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:
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.: 24%
Students by Grade
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
12 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
National avg.: 11:1
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).
Nearby Private Schools
The nearest high school to St. Mary Catholic School is Berean Academy (11.8 miles away)
The nearest elementary school and preschool is Newton Bible Christian School (1.4 miles away)
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Location
Miles
Quick Facts
Newton Bible Christian School ![Newton Bible Christian School Photo]( "Newton Bible Christian School Photo")
(Christian)
900 Old Main Street
Newton, KS 67114
(316) 283-1337
Newton, KS 67114
(316) 283-1337
1.4 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 55 students
201 S. Elbing Rd
Elbing, KS 67041
(316) 799-2211
Elbing, KS 67041
(316) 799-2211
11.8 miles
Gr: K-12 | 350 students Avg. class size: 16 students Sports: 7 | Extracurrculars: 7 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Life Preparatory Academy
(Christian)
915 E 53rd St N
Wichita, KS 67219
(316) 838-1243
Wichita, KS 67219
(316) 838-1243
18.9 miles
Gr: K-12 | 415 students Sports: 11 Tuition listed
Resurrection Catholic School
(Catholic)
4900 N Woodlawn Blvd
Wichita, KS 67220
(316) 744-3576
Wichita, KS 67220
(316) 744-3576
19.9 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 204 students
Three Angels Seventh-day Adventist School
(Seventh Day Adventist)
4558 N Hydraulic St
Wichita, KS 67219
(316) 832-1010
Wichita, KS 67219
(316) 832-1010
19.9 miles
Gr: K-8 | 15 students
School
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
201 S. Elbing Rd
Elbing, KS 67041
(316) 799-2211
Elbing, KS 67041
(316) 799-2211
11.8 miles
Gr: K-12 | 350 students Avg. class size: 16 students Sports: 7 | Extracurrculars: 7 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Life Preparatory Academy
(Christian)
915 E 53rd St N
Wichita, KS 67219
(316) 838-1243
Wichita, KS 67219
(316) 838-1243
18.9 miles
Gr: K-12 | 415 students Sports: 11 Tuition listed
Sunrise Christian Academy
(Christian)
5500 E 45th St N
Wichita, KS 67220
(316) 744-9262
Wichita, KS 67220
(316) 744-9262
20.1 miles
Gr: PK-12 | 476 students Tuition listed
Elyria Christian School
(Christian)
1644 Comanche Rd
Mcpherson, KS 67460
(620) 242-4220
Mcpherson, KS 67460
(620) 242-4220
22 miles
Gr: K-12 | 186 students Avg. class size: 15 students Sports: 7 | Extracurrculars: 7 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Center For Behavioral And Academic Research
Alternative School
2821 E 24th St N
Wichita, KS 67219
(316) 239-6472
Wichita, KS 67219
(316) 239-6472
22.6 miles
Gr: 7-12 | 15 students
School
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
Newton Bible Christian School ![Newton Bible Christian School Photo]( "Newton Bible Christian School Photo")
(Christian)
900 Old Main Street
Newton, KS 67114
(316) 283-1337
Newton, KS 67114
(316) 283-1337
1.4 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 55 students
201 S. Elbing Rd
Elbing, KS 67041
(316) 799-2211
Elbing, KS 67041
(316) 799-2211
11.8 miles
Gr: K-12 | 350 students Avg. class size: 16 students Sports: 7 | Extracurrculars: 7 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Life Preparatory Academy
(Christian)
915 E 53rd St N
Wichita, KS 67219
(316) 838-1243
Wichita, KS 67219
(316) 838-1243
18.9 miles
Gr: K-12 | 415 students Sports: 11 Tuition listed
Resurrection Catholic School
(Catholic)
4900 N Woodlawn Blvd
Wichita, KS 67220
(316) 744-3576
Wichita, KS 67220
(316) 744-3576
19.9 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 204 students
Three Angels Seventh-day Adventist School
(Seventh Day Adventist)
4558 N Hydraulic St
Wichita, KS 67219
(316) 832-1010
Wichita, KS 67219
(316) 832-1010
19.9 miles
Gr: K-8 | 15 students
School
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
Newton Bible Christian School ![Newton Bible Christian School Photo]( "Newton Bible Christian School Photo")
(Christian)
900 Old Main Street
Newton, KS 67114
(316) 283-1337
Newton, KS 67114
(316) 283-1337
1.4 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 55 students
Resurrection Catholic School
(Catholic)
4900 N Woodlawn Blvd
Wichita, KS 67220
(316) 744-3576
Wichita, KS 67220
(316) 744-3576
19.9 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 204 students
Sunrise Christian Academy
(Christian)
5500 E 45th St N
Wichita, KS 67220
(316) 744-9262
Wichita, KS 67220
(316) 744-9262
20.1 miles
Gr: PK-12 | 476 students Tuition listed
Riverlawn Christian Academy
(Christian)
4243 N Meridian Avenue
Wichita, KS 67204
(316) 832-0544
Wichita, KS 67204
(316) 832-0544
20.2 miles
Gr: PK-6 | 82 students
St. Catherine Of Siena Catholic School
(Catholic)
3660 N Ridge Rd
Wichita, KS 67205
(316) 719-2917
Wichita, KS 67205
(316) 719-2917
21.4 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 409 students
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
Santa Fe 5/6 Center
(Math: 12% | Reading: 25%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
130 W. Broadway
Newton, KS 67114
(316) 284-6270
Newton, KS 67114
(316) 284-6270
0.2 miles
Gr: 5-6 | 440 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 40%
Newton Sr High School
(Math: 16% | Reading: 16%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
900 West 12th
Newton, KS 67114
(316) 284-6280
Newton, KS 67114
(316) 284-6280
0.8 miles
Gr: 9-12 | 932 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 40%
Northridge Elementary School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1900 Windsor Dr.
Newton, KS 67114
(316) 284-6540
Newton, KS 67114
(316) 284-6540
0.8 miles
Gr: PK-4 | 345 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 42%
Chisholm Middle School
(Math: 10% | Reading: 21%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
900 E. First
Newton, KS 67114
(316) 284-6260
Newton, KS 67114
(316) 284-6260
0.9 miles
Gr: 7-8 | 422 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 41%
Opportunity Academy
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
900 West Broadway
Newton, KS 67114
(316) 284-6590
Newton, KS 67114
(316) 284-6590
1 miles
Gr: 6-12 | 53 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 36%
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