St Mary's School

7 Pursuit, Aliso Viejo, CA, 92656-0926
Tel: (949)448-9027
Grades: NS - 8 | 715 students
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St. Mary’s is an International Baccalaureate (IB) World School dedicated to inquiry-based academic excellence, developing well-rounded, confident children who flourish in a creative environment founded on Christian values. As the only primary school in Orange County to offer the IB program, the school promotes critical thinking and focuses on developing skills to meet the challenges of a global, technological economy. Coupled with strong athletic programs, extended care, enrichment classes and summer programs, students in preschool through grade eight develop the life-long practice of learning, leading and serving.

School Overview:
St Mary's School
School Membership(s) California Association of Independent Schools (CAIS)
International Baccalaureate (IB) World School
National Association of Independent Schools (NAIS)
National Association for the Education of Young Children
Western States Association of Schools and Colleges (WASC)
State or regional independent school association
Other school association(s)
Religious Affiliation Christian (no specific denomination)
Grades Offered Grades Nursery/Preschool - 8
Year Founded 1994
Student Body
Total Students 715 students
Student Body Type Co-ed
% Students of Color 1% (CA School Avg.: 43%)
Students by Grade
 
Academics and Faculty
% Faculty w/Advanced Degree 40%
Average Class Size 19 students
Classroom dress code Formal
(Uniform Required)
Finances and Admission
Admission Deadline Feb. 1 / rolling
Yearly Tuition Cost $11,500
Tuition Notes Preschool: $10,300 Lower School: $11,500 Middle School: $11,750
% on Financial Aid 18%
Acceptance Rate 86%
Admissions Director Jennifer Risner
Sports
Total Sports Offered 7 sports
Sports
Basketball Cheering
Flag Football Golf
Lacrosse Track and Field
Volleyball
Extracurriculars
Total Extracurriculars 12 extracurriculars
Extracurriculars
ASB After School Enrichment
Ceramics Drumline
Extended Care Field Studies
Field Studies International Exchange
Orchestra Science Clubs
Theatre Visual Arts

School Notes:

  • St. Mary's is the only authorized Preschool-Grade 8, International Baccalaureate (IB) World School in Orange County. Our academic program provides the foundation to cultivate future global leaders for an increasingly diverse and technological society.

    • Profile last updated: 10/31/2012

Nearby Schools:

St Mary's School
Gr. Nursery/Preschool-8 | 0 mi. away
Aliso Viejo Christian School
Gr. K-8 | 0.3 mi. away
VanDamme Academy
Gr. K-8 | 0.7 mi. away
Vine Preparatory Academy
Gr. K-8 | 1.3 mi. away
Tutor Time
Gr. K | 1.5 mi. away
Mission Lutheran School
Gr. K-1 | 1.5 mi. away

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