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#365 of 404 private schools in NC

St Mark Catholic School

Elementary School · Huntersville, NC

A private elementary school in Huntersville, NC serving grades Kindergarten – 8th.

Private

14750 STUMPTOWN RD, Huntersville, NC 28078

  • 14.4:1 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)
C3.0 / 10
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Student-Teacher Ratio14.4:1
Instructional Commitment
?Total annual instructional hours based on school day length and days per year. (15% of overall score)
C+4.0 / 10
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School Day Length6.6 hours
Annual Instructional Hours1,155
Diversity & Inclusion
?Racial and ethnic diversity of the student body using Simpson's diversity index. (20% of overall score)
B+7.1 / 10
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Diversity Index36%
Community Context

Data not available

School Profile
?Enrollment size and grade span breadth — indicators of program depth and peer community. (15% of overall score)
B5.5 / 10
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Enrollment668
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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 Mark Catholic School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.

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Getting around & local context

  • Walk 9Car-Dependent
  • Bike 18Somewhat Bikeable
  • City Safety: High1,513/100K

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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Huntersville), 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

$120,503

Median home value

$441,700

Median rent

$1,722/mo

College educated

55.6%

Homeownership

72.2%

Poverty rate

3.7%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 28078; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

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

White78.4%
Hispanic11.7%
Two or More6.0%
Black2.2%
Asian1.3%
Native American0.1%
Pacific Islander0.1%

Source: NCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS)

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

4 from a 5-mile search

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
Grand Oak ElementaryEnrollment path unverified9.2K–50.4 mi526Compare →
Christian Montessori School at Lake NormanPrivate · tuitionNot ratedPK–K0.7 mi3Compare →
Torrence Creek ElementaryEnrollment path unverified5.7K–50.7 mi674Compare →
Primrose School of HuntersvillePrivate · tuitionNot ratedPK–K1.3 mi15Compare →

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.

St Mark Catholic School is listed in Huntersville, NC; verify the current enrollment path directly.

About St Mark Catholic School

St Mark Catholic School is a private elementary school in Huntersville, NC, serving approximately 668 students in grades Kindergarten-8th with a 14.4:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 4.7 out of 10 and ranks #365 of 404 private schools in NC.

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about St Mark Catholic School

What grades does St Mark Catholic School serve?

St Mark Catholic School serves students in grades Kindergarten through 8th.

How many students attend St Mark Catholic School?

St Mark Catholic School has an enrollment of approximately 668 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at St Mark Catholic School?

The student-teacher ratio at St Mark Catholic School is 14.4:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 11:1 for private schools.

How does St Mark Catholic School rank in NC?

St Mark Catholic School ranks #365 of 404 private schools in NC.

What is St Mark Catholic School's MySchoolScout rating?

St Mark Catholic School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.7 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.

Is St Mark Catholic School a private school?

Yes, St Mark 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 Mark Catholic School a religious school?

St Mark Catholic School has a Roman Catholic religious affiliation.

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

Grades
Kindergarten – 8th
Enrollment
668
Gender Split
51% M / 49% F
Student-Teacher Ratio
14.4:1
Teachers (FTE)
46
Type
private
Coed Status
coed
Affiliation
Roman Catholic
School Day
6.6 hours
Days Per Year
175 days
Setting
Large Suburb
County
Mecklenburg County
Area population (ZIP 28078)
69,907
Area average commute
28.1 min
Area median age
39.6
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 28078; 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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