St. Mary Catholic School

417 Chestnut St Mount Carmel, IL 62863
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Quick Facts (2026-27)

  • 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 (2026-27)

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

School Facts

School Membership(s)School Assoc.
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-8
Students By Grade
School Calendar

Student Body

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

Academics & Faculty

Total Classroom Teachers
10 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
National avg.: 11:1

Tuition & Acceptance Rate

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

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The application deadline for St. Mary Catholic School is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).

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The average private school tuition in Illinois is $10,932 for elementary schools and $15,812 for high schools (read more about average private school tuition across the country).
The average acceptance rate in Illinois is 85% (read more about average acceptance rates across the country).

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