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Quick Facts (2026)
- Top-Ranked NC School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 208 students
- Yearly Tuition: $5,785
- Average class size: 23 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: Verified school update
Top Rankings
St. Patrick Catholic School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in North Carolina for:
Category
Attribute
School History
School Overview
School Membership(s)School Assoc.
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-8
Learning Difference Programs
Yes
Learning Programs Supported
Support through Longleaf Academy for Mild Learning Differences
Year Founded
1937
Student Body
Total Students
208 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
42%
State avg.: 24%
Students by Grade
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
14 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
15:1
National avg.: 13:1
% Faculty w/Advanced Degree
62%
Average Class Size
23 students
List of Courses Offered
Matriculation DataMatric. Data
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Yearly Tuition Cost
Tuition Notes
Active Parishioner Rate for members of St. Patrick Church Standard Rate is $5,785. Standard tuition rate is $6,905.
% on Financial Aid
22%
Average Financial Aid Grant
$1,000
Admissions Director
Karen Fitzpatrick
Application URL
Sports
Total Sports Offered
4 sports
Extracurriculars
Total ExtracurricularsTotal Extra-curric.
11 extracurriculars
ExtracurricularsExtra-curric.
Battle of the BooksBoy Scouts
Brownie ScoutsChoir
Cub ScoutsDaisy Scouts
Girl Scouts
Club or Organization:
Art ClubChess Club
STEM ClubStudent Council
School Notes
- School Motto: A School You Can Believe In!
- The mission of St. Patrick School is to nurture each child as an individual in a caring, Catholic Christian environment, so that his/her uniqueness will contribute to God's plan for the world.
Source: Verified school update
Frequently Asked Questions
How much does St. Patrick Catholic School cost?
St. Patrick Catholic School's tuition is approximately $5,785 for private students.
What sports does St. Patrick Catholic School offer?
St. Patrick Catholic School offers 4 interscholastic sports: Basketball, Cheering, Soccer and Volleyball.
What is St. Patrick Catholic School's ranking?
St. Patrick Catholic School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in North Carolina for: Oldest founding date.
When is the application deadline for St. Patrick Catholic School?
The application deadline for St. Patrick Catholic School is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
In what neighborhood is St. Patrick Catholic School located?
St. Patrick Catholic School is located in the Terry Sanford neighborhood of Fayetteville, NC. There are 8 other private schools located in Terry Sanford.
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