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St. Catherine Laboure School

St. Catherine Laboure School is a Catholic Community dedicated to learning, prayer, and service.
We are committed to the development of each student as a person with unique abilities and needs.
St. Catherine Laboure School teaches the values of Jesus and the Catholic Church in an atmosphere of love and discipline.
Teachers impart fundamental academic skills, the joy of learning, a positive sense of self-awareness, and community spirit, while recognizing each student's individuality and importance.
St. Catherine Laboure School is proud of its past.
With the support of parents and the parish community, we anticipate the future with faith and determination. Recognizing the parent as the primary teacher, St. Catherine Laboure School fosters a strong home-school partnership in order to provide quality education for each student.
Our Catholic School environment promotes intellectual, spiritual, emotional, physical, and social growth while nurturing the self-esteem and self-confidence so vital to learning.
Each student is encouraged to realize one's full potential through inquiry, creativity, and action.

Quick Facts (2026)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-8
  • Enrollment: 173 students
  • Average class size: 16 students
  • Application Deadline: None / Rolling
  • Source: Verified school update

School Overview

School Membership(s)School Assoc.
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-8
Year Founded
1962
School Calendar

Student Body

Total Students
173 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
58%
State avg.: 34%
Students by Grade

Academics and Faculty

Total Classroom Teachers
12 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
National avg.: 11:1
Average Class Size
16 students
Classroom Dress Code
Formal
Students in K-8 wear school issued uniforms

Tuition and Acceptance Rate

Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Tuition Notes
Please contact school office for tuition information on specific grade levels.
Application URL

Sports

Total Sports Offered
5 sports

Extracurriculars

Total ExtracurricularsTotal Extra-curric.
2 extracurriculars
ExtracurricularsExtra-curric.
Club or Organization:
Chess Club


Arts and Music Programs:
Band

School Notes

  • St. Catherine Laboure School is a Catholic Christian Community dedicated to learning, prayer, and service. We are committed to the development of each student as a person with unique abilities and needs. St. Catherine Laboure School teaches the values of Jesus and the Catholic Church in an atmosphere of love and discipline. Teachers impart fundamental academic skills, the joy of learning, a positive sense of self-awareness, and community spirit, while recognizing each student's individuality and importance. St. Catherine Laboure School is proud of its past. With the support of parents and the parish community, we anticipate the future with faith and determination. Recognizing the parent as the primary teacher, St. Catherine Laboure School fosters a strong home-school partnership in order to provide quality education for each student. Our Catholic School environment promotes intellectual, spiritual, emotional, physical, and social growth while nurturing the self-esteem and self-confidence so vital to learning. Each student is encouraged to realize one's full potential through inquiry, creativity, and action.
Source: Verified school update

Frequently Asked Questions

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St. Catherine Laboure School is often viewed alongside schools like Our Lady Of Perpetual Help by visitors of our site.
What sports does St. Catherine Laboure School offer?
St. Catherine Laboure School offers 5 interscholastic sports: Basketball, Football, Lacrosse, Soccer and Volleyball.
When is the application deadline for St. Catherine Laboure School?
The application deadline for St. Catherine Laboure School is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).

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Quick Facts (2026)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-8
  • Enrollment: 173 students
  • Average class size: 16 students
  • Application Deadline: None / Rolling
  • Source: Verified school update

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