St. Paul Catholic School (Top Ranked Private School for 2026)

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Quick Facts (2026)

Top Ranked TN School
Grades: Prekindergarten-8
Enrollment: 283 students
Yearly Tuition: $5,800
Average class size: 18 students
Application Deadline: None / Rolling
Source: ✓Verified school update

School Rankings

St. Paul Catholic School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Tennessee for:

School Facts

School Membership(s)School Assoc.

National Catholic Educational Association (NCEA)

Religious Affiliation

Catholic

Grades Offered

Grades Prekindergarten-8

Students By Grade

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Distribution of Students By Grade
Grade	St. Paul Catholic School
Pre-K	76
Kind	39
1	28
2	25
3	32
4	17
5	20
6	15
7	14
8	17

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Year Founded

1948

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Student Body

Total Students

283 students

Student Body Type

Co-ed

% Students of Color

75%

State avg.: 21%

Academics & Faculty

Total Classroom Teachers

19 teachers

Student-Teacher Ratio

15:1

National avg.: 11:1

Average Class Size

18 students

Classroom Dress Code

Formal

School uniforms for girls and boys

Tuition & Acceptance Rate

Admission Deadline

None / Rolling

Yearly Tuition Cost

$5,800

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Tuition Notes

Catholic and sibling discounts available. Families may apply for Financial aid through FACTS.

Admissions Director

Tondra Davis

Application URL

Online Application

Sports

Total Sports Offered

7 sports

Sports

BaseballBasketball

CheeringSoccer

SoftballTrack and Field

Volleyball

School Notes

St. Paul Catholic School was founded in 1948.
St. Paul Catholic School serves Pre-Kindergarten three year-olds through 8th grade, offering academic, cultural, and spiritual formation for the youth of today and the leaders of tomorrow.
School takes pride in cherishing the dignity of every student and fostering academic excellence in a Christ-centered environment.
The rich opportunities available engage each child's individual potential while instilling spiritual growth and values for the future.
Encouraged by the example of our patron, St. Paul, we strive to preach the Gospel with joy and impart this knowledge to others.

School Motto: St. Paul Catholic School encourages the development of the whole child.

St. Paul Catholic School was founded in 1948. St. Paul Catholic School serves Pre-Kindergarten three year-olds through 8th grade, offering academic, cultural, and spiritual formation for the youth of today and the leaders of tomorrow. School takes pride in cherishing the dignity of every student and fostering academic excellence in a Christ-centered environment. The rich opportunities available engage each child's individual potential, while instilling spiritual growth and values for the future. Encouraged by the example of our patron, St. Paul, we strive to preach the Gospel with joy and impart this knowledge to others.

Source: Verified school update

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How much does St. Paul Catholic School cost?

St. Paul Catholic School's tuition is approximately $5,800 for private students.

What schools are St. Paul Catholic School often compared to?

St. Paul Catholic School is often viewed alongside schools like Raines Road KinderCare by visitors of our site.

What sports does St. Paul Catholic School offer?

St. Paul Catholic School offers 7 interscholastic sports: Baseball, Basketball, Cheering, Soccer, Softball, Track and Field and Volleyball.

What is St. Paul Catholic School's ranking?

St. Paul Catholic School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Tennessee for: Least expensive tuition, Highest percentage of students of color and Oldest founding date.

When is the application deadline for St. Paul Catholic School?

The application deadline for St. Paul Catholic School is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).

In what neighborhood is St. Paul Catholic School located?

St. Paul Catholic School is located in the Whitehaven View neighborhood of Memphis, TN.

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The average private school tuition in Memphis, TN is $13,375 for elementary schools and $14,630 for high schools (read more about average private school tuition across the country).

The average acceptance rate in Memphis, TN is 84% (read more about average acceptance rates across the country).