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#300 of 404 private schools in NC

St Catherine of Siena Catholic School

Elementary School · Wake Forest, NC

A private elementary school in Wake Forest, NC serving grades Pre-K – 8th.

Private

520 W HOLDING AVE, Wake Forest, NC 27587

  • 16.2:1 student-teacher ratio

Academics

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 NC.

Classroom Attention
?Student-teacher ratio calibrated against other private schools. Lower ratios mean more individual attention. (30% of overall score)
C-2.3 / 10
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Student-Teacher Ratio16.2:1
Instructional Commitment
?Total annual instructional hours based on school day length and days per year. (15% of overall score)
B5.6 / 10
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School Day Length6.7 hours
Annual Instructional Hours1,206
Diversity & Inclusion
?Racial and ethnic diversity of the student body using Simpson's diversity index. (20% of overall score)
A-8.3 / 10
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Diversity Index49%
Community Context

Data not available

School Profile
?Enrollment size and grade span breadth — indicators of program depth and peer community. (15% of overall score)
A-8.3 / 10
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Enrollment204
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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 NC

Test scores

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Test score data not yet available for this school.

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The neighborhood

Where St Catherine of Siena 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. Open the Raleigh map →

Getting around & local context

  • Walk 26Car-Dependent
  • Bike 24Somewhat Bikeable
  • City Safety: Elevated1,455/100K

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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Wake Forest), 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

$125,607

Median home value

$452,400

Median rent

$1,415/mo

College educated

56.4%

Homeownership

81.1%

Poverty rate

4.4%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 27587; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

Student demographicsNCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS) (SY 2021–22)

White69.1%
Hispanic17.2%
Asian6.4%
Two or More4.9%
Black2.5%

Source: NCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS)

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

4 from a 5-mile search

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
Wake Forest ElementaryEnrollment path unverified5.3PK–50.6 mi391Compare →
Wake Forest Charter AcademyCharter · enrollment unverified6.7K–81.7 mi761Compare →
Forest Pines Drive ElementaryEnrollment path unverified4.5PK–52.0 mi487Compare →
Heritage ElementaryEnrollment path unverified8.0PK–52.0 mi606Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.

Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.

St Catherine of Siena Catholic School is listed in Wake Forest, NC; verify the current enrollment path directly.

About St Catherine of Siena Catholic School

St Catherine of Siena Catholic School is a private elementary school in Wake Forest, NC, serving approximately 204 students in grades Pre-K-8th with a 16.2:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.5 out of 10 and ranks #300 of 404 private schools in NC.

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about St Catherine of Siena Catholic School

What grades does St Catherine of Siena Catholic School serve?

St Catherine of Siena Catholic School serves students in grades Pre-K through 8th.

How many students attend St Catherine of Siena Catholic School?

St Catherine of Siena Catholic School has an enrollment of approximately 204 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at St Catherine of Siena Catholic School?

The student-teacher ratio at St Catherine of Siena Catholic School is 16.2:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 11:1 for private schools.

How does St Catherine of Siena Catholic School rank in NC?

St Catherine of Siena Catholic School ranks #300 of 404 private schools in NC.

What is St Catherine of Siena Catholic School's MySchoolScout rating?

St Catherine of Siena Catholic School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.5 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.

Is St Catherine of Siena Catholic School a private school?

Yes, St Catherine of Siena 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 Catherine of Siena Catholic School a religious school?

St Catherine of Siena Catholic School has a Roman Catholic religious affiliation.

School factsNCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS) (SY 2021–22)

Grades
Pre-K – 8th
Enrollment
204
Gender Split
50% M / 50% F
Student-Teacher Ratio
16.2:1
Teachers (FTE)
13
Type
private
Coed Status
coed
Affiliation
Roman Catholic
School Day
6.7 hours
Days Per Year
180 days
Setting
Large Suburb
County
Wake County
Area population (ZIP 27587)
81,902
Area average commute
31 min
Area median age
40.8
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 27587; 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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