St. Patrick's School

🌟 Key Highlights: St. Patrick’s School

St. Patrick’s School (SPS) is a private, co-educational Catholic parochial school in McEwen, Tennessee. As a ministry of St. Patrick Church, it is committed to providing a Christ-centered education that integrates strong academics, spiritual formation, and service within a diverse and supportive community, serving the surrounding rural areas.

🏫 Overview

• Type: Private / Parochial Catholic School (Diocese of Nashville)

• Location: McEwen, Tennessee (Humphreys County)

• Grades Served: Preschool (PK) – 8th Grade

• Enrollment: Approximately 80–100 students

• Core Mission: To partner with families to challenge each student to achieve academic excellence and embrace and model the gospel of Jesus Christ through service and love of neighbor.

• Accreditation: SACS (Southern Association of Colleges and Schools) / Cognia and NCEA (National Catholic Educational Association).

• Focus: Pre-K through middle school education with a strong emphasis on faith and community.

✅ What Makes the School Unique?

SPS is distinguished by its intimate size, rural location, and strong Catholic identity:

• Christ-Centered & Service Focused: Catholic faith and values are central to the school experience. Students participate in daily prayer, religious instruction, and weekly Mass. The small size allows for deeply integrated faith formation.

• Intimate Community: Due to its small enrollment, SPS provides a highly personalized, family-like atmosphere where every student is known and supported. This environment often fosters strong character development and leadership opportunities.

• Academic Excellence: The school provides a rigorous K–8 curriculum designed to build strong foundational skills and consistently prepare graduates for success in local high schools.

• Small Class Sizes: Maintains a relatively low student-to-teacher ratio, allowing for personalized attention and a nurturing classroom environment.

• Middle School Departmentalization: Grades 6–8 feature a departmentalized curriculum, allowing students to benefit from specialized instruction in core subjects from middle-school focused teachers.

• Enrichment Programs: Offers specialized classes in Art, Music, and Physical Education, ensuring a well-rounded elementary and middle school education.

• Rural Focus: Serves as a vital Catholic educational hub for Humphreys and surrounding rural counties.

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