St. Mary Catholic School

417 Chestnut St Mount Carmel, IL 62863
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Quick Facts (26-27)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-8
  • Enrollment: 129 students
  • Application Deadline: None / Rolling
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)

About the School

  • St. Mary Catholic School in Mount Carmel, IL, serves 129 co–ed udents from pre–kindergarten through 8th grade in a town–based setting.
  • The school maintains a udent–teacher ratio of 13:1 with 10 teachers on staff.
  • As a Catholic school affiliated with the National Catholic Educational Association,.
  • Mary offers religious–based education within the local community.
  • udent diversity includes approximately 2.3 percent students of color, reflecting the school's demographic composition.
  • Nearby private schools within 20 miles include Lancaer Christian School and Bethel Christian School, offering parents additional PK–8 options in the Mount Carmel area.

Quick Facts (26-27)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-8
  • Enrollment: 129 students
  • Application Deadline: None / Rolling
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)

School Facts

Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-8
Students By Grade
Pre-K has the most students with 24, more than any other grade at St. Mary Catholic School.
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Student Body

Total Students
129 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
2%
State avg.: 34%

Academic Profile

Total Classroom Teachers
10 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
10:1
National avg.: 11:1
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Tuition & Financial Aid

Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Tuition Notes
$4,831 for 1st Child (Non-Catholic Families)

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