St. Mark Catholic School
St. Mark Catholic School is a leader in Catholic education on the south side of Indianapolis for over 70 years.
St. Mark Catholic School is one of the fastest-growing schools in the Archdiocese of Indianapolis for the last 5 consecutive years
Our school is highly diverse with students from 18 different countries of the world.
We have 2 full-time ESL teachers, 2 full-time Special Needs teachers and 20 teaching assistants. Mission Statement: Teaching as Jesus taught, St. Mark Catholic School, as a ministry of St. Mark Parish, will value the unique gifts of each individual by providing academic challenges, promoting physical, mental, and spiritual well-being, and instilling motivation to become life-long learners and disciples of God.
Quick Stats (2021-22)
- Top Ranked IN School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-8
- Students: 467 students
- Yearly Tuition: $4,950
- Average class size: 24 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
Top Rankings
St. Mark Catholic School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Indiana for:
Category
Attribute
Advanced Degrees
Student Body
School History
School Overview
School Membership(s)School Assoc.
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-8
ADD/ADHD Support
Yes
Learning Difference Programs
Yes
Learning Programs Supported
Full-time Special Needs Teacher
Year Founded
1948
Summer School Offered
Yes
Student Body
Total Students
467 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
61%
State avg.: 22%
Students by Grade
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
32 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
National avg.: 13:1
% Faculty w/Advanced Degree
99%
Average Class Size
24 students
List of Courses Offered
Classroom Dress Code
Casual
(Grades K-5:Navy Blue pants/white or light blue polo Grades 6-8: Khaki pants, white or Black polo)
(Grades K-5:Navy Blue pants/white or light blue polo Grades 6-8: Khaki pants, white or Black polo)
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Yearly Tuition Cost
Tuition Notes
Parishioner Rate: 1 child $4950, 2 children $6950 3+ children $8150 Non-Parishioner Rate: 1 child $5900, 2 children $10,100 3+ children $12,400 Pre-K: $4000 (no multi-children discount)
% on Financial Aid
65%
Average Financial Aid Grant
$2,500
Admissions Director
Rusty Albertson
Admissions Associate
Beth Leszcynski
Sports
Total Sports Offered
9 sports
Extracurriculars
Total ExtracurricularsTotal Extra-curric.
12 extracurriculars
ExtracurricularsExtra-curric.
Academic Team, After Care/Before Care available, After School Tutoring, Alter Servers, Band, Book Fair, Boys and Girl Scouts, Children's Choir, CYO Sports, Drama-Spring Muscial, Service Club, Spell Bowl
School Notes
- Vision Statement: The St. Mark School community strives to create a Christian and academic environment. Students are encouraged to develop their faith, talents, and social awareness in order to contribute to their life and the lives of others
Profile last updated: 01/27/2021
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