The mission of St. Mark the Evangelist Catholic / Parish School is to educate each student in a spirit of faith, gospel values, and academic excellence according to Roman Catholic principles.
It is the mission of this school to encourage students to become knowledgeable, creative persons who make responsible choices in their daily lives as well as allowing and encouraging others to do so.
It is the mission of this school to uphold and teach respect for others as unique individuals and as members of the body of Christ, members who are active participants within Church, local, and global communities.
It is the mission of this school to be a caring, disciplined community in which partnership of Church, school, and home nurture and challenge students as they develop their spiritual, cognitive, physical, emotional endowments.
This school's aim and desired result is to graduate students who are well versed in Catholic faith, academically prepared to continue their education, Christian in attitude and outlook, and prepared to give service to community.
School Overview
| School Membership(s)School Assoc. | National Catholic Educational Association (NCEA) |
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic |
| Grades Offered | Grades Prekindergarten - 8 |
| Awards |  Blue Ribbon School - Selected in 2007 |
Student Body
| Total Students | 713 students |
| Student Body Type | Co-ed |
| % Students of Color | 13% State avg.: 37% |
| Students by Grade |  |
Academics and Faculty
| Total Classroom Teachers | 35 teachers |
| Student : Teacher Ratio | 23:1 National avg.: 13:1 |
Nearby Schools:
The nearest high school is Plano Christian Academy (0.8 miles away)
The nearest elementary school is Mt Olive Church Of Plano School Of The Arts (0.8 miles away)
The nearest preschool is Mt Olive Church Of Plano School Of The Arts (0.8 miles away)
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PlanoMt Olive Church Of Plano School Of The Arts
Daycare / Preschool (Christian)300 Chisholm Pl
Plano, TX, 75075
(972)633-5511Daycare / Preschool (Christian)0.8 mi | 30 students | Gr. PK-K -
PlanoMessiah Lutheran Lambs Early Childhood School
Daycare / Preschool (Lutheran Church -- Missouri Synod)1801 W Plano Pkwy
Plano, TX, 75075
(972)398-7560Daycare / Preschool (Lutheran Church -- Missouri Synod)0.8 mi | 180 students | Gr. PK-KG -
PlanoPlano Christian Academy
(Christian)1501 H Ave
Plano, TX, 75074
(972)422-1722(Christian)0.8 mi | 85 students | Gr. K-12 -
PlanoBridge Builder Academy
Special Education School520 CENTRAL PARKWAY EAST #101
Plano, TX, 75074
(972)516-8844Special Education School0.8 mi | 35 students | Gr. K-12 -
PlanoThe Children's Workshop
(Non-sectarian)1409 14th Street
Plano, TX, 75074
(972)424-1932(Non-sectarian)1.3 mi | n/a students | Gr. PK-5
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