Quick Facts (26-27)
- Top Ranked FL School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 408 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: ✓Verified school update
St. Mary Catholic School
About the School
- Saint Mary Catholic School is committed to academic excellence in a value-based educational setting.
- Our commitment to excellence is demonstrated by being in the top ten percent of the nation with our test scores and we have Blue Ribbon School status.
- The community of priests, deacons, religious, administrators, teachers, staff, parents, and students work together toward our school's high standards.
- Our school has remained a viable entity to our community for 70 years.
- Catholic Schools provide a setting and a means of passing on the Church's teachings to the next generation.
- In Catholic Schools liturgy, prayer, and all forms of faith practice are incorporated into school life.
- Saint Mary School proclaims the Gospel message and provides a distinctive Christian environment in which doctrine is taught and beliefs are practiced with exceptionally high academic standards.
- This integration of faith with school life develops students whose values are centered on the teachings of Jesus Christ.
- Through experiencing the Gospel message, students develop an inner faith, which sustains them throughout their lives.
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Top Ranked FL School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 408 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: ✓Verified school update
School Rankings
St. Mary Catholic School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Florida for:
School Facts
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-8
Students By Grade
Year Founded
1946
School Calendar
Student Body
Total Students
408 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
34%
State avg.: 48%
Academic Profile
Total Classroom Teachers
29 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
National avg.: 11:1
Classroom Dress Code
Casual
Uniform
List of Courses Offered
School Membership(s)School Assoc.
Tuition & Financial Aid
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Request Information
Sports
Total Sports Offered
6 sports
Extracurriculars
Total ExtracurricularsTotal Extra-curric.
3 extracurriculars
ExtracurricularsExtra-curric.
Club or Organization:
Arts and Music Programs:
Middle School Sports Program
Arts and Music Programs:
BandDrama
School Notes
- Saint Mary School is committed to academic excellence in a value-based educational setting. Our commitment to excellence can be seen as being in the top ten percent of the nation with our test scores for all private and public schools and Blue Ribbon School status. The community of priests, deacons, religious, administrators, teachers, staff, parents and students work together toward the school�s high standards. With each person taking on their responsibilities, our school has remained a viable entity to our community for sixty-two years. Catholic Schools provide a setting and a means of passing on the Church�s teachings to the next generation. In Catholic Schools, liturgy, prayer, and all forms of faith practice are incorporated into school life. Saint Mary School proclaims the Gospel message and provides a distinctive Christian environment in which doctrine is taught and beliefs are practiced. This integration of faith with school life develops students whose values are centered on the teachings of Jesus Christ. Through experiencing the Gospel message, students develop an inner faith, which sustains them throughout their lives.
Source: Verified school update
Frequently Asked Questions
What schools are St. Mary Catholic School often compared to?
St. Mary Catholic School is often viewed alongside schools like Calvary Christian Academy & Preschool by visitors of our site.
What sports does St. Mary Catholic School offer?
St. Mary Catholic School offers 6 interscholastic sports: Basketball, Cross Country, Golf, Soccer, Tennis and Volleyball.
What is St. Mary Catholic School's ranking?
St. Mary Catholic School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Florida for: Largest student body and Oldest founding date.
When is the application deadline for St. Mary Catholic School?
The application deadline for St. Mary Catholic School is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
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School Reviews
5 4/2/2025
Purple Star School has experienced certified teachers, buses available, a before and after school program, and a lot of clubs and activities, all in a genuinely faith-filled environment. Highly recommended.
5 11/12/2014
St Marys'' school in FWB Florida have the most caring educators and faculty members that I have ever experienced. My children are excited to attend school daily. The faculty has made such an impact on their lives. We are so blessed.
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