Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: Kindergarten-3
- Enrollment: 141 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
St. Mary Cathedral Elementary School
About the School
- St. Mary's Elementary School works in partnership with families, the community, and the Church to provide a nurturing environment for students in kindergarten through grade three.
- The school is a center where teachers and staff, in cooperation with families, guide the child's early development in faith, academics and self-esteem.
- St. Mary's School accomplishes this by instructing the children in Catholic doctrine, preparing them for liturgies and the reception of the sacraments, and providing opportunities to live their faith; developing the child's potential by offering an academic curriculum strong in the the fundamental skills with attention given to individual needs; and assisting children to grow in self-esteem and self-discipline within an environment based on mutual love, respect, and parental support.
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: Kindergarten-3
- Enrollment: 141 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
School Facts
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-3
Students By Grade
School Calendar
Student Body
Total Students
141 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
31%
State avg.: 26%
Academics & Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
9 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
16:1
National avg.: 11:1
Tuition & Acceptance Rate
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Application URL
School Notes
- St. Mary's Elementary School works in partnership with families, the community, and the Church to provide a nurturing environment for students in kindergarten through grade three. The school is a center where teachers and staff, in cooperation with families, guide the child's early development in faith, academics and self-esteem. St. Mary's School accomplishes this by instructing the children in Catholic doctrine, preparing them for liturgies and the reception of the sacraments, and providing opportunities to live their faith; developing the child's potential by offering an academic curriculum strong in the the fundamental skills with attention given to individual needs; and assisting children to grow in self-esteem and self-discipline within an environment based on mutual love, respect, and parental support.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
Frequently Asked Questions
What schools are St. Mary Cathedral Elementary School often compared to?
St. Mary Cathedral Elementary School is often viewed alongside schools like St. Lawrence Elementary School by visitors of our site.
When is the application deadline for St. Mary Cathedral Elementary School?
The application deadline for St. Mary Cathedral Elementary School is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
In what neighborhood is St. Mary Cathedral Elementary School located?
St. Mary Cathedral Elementary School is located in the St Marys neighborhood of Lafayette, IN.
Nearby Private Schools
Popular comparisons: St. Mary Cathedral Elementary School vs. St. Lawrence Elementary School
The nearest high school to St. Mary Cathedral Elementary School is Central Catholic Junior Senior High School (1.8 miles away)
The nearest elementary school is St. Boniface School (0.3 miles away)
The nearest preschool is Lafayette Christian School (0.9 miles away)
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Distance: 0.3 mi
Gr: 4-6 | 114 students
Catholic
813 North St
Lafayette, IN 47901
(765) 742-7913
Distance: 0.4 mi
Gr: K-8 | 159 students
Lutheran Church Missouri Synod
615 N 8th St
Lafayette, IN 47901
(765) 742-6464
Distance: 0.9 mi
Gr: PK-8 | 369 students
Avg. class size: 20 students
Sports: 6 | Extracurriculars: 1
525 N 26th Street
Lafayette, IN 47904
(765) 447-3052
Distance: 1.2 mi
Gr: K-6 | 171 students
Avg. class size: 15 students
Catholic
1902 Meharry St
Lafayette, IN 47904
(765) 742-4450
Distance: 1.4 mi
Gr: PK-6 | 250 students
Avg. class size: 20 students
Montessori School
2552 Soldiers Home Rd.
West Lafayette, IN 47906
(765) 464-1133
Distance: 1.8 mi
Gr: 7-12 | 430 students
Catholic
2410 S 9th St
Lafayette, IN 47909
(765) 474-2496
Distance: 2.1 mi
Gr: 3-12 | 37 students
Special Education School
3700 Rome Dr
Lafayette, IN 47905
(764) 488-4220
Distance: 4.3 mi
Gr: PK-12 | 28 students
Avg. class size: 9 students
Specialized Curriculum (Baptist)
1730 E 430 S
Lafayette, IN 47909
(765) 471-0300
Distance: 4.5 mi
Gr: PK-12 | 683 students
Sports: 12 | Extracurriculars: 6
Christian
5526 State Road 26 East
Lafayette, IN 47905
(765) 447-2727
Distance: 12.1 mi
Gr: 2-12 | 22 students
Brethren
7290 S. 500 W.
Rossville, IN 46065
(765) 379-2518
Distance: 0.3 mi
Gr: 4-6 | 114 students
Catholic
813 North St
Lafayette, IN 47901
(765) 742-7913
Distance: 0.4 mi
Gr: K-8 | 159 students
Lutheran Church Missouri Synod
615 N 8th St
Lafayette, IN 47901
(765) 742-6464
Distance: 0.9 mi
Gr: PK-8 | 369 students
Avg. class size: 20 students
Sports: 6 | Extracurriculars: 1
525 N 26th Street
Lafayette, IN 47904
(765) 447-3052
Distance: 1.2 mi
Gr: K-6 | 171 students
Avg. class size: 15 students
Catholic
1902 Meharry St
Lafayette, IN 47904
(765) 742-4450
Distance: 1.4 mi
Gr: PK-6 | 250 students
Avg. class size: 20 students
Montessori School
2552 Soldiers Home Rd.
West Lafayette, IN 47906
(765) 464-1133
Distance: 0.9 mi
Gr: PK-8 | 369 students
Avg. class size: 20 students
Sports: 6 | Extracurriculars: 1
525 N 26th Street
Lafayette, IN 47904
(765) 447-3052
Distance: 1.4 mi
Gr: PK-6 | 250 students
Avg. class size: 20 students
Montessori School
2552 Soldiers Home Rd.
West Lafayette, IN 47906
(765) 464-1133
Distance: 1.7 mi
Gr: PK-K | 48 students
Montessori School
214 Farabee Dr N Ste A
Lafayette, IN 47905
(765) 447-7177
Distance: 1.9 mi
Gr: NS-PK | 57 students
Daycare / Preschool
2233 Brothers Dr
Lafayette, IN 47909
(765) 474-3663
Distance: 2.5 mi
Gr: NS-PK
1811 Brady Lane
Lafayette, IN 47905
(765) 474-3522
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Attica High School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 35-39%)
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211 E Sycamore St
Attica, IN 47918
(765) 762-7000
Attica, IN 47918
(765) 762-7000
9123 miles
Gr: 6-12 | 290 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 8%
Attica Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
500 E Washington
Attica, IN 47918
(765) 762-7000
Attica, IN 47918
(765) 762-7000
9123.4 miles
Gr: PK-5 | 247 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 10%
Pine Village Elementary School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
3756 E Sr 26
Pine Village, IN 47975
(765) 385-2651
Pine Village, IN 47975
(765) 385-2651
9123.8 miles
Gr: K-6 | 160 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 6%
Prairie Crossing Elementary School
(Math: 41% | Reading: 26%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
2758 S 400 E
Oxford, IN 47971
(765) 884-3000
Oxford, IN 47971
(765) 884-3000
9124.1 miles
Gr: K-6 | 564 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 18%
Benton Central Jr-sr High School
(Math: 29% | Reading: 40%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
4241 E 300 S
Oxford, IN 47971
(765) 884-1600
Oxford, IN 47971
(765) 884-1600
9124.4 miles
Gr: 7-12 | 792 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 17%
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