Very Good
#37 of 399 private schools in MO
Top 9% of private schools
St Mary Cathedral School
Elementary School · Cape Girardeau, MO
A private elementary school in Cape Girardeau, MO serving grades Pre-K – 8th.
210 S SPRIGG ST, Cape Girardeau, MO 63703
- 9.1:1 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 MO.
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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 MO
Test scores
Most recent published year. School vs. MO average.
Test score data not yet available for this school.
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Where St Mary Cathedral 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 70Very Walkable
- City Safety: High3,094/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Cape Girardeau), 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
$36,909
Median home value
$127,300
Median rent
$843/mo
College educated
21.7%
Homeownership
40.7%
Poverty rate
33.1%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 63703; 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
3 from a 5-mile search
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Parkview SchoolEnrollment path unverified | Not rated | K–12 | 0.7 mi | 26 | Compare → |
| Jefferson Elem.Enrollment path unverified | 4.5 | PK–5 | 0.8 mi | 470 | Compare → |
| St Vincent De Paul Elementary SchoolPrivate · tuition | 5.9private | PK–8 | 1.4 mi | 327 | 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.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
St Mary Cathedral School is listed in Cape Girardeau, MO; verify the current enrollment path directly.
About St Mary Cathedral School
St Mary Cathedral School is a private elementary school in Cape Girardeau, MO, serving approximately 127 students in grades Pre-K-8th with a 9.1:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.9 out of 10 and ranks #37 of 399 private schools in MO.
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about St Mary Cathedral School
What grades does St Mary Cathedral School serve?
St Mary Cathedral School serves students in grades Pre-K through 8th.
How many students attend St Mary Cathedral School?
St Mary Cathedral School has an enrollment of approximately 127 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at St Mary Cathedral School?
The student-teacher ratio at St Mary Cathedral School is 9.1:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 11:1 for private schools.
How does St Mary Cathedral School rank in MO?
St Mary Cathedral School ranks #37 of 399 private schools in MO.
What is St Mary Cathedral School's MySchoolScout rating?
St Mary Cathedral School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.9 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
Is St Mary Cathedral School a private school?
Yes, St Mary Cathedral 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 Mary Cathedral School a religious school?
St Mary Cathedral School has a Roman Catholic religious affiliation.
School factsNCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS) (SY 2021–22)
- Grades
- Pre-K – 8th
- Enrollment
- 127
- Gender Split
- 56% M / 44% F
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 9.1:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 14
- Type
- private
- Coed Status
- coed
- Affiliation
- Roman Catholic
- School Day
- 7.2 hours
- Days Per Year
- 173 days
- Setting
- Small City
- County
- Cape Girardeau County
- Phone
- (573) 335-3840
- Area population (ZIP 63703)
- 8,494
- Area median age
- 41.4
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 63703; 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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