St. Mary Catholic School

St. Mary's Catholic School in Sycamore, Illinois, is grounded in the Catholic faith and strives to maximize each student's academic potential while encouraging life-long learning.
We offer preschool, elementary, and a middle school that incorporates Catholic teaching and Christian family values in order to promote the spiritual, intellectual, and physical growth of our students.

Quick Facts (2025-26)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-8
  • Enrollment: 104 students
  • Yearly Tuition: $6,214
  • Application Deadline: None / Rolling
  • Source: Verified school update

School Overview

Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-8

Student Body

Total Students
104 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
16%
State avg.: 34%
Students by Grade
St. Mary Catholic School Student By Grade

Academics and Faculty

Total Classroom Teachers
12 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
9:1
National avg.: 13:1
Classroom Dress Code
Formal
Uniforms

Tuition and Acceptance Rate

Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Yearly Tuition Cost
Tuition Notes
Tuition rate is for non-parishioner

Sports

Total Sports Offered
4 sports

Extracurriculars

Total ExtracurricularsTotal Extra-curric.
2 extracurriculars
ExtracurricularsExtra-curric.
Club or Organization:
Builders Club


Arts and Music Programs:
Choir

School Notes

  • St. Mary's Catholic School in Sycamore, Illinois, is grounded in the Catholic faith and strives to maximize each student's academic potential while encouraging life-long learning. We offer preschool, elementary, and a middle school that incorporates Catholic teaching and Christian family values in order to promote the spiritual, intellectual, and physical growth of our students.
Source: Verified school update

Frequently Asked Questions

How much does St. Mary Catholic School cost?
St. Mary Catholic School's tuition is approximately $6,214 for private students.
What schools are St. Mary Catholic School often compared to?
St. Mary Catholic School is often viewed alongside schools like Aurora Christian Schools Cornerstone Campus by visitors of our site.
What sports does St. Mary Catholic School offer?
St. Mary Catholic School offers 4 interscholastic sports: Basketball, Cross Country, Soccer and Volleyball.
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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Quick Facts (2025-26)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-8
  • Enrollment: 104 students
  • Yearly Tuition: $6,214
  • Application Deadline: None / Rolling
  • Source: Verified school update

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