Mater Dei Catholic School (2026 Profile)

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Mater Dei Catholic School

934 Sw Clay St
Topeka, KS 66606

Tel: (785) 233-1727

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Mater Dei Catholic School in Topeka, KS, serves 167 co鈥揺d students from pre鈥搆indergarten through 8th grade in a midsize city community.

Founded in 2006, the school operates with a Catholic religious affiliation and is a member of the National Catholic Educational Association (NCEA).

The school maintains a student鈥搕eacher ratio of 13:1 supported by 13 faculty members.

Approximately 45% of the student body represents students of color, reflecting some diversity within the school community.

Located in the Old Town neighborhood, Mater Dei Catholic School offers an elementary and middle school program within the city of Topeka.

Quick Facts (2026)

Grades: Prekindergarten-8
Enrollment: 167 students
Application Deadline: None / Rolling
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)

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School Overview

School Membership(s)School Assoc.

National Catholic Educational Association (NCEA)

Religious Affiliation

Catholic

Grades Offered

Grades Prekindergarten-8

Year Founded

2006

Student Body

Total Students

167 students

Student Body Type

Co-ed

% Students of Color

45%

State avg.: 24%

Students by Grade

Academics and Faculty

Total Classroom Teachers

13 teachers

Student-Teacher Ratio

13:1

National avg.:

Tuition and Acceptance Rate

Admission Deadline

None / Rolling

Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)

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

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Mater Dei Catholic School is located in the Old Town neighborhood of Topeka, KS. There are 1 other private schools located in Old Town.

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Quick Facts (2026)

Grades: Prekindergarten-8
Enrollment: 167 students
Application Deadline: None / Rolling
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)

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The average private school tuition in Topeka, KS is $7,463 for elementary schools (read more about average private school tuition across the country).