Quick Facts (2026)
- Top Ranked IN School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-6
- Enrollment: 130 students
- Yearly Tuition: $45,000
- Acceptance rate: 85%
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: ✓Verified school update
St. Mary Catholic School
About the School
- St. Mary Catholic School serves 130 students in grades Prekindergarten-6, is a member of the Other religious school association(s).
- The student:teacher of St. Mary Catholic School is 16:1 and the school's religious affiliation is Catholic.
Quick Facts (2026)
- Top Ranked IN School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-6
- Enrollment: 130 students
- Yearly Tuition: $45,000
- Acceptance rate: 85%
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: ✓Verified school update
School Rankings
St. Mary Catholic School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Indiana for:
Category
Attribute
School History
School Facts
School Membership(s)School Assoc.
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-6
Students By Grade
Year Founded
1905
Student Body
Total Students
130 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
9%
State avg.: 26%
Academics & Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
8 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
16:1
National avg.: 11:1
Tuition & Acceptance Rate
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Yearly Tuition Cost
$45,000
Acceptance Rate
85%
National avg.: 82%
Application URL
Frequently Asked Questions
How much does St. Mary Catholic School cost?
St. Mary Catholic School's tuition is approximately $45,000 for private students.
What is the acceptance rate of St. Mary Catholic School?
The acceptance rate of St. Mary Catholic School is 85%, which is higher than the national average of 84%.
What is St. Mary Catholic School's ranking?
St. Mary Catholic School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Indiana for: 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).
Nearby Private Schools
The nearest high school to St. Mary Catholic School is Faith Christian School (16.6 miles away)
The nearest elementary school is Flat Rock Amish School (9.7 miles away)
The nearest preschool is St. Gabriel Catholic School (16.4 miles away)
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Distance: 9.7 mi
Gr: 1-8 | 22 students
Amish
5117 W State Road 244
Milroy, IN 46156
(765) 561-6754
Distance: 16.2 mi
Gr: K-7 | 43 students
Christian
1211 N Grand Ave
Connersville, IN 47331
(765) 827-5561
Distance: 16.4 mi
Gr: PK-6 | 146 students
Catholic
224 W 9th St
Connersville, IN 47331
(765) 825-7951
Distance: 16.6 mi
Gr: PK-12 | 23 students
Christian
3633 Paul Rd
Milton, IN 47357
(765) 541-9168
Distance: 16.8 mi
Gr: K-12 | 41 students
Christian
3672 Western Ave
Connersville, IN 47331
(765) 265-2039
Distance: 16.6 mi
Gr: PK-12 | 23 students
Christian
3633 Paul Rd
Milton, IN 47357
(765) 541-9168
Distance: 16.8 mi
Gr: K-12 | 41 students
Christian
3672 Western Ave
Connersville, IN 47331
(765) 265-2039
Distance: 20.3 mi
Gr: 9-12 | 146 students
Avg. class size: 15 students
Sports: 11 | Extracurriculars: 14
Catholic
1 Twister Cir
Oldenburg, IN 47036
(812) 934-4440
Distance: 21.2 mi
Gr: K-12 | 158 students
Christian
3340 W County Road 100 S
New Castle, IN 47362
(765) 465-4311
Distance: 32.6 mi
Gr: 7-12 | 183 students
Catholic
233 S 5th St
Richmond, IN 47374
(765) 965-6956
Distance: 9.7 mi
Gr: 1-8 | 22 students
Amish
5117 W State Road 244
Milroy, IN 46156
(765) 561-6754
Distance: 16.2 mi
Gr: K-7 | 43 students
Christian
1211 N Grand Ave
Connersville, IN 47331
(765) 827-5561
Distance: 16.4 mi
Gr: PK-6 | 146 students
Catholic
224 W 9th St
Connersville, IN 47331
(765) 825-7951
Distance: 16.6 mi
Gr: PK-12 | 23 students
Christian
3633 Paul Rd
Milton, IN 47357
(765) 541-9168
Distance: 16.8 mi
Gr: K-12 | 41 students
Christian
3672 Western Ave
Connersville, IN 47331
(765) 265-2039
Distance: 16.4 mi
Gr: PK-6 | 146 students
Catholic
224 W 9th St
Connersville, IN 47331
(765) 825-7951
Distance: 16.6 mi
Gr: PK-12 | 23 students
Christian
3633 Paul Rd
Milton, IN 47357
(765) 541-9168
Distance: 18.7 mi
Gr: PK-3 | 150 students
Catholic
127 E Broadway St
Shelbyville, IN 46176
(317) 398-4202
Distance: 19.1 mi
Gr: PK-5 | 34 students
Avg. class size: 10 students
Baptist
209 W Washington St
Greensburg, IN 47240
(812) 663-2410
Distance: 19.2 mi
Gr: PK-8 | 326 students
Catholic
210 S East St
Greensburg, IN 47240
(812) 663-2804
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
Shelbyville Middle School
(Math: 37% | Reading: 35%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1200 W Mckay Rd
Shelbyville, IN 46176
(317) 392-2551
Shelbyville, IN 46176
(317) 392-2551
9115.5 miles
Gr: 6-8 | 886 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 28%
Thomas A Hendricks Elementary School
(Math: 38% | Reading: 34%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1111 St Joseph St
Shelbyville, IN 46176
(317) 398-7432
Shelbyville, IN 46176
(317) 398-7432
9115.7 miles
Gr: K-5 | 565 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 21%
Blue River Career Programs
Vocational School
801 St. Joseph Street
Shelbyville, IN 46176
(317) 392-4191
Shelbyville, IN 46176
(317) 392-4191
9115.8 miles
Gr: 6-12
1115 E State Road 44
Shelbyville, IN 46176
(317) 392-2449
Shelbyville, IN 46176
(317) 392-2449
9115.8 miles
Gr: PK | 295 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 22%
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