Below Average
#362 of 404 private schools in NC
St Mark Catholic School
Elementary School
1013 EASTWOOD RD, Wilmington, NC 28403
Enrollment
501
Student-Teacher
16.6:1
Score
4.8
Grades
Pre-K – 8th
Enrollment
501
Student-Teacher
16.6:1
Score
4.8
Grades
Pre-K – 8th
Data vintage
2021-22
Data vintage2021-22
How this school compares
North Carolina private schools
#362 of 404
In Wilmington
#11 of 15
public schools
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St Mark Catholic School
Elementary School in Wilmington · grades Pre-K – 8th. Start here, then compare fit against nearby and district options.
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About St Mark Catholic School
St Mark Catholic School is a private elementary school in Wilmington, NC. St Mark Catholic School serves approximately 501 students, and covers grades Pre-K-8th, and has a 16.6:1 student-teacher ratio. St Mark Catholic School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.8 out of 10 and ranks #362 of 404 private schools in NC.
- This school 4.8 · Below Average
- NC avg 6.4
What Parents Should Know
St Mark Catholic 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 Mark Catholic School compares to 39 public schools serving similar grades in Wilmington, NC
Student Demographics
Nearby Elementary Schools
| School | Rating |
|---|---|
| St Mark Catholic School (this school) | 4.8 |
| College Park Elementary | 3.4 |
| M C S Noble Middle | 7.1 |
| John J Blair Elementary | 5.4 |
| Dr Hubert Eaton Sr Elem | 8.6 |
| Wilmington Preparatory Academy | 5.9 |
| Bradley Creek Elementary | 8.1 |
| Ogden Elementary | 9.0 |
| Winter Park Model Elementary | 8.4 |
| Girls Leadership Academy of Wilmington | 7.0 |
| Career Readiness Academy at Mosley PLC | 6.9 |
| Roland-Grise Middle | 7.0 |
| Wilmington School of the Arts | 8.6 |
| Holly Tree Elementary | 8.0 |
| R Freeman Sch of Engineering | 2.5 |
| Forest Hills Global Elementary | 3.4 |
| Masonboro Elementary | 8.8 |
| Edwin A Alderman Elementary | 4.7 |
| Murrayville Elementary | 8.1 |
| A H Snipes Academy of Arts/Des | 6.5 |
| Emma B Trask Middle | 7.1 |
Showing 20 of 39 schools. View all schools in Wilmington
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 NC.
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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
Test score data not yet available for this school.
Student Demographics NCES PSS (SY 2021-22)
Source: NCES Private School Survey (PSS)
Location
1013 EASTWOOD RD, Wilmington, NC 28403
Nearby Alternatives
Families considering St Mark Catholic School may also want to explore other elementary schools in the area. Wrightsville Beach Elem (rated 9.2/10, 3.1 miles away, in nearby Wrightsville Beach), which scores notably higher. Another option is Ogden Elementary (rated 9.0/10, 2.8 miles away), which scores notably higher. Additionally, Dr Hubert Eaton Sr Elem (rated 8.6/10, 2.1 miles away), which scores notably higher. For more schools in Wilmington, see our Wilmington schools guide .
Nearby Schools
20 within 3.5 miNeighborhood Census ACS (2019-2023)
Census data for ZIP 28403 (ACS 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates) · Data sources
Median Income
$50,988
Median Home Value
$337,600
Median Rent
$1,293/mo
Population
40,292
College Educated
47.6%
Homeownership
35.6%
Avg Commute
17.6 min
Poverty Rate
23.7%
Median Age
29.7
Similar Schools
Schools in the same state with comparable level, size, and ratings
| School | Rating |
|---|---|
| Angier Elementary Angier, NC | 4.8 |
| Ashley Park PreK-8 School Charlotte, NC | 4.8 |
| Charles England Elementary School Lexington, NC | 4.8 |
| East Clayton Elementary Clayton, NC | 4.8 |
| Elizabethtown Primary Elizabethtown, NC | 4.8 |
| Hickory Grove Elementary Charlotte, NC | 4.8 |
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 Pre-K through 8th.
How many students attend St Mark Catholic School?
St Mark Catholic School has an enrollment of approximately 501 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at St Mark Catholic School?
The student-teacher ratio at St Mark Catholic School is 16.6:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 11:1 for private schools.
How does St Mark Catholic School rank in NC?
St Mark Catholic School ranks #362 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 4.8 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.
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Quick Facts NCES PSS (SY 2021-22)
- Grades
- Pre-K – 8th
- Enrollment
- 501
- Gender Split
- 50% M / 50% F
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 16.6:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 30
- Type
- private
- Coed Status
- coed
- Affiliation
- Roman Catholic
- School Day
- 7 hours
- Days Per Year
- 180 days
- Setting
- Midsize City
- County
- New Hanover County
- Phone
- (910) 398-6532
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