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#335 of 883 private schools in TX
Top 38% of private schools
St Patrick Catholic School
Elementary School · Dallas, TX
A private elementary school in Dallas, TX serving grades Pre-K – 8th.
9635 FERNDALE RD, Dallas, TX 75238
- 12.5:1 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 TX.
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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 TX
Test scores
Most recent published year. School vs. TX average.
Test score data not yet available for this school.
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Where St Patrick Catholic School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
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Getting around & local context
- Walk 51Somewhat Walkable
- Transit 26Some Transit
- Bike 49Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: High4,021/100K
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Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$75,498
Median home value
$526,100
Median rent
$1,269/mo
College educated
52.3%
Homeownership
49.4%
Poverty rate
10.7%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 75238; 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
4 from a 5-mile search
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lake Highlands ELEnrollment path unverified | 8.5 | PK–6 | 0.1 mi | 780 | Compare → |
| Wallace ELEnrollment path unverified | 7.3 | PK–6 | 0.4 mi | 597 | Compare → |
| St James Episcopal School of DallasPrivate · tuition | Not rated | PK–K | 0.6 mi | 10 | Compare → |
| Calvary Lutheran SchoolPrivate · tuition | 5.2private | PK–8 | 0.7 mi | 82 | 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 Patrick Catholic School is listed in Dallas, TX; verify the current enrollment path directly.
About St Patrick Catholic School
St Patrick Catholic School is a private elementary school in Dallas, TX, serving approximately 360 students in grades Pre-K-8th with a 12.5:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.7 out of 10 and ranks #335 of 883 private schools in TX.
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about St Patrick Catholic School
What grades does St Patrick Catholic School serve?
St Patrick Catholic School serves students in grades Pre-K through 8th.
How many students attend St Patrick Catholic School?
St Patrick Catholic School has an enrollment of approximately 360 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at St Patrick Catholic School?
The student-teacher ratio at St Patrick Catholic School is 12.5:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 11:1 for private schools.
How does St Patrick Catholic School rank in TX?
St Patrick Catholic School ranks #335 of 883 private schools in TX.
What is St Patrick Catholic School's MySchoolScout rating?
St Patrick Catholic School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.7 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
Is St Patrick Catholic School a private school?
Yes, St Patrick 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 Patrick Catholic School a religious school?
St Patrick Catholic School has a Roman Catholic religious affiliation.
School factsNCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS) (SY 2021–22)
- Grades
- Pre-K – 8th
- Enrollment
- 360
- Gender Split
- 53% M / 47% F
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 12.5:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 29
- Type
- private
- Coed Status
- coed
- Affiliation
- Roman Catholic
- School Day
- 7.6 hours
- Days Per Year
- 180 days
- Setting
- Large City
- County
- Dallas County
- Phone
- (214) 348-8070
- Area population (ZIP 75238)
- 33,439
- Area average commute
- 27 min
- Area median age
- 35.3
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 75238; 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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