St. Mary's Catholic School is an expression of the Community of St. Mary Catholic Church.
It's focus is on the individual child's spiritual, moral and physical development.
In an atmosphere of mutual respect, dignity, and appreciation of one's giftedness, students are challenged to develop and grow.
It is the aim of St. Mary School to prepare its students to be productive members of society, to be living examples of the Chrisitian truths and values that are taught, to be able to respond to the needs of the community, and to have a global perspective of the needs of our earth.
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 242 students
- Yearly Tuition: $3,500
- Average class size: 12 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: Verified school update
Top Rankings
St. Mary Catholic School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Texas for:
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Attribute
Affordability
School Overview
School Membership(s)School Assoc.
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-8
Year Founded
1978
First Day of School
Mon. Sep 1, 2025
Last Day of School
Mon. May 25, 2026
Student Body
Total Students
242 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
31%
State avg.: 41%
Students by Grade
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
21 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
National avg.: 13:1
Average Class Size
12 students
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Yearly Tuition Cost
Application URL
Sports
Total Sports Offered
4 sports
Sports
School Notes
- School Mascot: Bobcats
- St. Mary Catholic School offers an advance academic program.
- An Extended Day Program is offered for working parents, it is an extention of the school day.
- Prekindergarten and kindergarten classes are half day programs.
- Sample of notable school alumni/alumnae:
- John Doe - Nobel Laureate -
Source: Verified school update
Frequently Asked Questions
How much does St. Mary Catholic School cost?
St. Mary Catholic School's tuition is approximately $3,500 for private students.
Who are famous alumni from St. Mary Catholic School?
St. Mary Catholic School famous alumni include: John Doe - Nobel Laureate.
What sports does St. Mary Catholic School offer?
St. Mary Catholic School offers 4 interscholastic sports: Basketball, Soccer, Track and Field and Volleyball.
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).
School Calendar
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Event
Date
First Day of School
August 13, 2025 (Wednesday)
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School Reviews
5 7/24/2015
We have gone here 3 years and have been generally pleased. The teachers are truly caring, compassionate educators and the class sizes are small (usually under 14 students).
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