St. Clare School in Waveland, MS serves 128 udents in grades PK through 6 within an urban community.
The school operates with a udent–teacher ratio of 18:1 supported by 7 teaching staff members.
As a Catholic co–ed elementary school,. Clare is affiliated with the National Catholic Educational Association and other special emphasis groups.
The udent population includes 6.74% students of color, reflecting some diversity within the enrollment.
Nearby Catholic schools offer broader grade spans and different udent–teacher ratios, positioning St.
Clare as a local option for early elementary religious education.
School Overview
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-6
Student Body
Total Students
128 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
7%
State avg.: 19%
Students by Grade
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
7 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
18:1
National avg.: 13:1
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
Frequently Asked Questions
When is the application deadline for St. Clare School?
The application deadline for St. Clare School is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
Nearby Private Schools
The nearest high school and elementary school to St. Clare School is Our Lady Academy (0.4 miles away)
The nearest preschool is Holy Trinity Catholic School (2.8 miles away)
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Our Lady Academy![Our Lady Academy Photo - Class of 2017 -- Graduates = 38; ACT Class Average Score 25.69; Scholarship Amount nearly $5 Million in Offers.]( "Our Lady Academy Photo - Class of 2017 -- Graduates = 38; ACT Class Average Score 25.69; Scholarship Amount nearly $5 Million in Offers.")
All-girls (Catholic)
222 S Beach Blvd
Bay Saint Louis, MS 39520
(228) 467-7048
Bay Saint Louis, MS 39520
(228) 467-7048
0.4 miles
Gr: 7-12 | 266 students Avg. class size: 18 students Sports: 13 Tuition listed
Saint Stanislaus High School![Saint Stanislaus High School Photo - Saint Stanislaus]( "Saint Stanislaus High School Photo - Saint Stanislaus")
All-boys (Catholic)
304 S. Beach Blvd.
Bay Saint Louis, MS 39520
(228) 467-9057
Bay Saint Louis, MS 39520
(228) 467-9057
0.7 miles
Gr: 7-12 | 341 students Avg. class size: 22 students Sports: 13 | Extracurrculars: 24 Tuition listed
21 Chantilly Ter
Bay Saint Louis, MS 39520
(228) 493-0568
Bay Saint Louis, MS 39520
(228) 493-0568
1.5 miles
Gr: 9-12 | 9 students
301 S Second St
Bay Saint Louis, MS 39520
(228) 467-5158
Bay Saint Louis, MS 39520
(228) 467-5158
2.8 miles
Gr: PK-6 | 288 students Tuition listed
St. Paul Catholic School
(Catholic)
151 E Scenic Drive
Pass Christian, MS 39571
(228) 452-7359
Pass Christian, MS 39571
(228) 452-7359
7.6 miles
Gr: 1-6 | 118 students Avg. class size: 15 students
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