St. Marys Catholic School (Top Ranked Private School for 2026-27)

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Quick Facts (2026-27)

Top Ranked SC School
Grades: Prekindergarten-8
Enrollment: 342 students
Yearly Tuition: $6,945
Acceptance rate: 90%
Average class size: 29 students
Application Deadline: None / Rolling
Source: ✓Verified school update

School Rankings

St. Marys Catholic School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in South Carolina for:

School Facts

School Membership(s)School Assoc.

National Catholic Educational Association (NCEA)
Southern Association Of Colleges And Schools (SACS)

Religious Affiliation

Catholic

Grades Offered

Grades Prekindergarten-8

Students By Grade

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Distribution of Students By Grade
Grade	St. Marys Catholic School
Nursery	17
Pre-K	52
Kind	35
1	36
2	34
3	31
4	34
5	28
6	29
7	27
8	19

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Year Founded

1900

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Awards

Blue Ribbon School - Selected in 2020

Student Body

Total Students

342 students

Student Body Type

Co-ed

% Students of Color

11%

State avg.: 18%

Academics & Faculty

Total Classroom Teachers

20 teachers

Student-Teacher Ratio

17:1

National avg.: 11:1

% Faculty w/Advanced Degree

60%

Average Class Size

29 students

Advanced Courses

Honors Algebra IHonors English I

Honors French IHonors Spanish I

Classroom Dress Code

Formal

Uniform shirts, shorts, skirts and jumpers

Tuition & Acceptance Rate

Admission Deadline

None / Rolling

Yearly Tuition Cost

$6,945

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Tuition Notes

Parishioner tuition and fees = $6945 Non-Parishioner tuition and fees=$9040 Tuition Assistance for Saint Mary\'s Parishioners

% on Financial Aid

Average Financial Aid Grant

$2,800

Acceptance Rate

90%

National avg.: 82%

Admissions Director

Nelle Palms

Application URL

Online Application

Sports

Total Sports Offered

5 sports

Sports

BasketballCross Country

GolfTrack and Field

Volleyball

Extracurriculars

Total ExtracurricularsTotal Extra-curric.

7 extracurriculars

ExtracurricularsExtra-curric.

Club or Organization:

Chess ClubCoding Club

Rosary ClubStudent Council

Yearbook Club

Arts and Music Programs:

Beginning and Advanced BandChoral Club

School Notes

St. Mary`s Catholic School of Greenville was founded in 1900 and is now home to 320 children in grades K3 through 8.
The Catholic school is the most important apostolic work of St. Mary`s Church, and every family in the parish is strongly encouraged to educate their children in Saint Mary`s Catholic School.
Academic excellence, athletic challenge, artistic expression, and character formation are all at the service of teaching the Gospel to our students and calling them to follow the Lord Jesus as faithful disciples.
This evangelical purpose shapes every dimension of life at the school.

School Motto: Tradition, Virtue, Excellence.

Students in grades K5 through 8th grade are tested before being accepted into Saint Mary's School.

Source: Verified school update

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How much does St. Marys Catholic School cost?

St. Marys Catholic School's tuition is approximately $6,945 for private students.

What is the acceptance rate of St. Marys Catholic School?

The acceptance rate of St. Marys Catholic School is 90%, which is higher than the national average of 89%.

What sports does St. Marys Catholic School offer?

St. Marys Catholic School offers 5 interscholastic sports: Basketball, Cross Country, Golf, Track and Field and Volleyball.

What is St. Marys Catholic School's ranking?

St. Marys Catholic School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in South Carolina for: Largest student body and Oldest founding date.

When is the application deadline for St. Marys Catholic School?

The application deadline for St. Marys Catholic School is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).

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Did You Know?

The average private school tuition in Greenville, SC is $12,090 for elementary schools and $14,024 for high schools (read more about average private school tuition across the country).

The average acceptance rate in Greenville, SC is 91% (read more about average acceptance rates across the country).