Nearby Elementary Schools
| School | Rating |
|---|---|
| St Marks Cathedral School (this school) | 7.5 |
| Creswell Elementary School | 4.3 |
| South Highlands Elementary Magnet School | 9.2 |
| Claiborne Fundamental Elementary School | 8.0 |
| Caddo Heights Math/Science Elementary School | 5.6 |
| Broadmoor STEM Academy | 6.0 |
| Queensborough Elementary School | 6.5 |
| A.C. Steere Elementary School | 6.7 |
| Shreve Island Elementary School | 5.6 |
| Werner Park Elementary School | 6.0 |
| Magnolia School of Excellence | 2.4 |
| Fairfield Magnet School | 9.3 |
| J. S. Clark Elementary School | 3.5 |
| Academic Recovery Ombudsman | 3.7 |
| Fair Park Middle School | 3.4 |
| Youree Dr. Middle Advanced Placement Magnet School | 5.8 |
| AmiKiDs Caddo | 4.8 |
| Caddo Middle Career and Technology School | 4.1 |
| Judson Fundamental Elementary School | 5.3 |
| Linwood Public Charter School | 4.3 |
| Riverside Elementary School | 4.3 |
Showing 20 of 42 schools. View all schools in Shreveport
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 LA.
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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 LA
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
2785 FAIRFIELD AVE, Shreveport, LA 71104
Nearby Alternatives
Families considering St Marks Cathedral School may also want to explore other elementary schools in the area. Fairfield Magnet School (rated 9.3/10, 2.4 miles away), which scores notably higher. Another option is South Highlands Elementary Magnet School (rated 9.2/10, 1.6 miles away), which scores notably higher. Additionally, ST JOHN BERCHMANS CATHEDRAL SCHOOL (rated 8.4/10, 1.0 miles away), which scores slightly higher. For more schools in Shreveport, see our Shreveport schools guide .
Nearby Schools
20 within 2.3 miNeighborhood Census ACS (2019-2023)
Census data for ZIP 71104 (ACS 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates) · Data sources
Median Income
$53,481
Median Home Value
$163,300
Median Rent
$1,071/mo
Population
12,579
College Educated
30.5%
Homeownership
48.2%
Avg Commute
17.5 min
Poverty Rate
14.1%
Median Age
33.9
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| School | Rating |
|---|---|
| OUR LADY OF PROMPT SUCCOR SCHOOL Chalmette, LA | 7.5 |
| Phoenix Magnet Elementary School Alexandria, LA | 7.5 |
| ST JOAN OF ARC CATHOLIC SCHOOL La Place, LA | 7.5 |
| Upper Pointe Coupee Elementary School Batchelor, LA | 7.5 |
| Alma Redwine Elementary Alexandria, LA | 7.6 |
| Clinton Elementary School Clinton, LA | 7.4 |
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about St Marks Cathedral School
What grades does St Marks Cathedral School serve?
St Marks Cathedral School serves students in grades Pre-K through 8th.
How many students attend St Marks Cathedral School?
St Marks Cathedral School has an enrollment of approximately 228 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at St Marks Cathedral School?
The student-teacher ratio at St Marks Cathedral School is 6.6:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 11:1 for private schools.
How does St Marks Cathedral School rank in LA?
St Marks Cathedral School ranks #45 of 253 private schools in LA.
What is St Marks Cathedral School's MySchoolScout rating?
St Marks Cathedral 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 Marks Cathedral School a private school?
Yes, St Marks Cathedral School is a private coeducational school with a Episcopal 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 Marks Cathedral School a religious school?
St Marks Cathedral School has a Episcopal religious affiliation.
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Quick Facts NCES PSS (SY 2021-22)
- Grades
- Pre-K – 8th
- Enrollment
- 228
- Gender Split
- 49% M / 51% F
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 6.6:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 34
- Type
- private
- Coed Status
- coed
- Affiliation
- Episcopal
- School Day
- 7 hours
- Days Per Year
- 173 days
- Setting
- Midsize City
- County
- Caddo Parish
- Phone
- (318) 226-4059
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