Marion St. Mary School

274 N Prospect St Marion, OH 43302
school.marionstmary.org

Quick Facts (2026)

  • Top Ranked OH School
  • Grades: Prekindergarten-8
  • Enrollment: 140 students
  • Yearly Tuition: $6,165
  • Average class size: 15 students
  • Application Deadline: None / Rolling
  • Source: Verified school update
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Quick Facts (2026)

  • Top Ranked OH School
  • Grades: Prekindergarten-8
  • Enrollment: 140 students
  • Yearly Tuition: $6,165
  • Average class size: 15 students
  • Application Deadline: None / Rolling
  • Source: Verified school update

School Rankings

Marion St. Mary School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Ohio for:

Category
Attribute
School History

School Facts

Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-8
Students By Grade
ADD/ADHD Support
Yes
Learning Difference Programs
Yes
Learning Programs Supported
English Learners, Reading Tutoring
Year Founded
1875
Summer School Offered
Yes
Campus Size
1 acre

Student Body

Total Students
140 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
45%
State avg.: 25%

Academics & Faculty

Total Classroom Teachers
14 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
10:1
National avg.: 11:1
Average Class Size
15 students
Classroom Dress Code
Formal

Tuition & Acceptance Rate

Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Yearly Tuition Cost

Sports

Total Sports Offered
5 sports

School Notes

  • St. Mary School is an OCSAA accredited Catholic K through 8th grade school located in Marion, Ohio.We provide a Catholic education that focuses on academic excellence and spiritual guidance with highly qualified teachers in a safe, structured community.Our school helps students become self-disciplined, independent, life-long learners who grow to understand the obligations of human life, the dignity of the individual and the shared responsibility for our common good .Our school serves St. Mary Parish.
  • School Motto: Be Strong, Be Courageous, Do All Things in Love.
  • School Mascot: Irish
  • St. Mary School is an OCSAA accredited Catholic K through 8th grade school located in Marion, Ohio.We provide a Catholic education that focuses on academic excellence and spiritual guidance with highly qualified teachers in a safe, structured community.Our school helps students become self-disciplined, independent, life-long learners who grow to understand the obligations of human life, the dignity of the individual and the shared responsibility for our common good.Our school serves St. Mary Parish.
Source: Verified school update

Frequently Asked Questions

How much does Marion St. Mary School cost?
Marion St. Mary School's tuition is approximately $6,165 for private students.
What sports does Marion St. Mary School offer?
Marion St. Mary School offers 5 interscholastic sports: Basketball, Bowling, Cross Country, Indoor Soccer and Soccer.
What is Marion St. Mary School's ranking?
Marion St. Mary School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Ohio for: Oldest founding date.
When is the application deadline for Marion St. Mary School?
The application deadline for Marion St. Mary School is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).

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