St. Mary Catholic School

101 E 9th St
Newton, KS 67114

Tel: (316) 282-1974

St. Mary Catholic School exists to provide students with a Catholic learning environment in which they are challenged to maximum growth spiritually, academically, emotionally, and physically.

Quick Facts (2026)

Top-Ranked KS School
Grades: Prekindergarten-8
Enrollment: 170 students
Average class size: 16 students
Application Deadline: None / Rolling
Source: Verified school update

Top Rankings

St. Mary Catholic School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Kansas for:

School Overview

School Membership(s)School Assoc.

National Catholic Educational Association (NCEA)
Cognia

Religious Affiliation

Catholic

Grades Offered

Grades Prekindergarten-8

Year Founded

1880

Summer School Offered

Yes

School Calendar

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Student Body

Total Students

170 students

Student Body Type

Co-ed

% Students of Color

36%

State avg.: 24%

Students by Grade

St. Mary Catholic School Student By Grade

Academics and Faculty

Total Classroom Teachers

12 teachers

Student-Teacher Ratio

14:1

National avg.: 13:1

Average Class Size

16 students

Tuition and Acceptance Rate

Admission Deadline

None / Rolling

Sports

Total Sports Offered

9 sports

Sports

BasketballCheering

Cross CountryFootball

SoccerTennis

Track and FieldVolleyball

Wrestling

Extracurriculars

Total ExtracurricularsTotal Extra-curric.

5 extracurriculars

ExtracurricularsExtra-curric.

Battle of the BooksChildren's Choir

Religion BowlScholar Bowl

Spelling Bee

Source: Verified school update

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Frequently Asked Questions

What sports does St. Mary Catholic School offer?

St. Mary Catholic School offers 9 interscholastic sports: Basketball, Cheering, Cross Country, Football, Soccer, Tennis, Track and Field, Volleyball and Wrestling.

What is St. Mary Catholic School's ranking?

St. Mary Catholic School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Kansas 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).

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Quick Facts (2026)

Top-Ranked KS School
Grades: Prekindergarten-8
Enrollment: 170 students
Average class size: 16 students
Application Deadline: None / Rolling
Source: Verified school update

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The average private school tuition in Kansas is $10,041 for elementary schools and $13,572 for high schools (read more about average private school tuition across the country).

The average acceptance rate in Kansas is 79% (read more about average acceptance rates across the country).