St. Mark Catholic School vs. Prince Of Peace Catholic School
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School Overview
Top Rankings
St. Mark Catholic School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Texas for:
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Prince Of Peace Catholic School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Texas for:
Overview
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.
Prince of Peace Catholic School is a three-time National Blue Ribbon School (2006, 2016, 2023) dedicated to forming students who are faithful, prepared, and confident they can do great things through Christ who strengthens them.
Prince of Peace Catholic School is ministry of Prince of Peace Catholic Church and has proudly served students in the West Plano area in PreK3-8th grade for over 30 years.
Grades Offered
PK-8
PK-8
Blue Ribbon School
Yes, selected in 2007
Yes, selected in 2016-2023
Learning Difference Programs
n/a
Yes
Learning Programs Supported
n/a
Dyslexia
Year Founded
n/a
1991
Students Body
Total Students
541 students
801 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
Co-ed
% Students of Color
55%
14%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Pre-K Students
58
90
Kindergarten Students
56
75
Grade 1 Students
48
75
Grade 2 Students
51
75
Grade 3 Students
42
75
Grade 4 Students
60
78
Grade 5 Students
69
81
Grade 6 Students
56
84
Grade 7 Students
57
84
Grade 8 Students
44
84
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
34 teachers
68 teachers
% Faculty with Advance Degree
n/a
54%
Average Class Size
n/a
22
Teacher : Student Ratio
1:16
1:12
Classroom Dress Code
n/a
Formal
(Uniform)
(Uniform)
Finances and Admission
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Feb. 9 / rolling
Tuition Cost
n/a
$8,555
Admissions Director
n/a
Ashley Herrera
Sports
Total Sports Offered
n/a
13
Sports
n/a
Extracurriculars
Total Extra-curric.Total Extracurriculars
n/a
11
Extra-curric.Extracurriculars
n/a
Academic Competitions, Band, Beta Club, Chess Club, Choir, Community Service & Leadership Opportunities, Destination Imagination, Drama Club, RAK (Random Acts of Kindness), Student Ambassador Program, Student Council (Middle School)