St. Mary Catholic School is dedicated to creating a respectful and challenging environment that nurtures Catholic Christian spirituality, virtues, and academics for our entire school.
As a school, we base our curriculum on Gospel principles that are related to life experiences resulting in a strong academic program benefiting the whole child.
We complement the Christian values that parents teach within the home as the primary educators of their children.
We teach Catholic principles and provide opportunities to grow in maturity of faith.
We provide a strong academic program integrated with opportunities to enhance the student's spiritual, moral, physical, emotional, and social growth.
We help the students understand how to become active members of the Body of Christ by providing service to the Church, school, and community.
Quick Stats (2025)
- Top Ranked OR School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 236 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
Top Rankings
St. Mary Catholic School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Oregon for:
Category
Attribute
Student Body
School Overview
School Membership(s)School Assoc.
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-8
School Motto
Viva Cristo Rey! Que Viva!
Student Body
Total Students
236 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
9%
State avg.: 25%
Students by Grade
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
13 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
18:1
National avg.: 13:1
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
School Notes
- St. Mary Catholic School is dedicated to creating a respectful and challenging environment that nurtures Catholic Christian spirituality, virtues, and academics for our entire school. As a school, we base our curriculum on Gospel principles that are related to life experiences resulting in a strong academic program benefiting the whole child. We complement the Christian values that parents teach within the home as the primary educators of their children. We teach Catholic principles and provide opportunities to grow in maturity of faith. We provide a strong academic program integrated with opportunities to enhance the student's spiritual, moral, physical, emotional, and social growth. We help the students understand how to become active members of the Body of Christ by providing service to the Church, school, and community.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
Frequently Asked Questions
What is St. Mary Catholic School's ranking?
St. Mary Catholic School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Oregon for: Largest student body.
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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