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 (2025)
- 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:
Category
Attribute
School History
School Overview
School Membership(s)School Assoc.
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-8
Year Founded
1880
Summer School Offered
Yes
School Calendar
Student Body
Total Students
170 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
36%
State avg.: 25%
Students 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
Extracurriculars
Total ExtracurricularsTotal Extra-curric.
5 extracurriculars
ExtracurricularsExtra-curric.
Battle of the BooksChildren's Choir
Religion BowlScholar Bowl
Spelling Bee
Source: Verified school update
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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