St. Mary Cathedral School

St. Mary Cathedral School serves 170 students in grades Prekindergarten-8, is a member of the National Catholic Educational Association (NCEA).
The student:teacher of St. Mary Cathedral School is 12:1 and the school's religious affiliation is Catholic.

Quick Facts (2025-26)

  • Top Ranked MO School
  • Grades: Prekindergarten-8
  • Enrollment: 170 students
  • Average class size: 20 students
  • Application Deadline: None / Rolling
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)

Top Rankings

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

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Attribute
School History

School Overview

School Membership(s)School Assoc.
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-8
Year Founded
1868

Student Body

Total Students
170 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
25%
State avg.: 20%
Students by Grade
St. Mary Cathedral School Student By Grade

Academics and Faculty

Total Classroom Teachers
14 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
12:1
National avg.: 13:1
Average Class Size
20 students

Tuition and Acceptance Rate

Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Application URL

School Notes

  • School Mascot: Saints
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)

Frequently Asked Questions

What schools are St. Mary Cathedral School often compared to?
St. Mary Cathedral School is often viewed alongside schools like St. Vincent De Paul Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What is St. Mary Cathedral School's ranking?
St. Mary Cathedral School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Missouri for: Oldest founding date.
When is the application deadline for St. Mary Cathedral School?
The application deadline for St. Mary Cathedral School is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).

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Quick Facts (2025-26)

  • Top Ranked MO School
  • Grades: Prekindergarten-8
  • Enrollment: 170 students
  • Average class size: 20 students
  • Application Deadline: None / Rolling
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)

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The average private school tuition in Missouri is $12,565 for elementary schools and $15,027 for high schools (read more about average private school tuition across the country).
The average acceptance rate in Missouri is 85% (read more about average acceptance rates across the country).

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