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#335 of 883 private schools in TX

Top 38% of private schools

St Patrick Catholic School

Elementary School

9635 FERNDALE RD, Dallas, TX 75238

Last updated: July 2026

Private

Enrollment

360

Student-Teacher

12.5:1

Score

6.7

Grades

Pre-K – 8th

Enrollment

360

Student-Teacher

12.5:1

Score

6.7

Grades

Pre-K – 8th

Data vintage
2021-22

Data vintage2021-22

How this school compares

Texas private schools

#335 of 883

In Dallas

#34 of 79

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About St Patrick Catholic School

St Patrick Catholic School is a private elementary school in Dallas, TX. St Patrick Catholic School serves approximately 360 students, and covers grades Pre-K-8th, and has a 12.5:1 student-teacher ratio. St Patrick Catholic School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.7 out of 10 and ranks #335 of 883 private schools in TX.

How it compares0.5 pts above TX schools

6.7

This school 6.7 · Average
TX avg 6.2

What Parents Should Know

St Patrick 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.

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How St Patrick Catholic School compares to 324 public schools serving similar grades in Dallas, TX

Student-Teacher Ratio

12.5:1

This School

14.5:1

Public Avg

Avg School Size

360

This School

506

Public Avg

Avg School Scout Rating

6.7

This School

6.5

Public Avg

Student Demographics

White 53.9% vs 0%

Hispanic 25.3% vs 0%

Asian 10.6% vs 0%

Black 6.7% vs 0%

St Patrick Catholic School Dallas Public Avg

Nearby Elementary Schools

School	Distance	Enrollment	STR	Rating
St Patrick Catholic School (this school)	—	360	12.5:1	6.7
LAKE HIGHLANDS EL	0.1 mi	780	14.4:1	8.5
LAKE HIGHLANDS J H	0.2 mi	810	12.7:1	7.6
WALLACE EL	0.4 mi	597	14.6:1	7.3
NORTHLAKE EL	0.8 mi	631	15.8:1	5.9
WHITE ROCK EL	0.9 mi	1,000	14.5:1	9.1
PERSONALIZED LEARNING ACADEMY AT HIGHLAND MEADOWS	1.4 mi	647	14.7:1	5.3
ROBERT T HILL MIDDLE	1.5 mi	786	15.4:1	7.4
MERRIMAN PARK EL	1.8 mi	514	13.9:1	7.4
THURGOOD MARSHALL EL	1.9 mi	497	13.8:1	4.4
VICTOR H HEXTER EL	2.0 mi	484	15.6:1	7.0
MARTHA TURNER REILLY EL	2.0 mi	477	14.9:1	7.8
SKYVIEW EL	2.2 mi	680	15.8:1	2.9
L L HOTCHKISS EL	2.3 mi	522	12.7:1	8.3
MOSS HAVEN EL	2.3 mi	488	12.2:1	8.9
HARMONY SCIENCE ACADEMY - DALLAS	2.3 mi	1,068	14.4:1	5.9
FOREST MEADOW J H	2.4 mi	688	11.3:1	6.8
FOREST LANE ACADEMY	2.4 mi	552	14.2:1	4.1
GENEVA HEIGHTS EL	2.5 mi	299	11.1:1	6.9
JILL STONE EL AT VICKERY MEADOW	2.6 mi	407	12.3:1	5.3
AIKIN EL	2.7 mi	518	15.2:1	2.7

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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 TX.

Classroom Attention

C+ 3.5 / 10

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Student-Teacher Ratio 12.5:1

Instructional Commitment

A 8.8 / 10

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School Day Length 7.6 hours

Annual Instructional Hours 1,368

Diversity & Inclusion

A 8.7 / 10

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Diversity Index 63%

Community Context

Data Unavailable

School Profile

A- 8.4 / 10

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Enrollment 360

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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

Test score data not yet available for this school.

Student Demographics NCES PSS (SY 2021-22)

White 53.9%

Hispanic 25.3%

Asian 10.6%

Black 6.7%

Two or More 2.5%

Native American 0.6%

Pacific Islander 0.6%

Source: NCES Private School Survey (PSS)

Location

9635 FERNDALE RD, Dallas, TX 75238

Nearby Alternatives

Families considering St Patrick Catholic School may also want to explore other elementary schools in the area. WHITE ROCK EL (rated 9.1/10, 0.9 miles away), which scores notably higher. Another option is LAKE HIGHLANDS EL (rated 8.5/10, 0.1 miles away), which scores notably higher. Additionally, MARTHA TURNER REILLY EL (rated 7.8/10, 2.0 miles away), which scores notably higher. For more schools in Dallas, see our Dallas schools guide .

Nearby Schools

20 within 1.9 mi

School	Distance	Enrollment	Rating
LAKE HIGHLANDS EL Dallas	0.1 mi	780	8.5
LAKE HIGHLANDS J H Dallas	0.2 mi	810	7.6
WALLACE EL Dallas	0.4 mi	597	7.3
ST JAMES EPISCOPAL SCHOOL OF DALLAS Dallas	0.6 mi	10	—
CALVARY LUTHERAN SCHOOL Dallas	0.7 mi	82	5.2
HIGHLANDER SCHOOL Dallas	0.7 mi	94	5.1
NORTHLAKE EL Dallas	0.8 mi	631	5.9
WHITE ROCK EL Dallas	0.9 mi	1,000	9.1
LAKE HIGHLANDS H S Dallas	1.2 mi	2,925	6.1
WHITE ROCK NORTH SCHOOL Dallas	1.2 mi	49	5.8
ROBERT T HILL MIDDLE Dallas	1.5 mi	786	7.4
PERSONALIZED LEARNING ACADEMY AT HIGHLAND MEADOWS Dallas	1.4 mi	647	5.3
VICTOR H HEXTER EL Dallas	2.0 mi	484	7.0
THURGOOD MARSHALL EL Dallas	1.9 mi	497	4.4
AUTISM TREATMENT CENTER DAY SCHOOL PROGRAM Dallas	2.0 mi	41	7.0
MERRIMAN PARK EL Dallas	1.8 mi	514	7.4
TEXANS CAN ACADEMY - DALLAS NORTH Dallas	2.1 mi	260	3.0
MARTHA TURNER REILLY EL Dallas	2.0 mi	477	7.8
SCOFIELD CHRISTIAN SCHOOL Dallas	1.9 mi	137	5.8
MONTESSORI CHILDREN'S HOUSE & SCHOOL Dallas	1.9 mi	83	4.5

Neighborhood Census ACS (2019-2023)

Census data for ZIP 75238 (ACS 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates) · Data sources

Median Income

$75,498

Median Home Value

$526,100

Median Rent

$1,269/mo

Population

33,439

College Educated

52.3%

Homeownership

49.4%

Avg Commute

27 min

Poverty Rate

10.7%

Median Age

35.3

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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.

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Neighborhood Context

Walk Score: 51 Somewhat Walkable
Transit Score: 26 Some Transit
Bike Score: 49 Somewhat Bikeable

Quick Facts NCES 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

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