St. Mary Catholic School
Tel:
(605) 428-5591
St. Mary Catholic Schools strive for a united community of academic excellence and stewardship by embracing the Gospel and carrying the light of Christ.
Therefore, St. Mary Catholic Schools will offer a broad curriculum to fit the needs and levels in the intellectual range of all students by providing academic, religious, and activity programs which give each individual the opportunity to develop his/her potential.
We believe this can be attained through the joint efforts of students, parents, staff, and community.
The following information has been written to acquaint you with facts about our school operations, policies, and procedures.
Quick Stats (2021)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-12
- Students: 220 students
- Average class size: 16 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
Top Placements
St. Mary Catholic School places among the top 20% of private schools in South Dakota for:
- Category Attribute
- Student Body Largest student body
School Overview
| School Membership(s)School Assoc. | National Catholic Educational Association (NCEA) |
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic |
| Grades Offered | Grades Prekindergarten-12 |
Student Body
| Total Students | 220 students |
| Student Body Type | Co-ed |
| % Students of Color | 1% State avg.: 25% |
| Students by Grade |
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Academics and Faculty
| Total Classroom Teachers | 18 teachers |
| Student : Teacher Ratio | 12:1 National avg.: 13:1 |
| Average Class Size | 16 students |
Finances and Admission
| Admission Deadline | None / Rolling |
Nearby Private Schools
The nearest high school and elementary school to St. Mary Catholic School is Mccrossan Boys Ranch (15.2 miles away)
The nearest preschool is Sioux Falls Christian Schools (19.6 miles away)
Show me:
- School Location Miles Grades Students
- Sioux FallsMccrossan Boys RanchAll-boys | Alternative SchoolGrades: 6-12 | 63 students
15.2 miles
47135 260th St
Sioux Falls, SD 57107
(605) 367-7680 15.2 6-12
63 - Sioux FallsReach High SchoolAlt EdAlternative SchoolGrades: 10-12 | 33 students
18.7 miles
908 N West Ave
Sioux Falls, SD 57104
(605) 367-4293 18.7 10-12
33 - Sioux FallsPresidents AcademyAlternative SchoolGrades: 9-12 | 80 students
19.4 miles
201 Nw Ave
Sioux Falls, SD 57107
(605) 332-3901 19.4 9-12
80 - Sioux Falls Grades: NS-12 | 1350 students
19.6 miles
6120 S Charger Circle
Sioux Falls, SD 57108
(605) 334-1422 19.6 NS-12
1350 - Sioux FallsEmpire Baptist High & Academy(Baptist)Grades: 1-12 | 15 students
19.7 miles
412 S Hawthorne Avenue
Sioux Falls, SD 57104
(605) 339-2038 19.7 1-12
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