Mater Dei School

Mater Dei is an elementary school for boys, grades 1 through 8, conducted by Catholic laymen.
All students are required to attend religious classes. Classes are generally limited to twenty students.
The curriculum is a reasonably fast-tracked one in which consistent effort and reading are emphasized; however character development is the school's top priority.
Subjects in grades 1 through 4 are taught by women with the exception of physical education, which is conducted by male coaches from the upper school.
Grades 5 through 8 are departmentalized with male specialists teaching most subjects.

Quick Stats (2025)

  • Grades: 1-8
  • Enrollment: 217 students
  • Yearly Tuition: $23,275
  • Average class size: 20 students
  • Application Deadline: None / Rolling
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)

School Overview

Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades 1-8
Year Founded
1960
Colors
White, Blue
School Calendar
First Day of School
Fri. Aug 1, 2025

Student Body

Total Students
217 students
Student Body Type
% Students of Color
8%
State avg.: 37%
Students by Grade
Mater Dei School Student By Grade

Academics and Faculty

Total Classroom Teachers
24 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
9:1
National avg.: 13:1
Average Class Size
20 students

Tuition and Acceptance Rate

Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Yearly Tuition Cost
Application URL

School Notes

  • School Motto: Work hard, play hard, pray hard, but most of all, be a good guy!
  • Mater Dei is an elementary school for boys, grades 1 through 8, conducted by Catholic laymen. All students are required to attend religious classes. Classes are generally limited to twenty students. The curriculum is a reasonably fast-tracked one in which consistent effort and reading are emphasized; however character development is the school's top priority. Subjects in grades 1 through 4 are taught by women with the exception of physical education, which is conducted by male coaches from the upper school. Grades 5 through 8 are departmentalized with male specialists teaching most subjects.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)

Frequently Asked Questions

How much does Mater Dei School cost?
Mater Dei School's tuition is approximately $23,275 for private students.
When is the application deadline for Mater Dei School?
The application deadline for Mater Dei School is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).

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Quick Stats (2025)

  • Grades: 1-8
  • Enrollment: 217 students
  • Yearly Tuition: $23,275
  • Average class size: 20 students
  • Application Deadline: None / Rolling
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)

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