St. Helen Roman Catholic Church

St. Helen School strives to foster the growth of the whole child in the likeness of Christ, through prayer, respect and self-discipline.
Our school has one vision where Catholic education stands firm in the Christian light of faith, hope, justice and love.
It sanctions Gospel values in all activities and promotes the practice of these values in active participation in the building of a civil society.
It is important that the home and school embrace this shared vision of excellence.
As we celebrate our school's 35 years of offering a Catholic education to thousands of students, we each have an important role in building the next generation of faithful servants of God.
St. Helen's mission, as a Catholic School, is to offer quality education to children from Pre-Kindergarten to Eighth Grade.
This is accomplished with a safe, Christ-centered environment, which stresses unity in cultural diversity, academics, athletics, as well as social and spiritual development.
This is achieved through the cooperation and participation of the school, home, and parish communities in an atmosphere of respect and tolerance.
St. Helen School strives to educate the whole person in an atmosphere of academic excellence, respect for the individual child, Christian values, in combination with the family, parish, and community.
Catholic education promotes the Christian message of peace, hope, love and justice.
St. Helen School demonstrates this through prayer and the celebration of the sacraments.
Being a Catholic community, the school encourages service to others while fostering respect and active involvement in caring for God's creation.

Quick Facts (2025-26)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-8
  • Enrollment: 231 students
  • Application Deadline: None / Rolling
  • Source: Verified school update

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School Overview

Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-8
School Calendar

Student Body

Total Students
231 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
99%
State avg.: 47%
Students by Grade
St. Helen Roman Catholic Church Student By Grade

Academics and Faculty

Total Classroom Teachers
14 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
17:1
National avg.: 13:1

Tuition and Acceptance Rate

Admission Deadline
None / Rolling

School Notes

  • School Motto: Saint Helen Catholic Church is a diverse Community united in Faith and Fellowship, embracing Saint Helen’s Strength and Determination; aspiring to spread the Gospel through worshipping, living a sacramental life and compassionate service so that the Kingd
  • St. Helen School strives to foster the growth of the whole child in the likeness of Christ, through prayer, respect and self-discipline. Our school has one vision where Catholic education stands firm in the Christian light of faith, hope, justice and love. It sanctions Gospel values in all activities and promotes the practice of these values in active participation in the building of a civil society. It is important that the home and school embrace this shared vision of excellence. As we celebrate our school's 35 years of offering a Catholic education to thousands of students, we each have an important role in building the next generation of faithful servants of God. St. Helen's mission, as a Catholic School, is to offer quality education to children from Pre-Kindergarten to Eighth Grade. This is accomplished with a safe, Christ-centered environment, which stresses unity in cultural diversity, academics, athletics, as well as social and spiritual development. This is achieved through the cooperation and participation of the school, home, and parish communities in an atmosphere of respect and tolerance. St. Helen School strives to educate the whole person in an atmosphere of academic excellence, respect for the individual child, Christian values, in combination with the family, parish, and community. Catholic education promotes the Christian message of peace, hope, love and justice. St. Helen School demonstrates this through prayer and the celebration of the sacraments. Being a Catholic community, the school encourages service to others while fostering respect and active involvement in caring for God's creation.
Source: Verified school update

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When is the application deadline for St. Helen Roman Catholic Church?
The application deadline for St. Helen Roman Catholic Church is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).

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St. Helen is celebrating its 40th year. Along with a challenging curriculum, the school offers art, music, foreign language, sports, math club, community garden club and many other extracurricular activities. What makes this school exceptional is the family atmosphere.
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Quick Facts (2025-26)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-8
  • Enrollment: 231 students
  • Application Deadline: None / Rolling
  • Source: Verified school update

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