St. Marks Elementary School (Top Ranked 草榴社区 School for 2026-27)

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Quick Facts (2026-27)

Top Ranked ID School
Grades: Prekindergarten-8
Enrollment: 345 students
Average class size: 20 students
Application Deadline: None / Rolling
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)

School Rankings

St. Marks Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Idaho for:

School Facts

Religious Affiliation

Catholic

Grades Offered

Grades Prekindergarten-8

Students By Grade

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Distribution of Students By Grade
Grade	St. Marks Elementary School
Pre-K	32
Kind	26
1	35
2	35
3	36
4	35
5	29
6	49
7	39
8	29

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Year Founded

1970

School Calendar

School Motto

St. Mark鈥檚 Catholic School is a ministry of St. Mark's Catholic Community that fosters academic excellence, rooted in the Catholic faith, and Christian values.

Student Body

Total Students

345 students

Student Body Type

Co-ed

% Students of Color

21%

State avg.: 15%

Academic Profile

Total Classroom Teachers

22 teachers

Student-Teacher Ratio

16:1

National avg.:

Average Class Size

20 students

School Membership(s)School Assoc.

National Catholic Educational Association (NCEA)
Other religious school association(s)

Tuition & Financial Aid

Admission Deadline

None / Rolling

Tuition Notes

$200 per student plus additional fees

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School Notes

The curriculum at St. Mark's School is based upon the learning needs of its students and the academic standards as outlined for students by the state of Idaho.
The emphasis is on providing quality programs that seek continuous improvement for each student.
This is done within the context of the religious instruction and atmosphere that forms the foundation upon which all instruction takes place.
The academic curriculum at these levels provides each learner with an increasing degree of competency and independence on the part of each student.
Although continued emphasis on reading with appropriate speed and accuracy are present, reading for meaning and the acquisition of information are important objectives.
The ability to use various literary devices and interpretation of literature are emphasized.
Students experience a number of types of reading material.
The development of writing, grammar, and presentation skills to provide students effective communication abilities is regularly practice.
Mathematics skills that encourage excellent computational skills and the solving of problems in a creative matter are emphasized.
The ability to think and communicate mathematically is also an important part of the curriculum.
The development of effective study skills, note taking and test taking strategies for utilization at the junior high and high school level are also taught.

The curriculum at St. Mark's School is based upon the learning needs of its students and the academic standards as outlined for students by the state of Idaho.
The emphasis is on providing quality programs that seek continuous improvement for each student.
This is done within the context of the religious instruction and atmosphere that forms the foundation upon which all instruction takes place.
The academic curriculum at these levels provides each learner with an increasing degree of competency and independence on the part of each student.
Although continued emphasis on reading with appropriate speed and accuracy are present, reading for meaning and the acquisition of information are important objectives.
The ability to use various literary devices and interpretation of literature are emphasized.
Students experience a number of types of reading material.
The development of writing, grammar, and presentation skills to provide students effective communication abilities is regularly practice.
Mathematics skills that encourage excellent computational skills and the solving of problems in a creative matter are emphasized.
The ability to think and communicate mathematically is also an important part of the curriculum.
The development of effective study skills, note taking and test taking strategies for utilization at the junior high and high school level are also taught.

Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)

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St. Marks Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Idaho for: Largest student body.

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

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St. Marks Elementary School is located in the West Boise neighborhood of Boise, ID. There are 6 other private schools located in West Boise.

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The average private school tuition in Boise, ID is $15,967 for elementary schools and $14,135 for high schools (read more about average private school tuition across the country).

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