About

St. Mark Catholic School was established in 1982 in order to fulfill a need in the Catholic community of St. Mark the Evangelist Parish, in Plano, Texas. The school opened, welcoming 113 children in grades Kindergarten through third. The school's use of the educational building consisted of five classrooms, a small library, and the two-room main office. The church activity building provided space for physical education classes and a student lunchroom. The staff in 1982 was comprised of the principal, secretary, and six teachers. 

The enrollment, staff, and facilities steadily increased as the population of Plano increased. Presently, over forty staff members occupy the school plant, which consists of three building totaling 84,000 square feet on a 14.7 acre site.

St. Mark was recognized by the United States Department of Education as a Blue Ribbon Exemplary School in 1992 and again in 2007, and recently qualified to apply for a rare third nomination. The school is accredited by the Texas Catholic Conference Education Department and the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools. The Diocese of Dallas Office of Education, in compliance with the Texas Education Agency, designs the curriculum.

St. Mark Catholic School graduates and their families have continued to prove their commitment to Catholic education.