At St Mary School, we will provide your child with a high quality, academic education.
We will teach your child to be a leader. We will strengthen your child's Christian values.
We will provide your child with the feeling of fulfillment through service projects.
School Overview
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades 3-6
Student Body
Total Students
89 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
22%
State avg.: 25%
Students by Grade
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
3 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
30:1
National avg.: 11:1
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
School Notes
- At St Mary School, we will provide your child with a high quality, academic education. We will teach your child to be a leader. We will strengthen your child's Christian values. We will provide your child with the feeling of fulfillment through service projects.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
Frequently Asked Questions
When is the application deadline for Defiance Catholic School-st Mary Campus?
The application deadline for Defiance Catholic School-st Mary Campus is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
Nearby Private Schools
The nearest high school to Defiance Catholic School-st Mary Campus is New Horizons Academy (21.3 miles away)
The nearest elementary school is Grace Bible Church (1.6 miles away)
The nearest preschool is Holy Cross Catholic School (2.0 miles away)
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Quick Facts
Grace Bible Church
(Baptist)
2060 Jefferson Ave
Defiance, OH 43512
(419) 782-6391
Defiance, OH 43512
(419) 782-6391
1.6 miles
Gr: 3 | 4 students
Holy Cross Catholic School ![Holy Cross Catholic School Photo - Principal Reinhart helping a kindergarten student chart his goals. Holy Cross Catholic School, Defiance Ohio. #Greathappenshere!]( "Holy Cross Catholic School Photo - Principal Reinhart helping a kindergarten student chart his goals. Holy Cross Catholic School, Defiance Ohio. #Greathappenshere!")
(Catholic)
1745 S Clinton St
Defiance, OH 43512
(419) 784-2021
Defiance, OH 43512
(419) 784-2021
2 miles
Gr: PK-5 | 114 students Avg. class size: 15 students Sports: 1 | Extracurrculars: 3 Tuition listed
St. Paul Lutheran School
(Lutheran Church Missouri Synod)
1075 Glenwood Ave
Napoleon, OH 43545
(419) 592-5536
Napoleon, OH 43545
(419) 592-5536
13.8 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 230 students Avg. class size: 16 students
St. Augustine Catholic School
(Catholic)
722 Monroe St
Napoleon, OH 43545
(419) 592-3641
Napoleon, OH 43545
(419) 592-3641
14.6 miles
Gr: PK-7 | 79 students
St. John Lutheran School
(Lutheran Church Missouri Synod)
16035 County Road U
Napoleon, OH 43545
(419) 598-8702
Napoleon, OH 43545
(419) 598-8702
15.6 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 52 students Sports: 6 | Extracurrculars: 4 Tuition listed
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