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#160 of 404 private schools in NC

Top 39% of private schools

St Paul Catholic School

Elementary School

3007 COUNTRY CLUB RD, New Bern, NC 28562

Private

Enrollment

162

Student-Teacher

13.5:1

Score

6.6

Grades

Pre-K – 8th

Data vintage2021-22

How this school compares

North Carolina private schools

#160 of 404

In New Bern

#3 of 4

public schools

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St Paul Catholic School

6.6/10

Elementary School in New Bern · grades Pre-K – 8th. Start here, then compare fit against nearby and district options.

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About St Paul Catholic School

St Paul Catholic School is a private elementary school in New Bern, NC. St Paul Catholic School serves approximately 162 students, and covers grades Pre-K-8th, and has a 13.5:1 student-teacher ratio. St Paul Catholic School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.6 out of 10 and ranks #160 of 404 private schools in NC.

How it comparesOn par with NC schools
  • This school 6.6 · Average
  • NC avg 6.4

What Parents Should Know

At 162 students, St Paul Catholic School is on the smaller side. That usually buys more individual attention and teachers who know every kid by name, with the trade-off of fewer electives and extracurriculars than a larger school can staff. Ask what activities it actually offers.

St Paul 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

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How St Paul Catholic School compares to 13 public schools serving similar grades in New Bern, NC

Student-Teacher Ratio
13.5:1
This School
vs
16.4:1
Public Avg
Avg School Size
162
This School
vs
417
Public Avg
Avg School Scout Rating
6.6
This School
vs
5.5
Public Avg

Student Demographics

White 61.7% vs 0%
Hispanic 17.3% vs 0%
Asian 8% vs 0%
Black 2.5% vs 0%
St Paul Catholic School New Bern Public Avg

Nearby Elementary Schools

School Rating
St Paul Catholic School (this school) 6.6
Albert H Bangert Elementary 8.7
Grover C Fields Middle 7.1
Craven Virtual Academy 3.4
Trent Park Elementary 7.1
J T Barber Elementary 3.8
Craven Early College High 7.8
H J MacDonald Middle 4.7
Oaks Road Academy 2.9
Brinson Memorial Elementary 5.2
Ben D Quinn Elementary 4.7
Creekside Elementary 8.4
Bridgeton Elementary 5.5
West Craven Middle 2.8

Demographics sourced from NCES Private School Survey (PSS) and Common Core of Data (CCD). Comparisons are based on enrollment-weighted averages.

Score Breakdown

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+ 3.5 / 10
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Student-Teacher Ratio 13.5:1
Instructional Commitment
? Total annual instructional hours based on school day length and days per year. (15% of overall score)
A- 7.8 / 10
View breakdown
School Day Length 7 hours
Annual Instructional Hours 1,260
Diversity & Inclusion
? Racial and ethnic diversity of the student body using Simpson's diversity index. (20% of overall score)
A 9.2 / 10
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Diversity Index 57%
Community Context

Data Unavailable

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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Enrollment 162
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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)

White 61.7%
Hispanic 17.3%
Two or More 10.5%
Asian 8.0%
Black 2.5%

Source: NCES Private School Survey (PSS)

Location

3007 COUNTRY CLUB RD, New Bern, NC 28562

Nearby Alternatives

Families considering St Paul Catholic School may also want to explore other elementary schools in the area. Pollocksville Elementary (rated 9.1/10, 10.4 miles away, in nearby Pollocksville), which scores notably higher. Another option is Albert H Bangert Elementary (rated 8.7/10, 0.8 miles away), which scores notably higher. Additionally, Creekside Elementary (rated 8.4/10, 4.8 miles away), which scores notably higher. For more schools in New Bern, see our New Bern schools guide .

Nearby Schools

20 within 13.0 mi
School Distance Rating
Albert H Bangert Elementary New Bern 0.8 mi 8.7
THE EPIPHANY SCHOOL OF GLOBAL STUDIES New Bern 1.3 mi 7.3
CALVARY BAPTIST CHURCH SCHOOL New Bern 1.5 mi 7.4
Grover C Fields Middle New Bern 1.8 mi 7.1
Trent Park Elementary New Bern 1.9 mi 7.1
Craven Virtual Academy New Bern 1.8 mi 3.4
J T Barber Elementary New Bern 2.4 mi 3.8
Craven Early College High New Bern 2.5 mi 7.8
Oaks Road Academy New Bern 3.0 mi 2.9
H J MacDonald Middle New Bern 2.8 mi 4.7
New Bern High New Bern 2.9 mi 5.0
Brinson Memorial Elementary New Bern 3.1 mi 5.2
NEW BERN CHRISTIAN ACADEMY New Bern 3.5 mi 5.1
Ben D Quinn Elementary New Bern 3.4 mi 4.7
Creekside Elementary New Bern 4.8 mi 8.4
Bridgeton Elementary New Bern 5.1 mi 5.5
West Craven Middle New Bern 10.3 mi 2.8
West Craven High Vanceboro 11.3 mi 3.9
Pollocksville Elementary Pollocksville 10.4 mi 9.1
Tucker Creek Middle Havelock 13.0 mi 6.9

Neighborhood Census ACS (2019-2023)

Census data for ZIP 28562 (ACS 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates) · Data sources

Median Income

$74,620

Median Home Value

$246,400

Median Rent

$1,131/mo

Population

38,838

College Educated

33.3%

Homeownership

74.7%

Avg Commute

19.1 min

Poverty Rate

10.1%

Median Age

46.6

Similar Schools

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School Rating
Crossnore Elementary Crossnore, NC 6.6
Lee Woodard Elementary Black Creek, NC 6.6
ST JOHN PAUL II CATHOLIC SCHOOL Southern Pines, NC 6.6
THE LEARNING COMMUNITY SCHOOL Swannanoa, NC 6.6
Tiller School Beaufort, NC 6.6
Z.E.C.A. School of Arts and Technology Jacksonville, NC 6.6

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about St Paul Catholic School

What grades does St Paul Catholic School serve?

St Paul Catholic School serves students in grades Pre-K through 8th.

How many students attend St Paul Catholic School?

St Paul Catholic School has an enrollment of approximately 162 students.

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

The student-teacher ratio at St Paul Catholic School is 13.5:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 11:1 for private schools.

How does St Paul Catholic School rank in NC?

St Paul Catholic School ranks #160 of 404 private schools in NC.

What is St Paul Catholic School's MySchoolScout rating?

St Paul Catholic School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.6 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.

Is St Paul Catholic School a private school?

Yes, St Paul 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 Paul Catholic School a religious school?

St Paul Catholic School has a Roman Catholic religious affiliation.

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Neighborhood Context

Walk Score
11 Car-Dependent
Bike Score
29 Somewhat Bikeable

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Quick Facts NCES PSS (SY 2021-22)

Grades
Pre-K – 8th
Enrollment
162
Gender Split
48% M / 52% F
Student-Teacher Ratio
13.5:1
Teachers (FTE)
12
Type
private
Coed Status
coed
Affiliation
Roman Catholic
School Day
7 hours
Days Per Year
180 days
Setting
Small City
County
Craven County

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