St. Therese Catholic School vs. St. Pius X School
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Overview
St. Therese School's purpose is to help form the whole person spiritually, socially, culturally, and intellectually according to Christ's example as found in the gospel.
In a faith filled atmosphere, the message of Christ takes priority and becomes integral to all areas of school activity.
Our goal is to provide the Catholic church and the world with servant leaders immersed in the gospel values lived by Christ; our secondary goal is to provide a quality education for all students in our care.
All the members of St. Therese School proclaim the "Good News" of Christ to our children by teaching Christian values and serving God, the church, and the community through prayerful reflection, traditional academic and social skills, and by nurturing the development of the total child.
We believe in offering the best opportunities to all of our students while fostering a well-balanced and multi-cultural environment.
St. Pius X School provides a quality education in the Roman Catholic tradition through Goodness, Discipline, and Knowledge.
St. Pius X School is a Preschool to 8th grade Catholic school in the Archdiocese of Denver.
St. Pius X School follows virtues-based restorative discipline practices and offers a classical curriculum including music, art, and P.E., as well as clubs and sports.
Grades Offered
PK-8
PK-8
Blue Ribbon School
No
No
Learning Difference Programs
Yes
Yes
Learning Programs Supported
mild to moderate l.d.
Mild Learning Differences
Year Founded
1956
1959
Students Body
Total Students
189 students
179 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
Co-ed
% Students of Color
87%
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Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Pre-K Students
13
16
Kindergarten Students
15
15
Grade 1 Students
18
16
Grade 2 Students
18
17
Grade 3 Students
24
18
Grade 4 Students
20
14
Grade 5 Students
23
19
Grade 6 Students
25
22
Grade 7 Students
18
25
Grade 8 Students
15
17
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
16 teachers
13 teachers
% Faculty with Advance Degree
50%
n/a
Average Class Size
18
16
Teacher : Student Ratio
1:12
1:14
Classroom Dress Code
Formal
(Navy Blue Docker Pants and School Polo Shirt and Plaid Dresses)
(Navy Blue Docker Pants and School Polo Shirt and Plaid Dresses)
Formal
Finances and Admission
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
None / Rolling
Tuition Cost
$3,750
$5,995
Tuition Notes
Please visit the school website for the current tuition cost.
Variable tuition rate and scholarships available
% on Financial Aid
80%
50%
Average Financial Aid Grant
$1,000
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Acceptance Rate
90%
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Admissions Director
Mrs. Margaret Oliver
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Admissions Associate
Joan O'Toole
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Sports
Total Sports Offered
3
5
Extracurriculars
Total Extra-curric.Total Extracurriculars
4
2
Extra-curric.Extracurriculars
Extended Care, Homework Club, Speech, Yearbook
Chess Club, S.T.E.M. Club