St. Mary Catholic School (Top Ranked Private School for 2026-27)

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Top Ranked WA School
Grades: Prekindergarten-8
Enrollment: 235 students
Application Deadline: None / Rolling
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)

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

School Facts

Religious Affiliation

Catholic

Grades Offered

Grades Prekindergarten-8

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Distribution of Students By Grade

Grade	St. Mary Catholic School
Pre-K	31
Kind	38
1	20
2	10
3	31
4	11
5	24
6	18
7	24
8	28

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Kindergarten largest with 38 students, the highest grade count at St. Mary Catholic School.

Year Founded

1958

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Campus Size

12 acres

School Motto

Making Saints who will make Saints.

Student Body

Total Students

235 students

Student Body Type

Co-ed

% Students of Color

21%

State avg.: 32%

Academic Profile

Total Classroom Teachers

15 teachers

Student-Teacher Ratio

16:1

National avg.: 11:1

School Membership(s)School Assoc.

National Catholic Educational Association (NCEA)

Tuition & Financial Aid

Admission Deadline

None / Rolling

Application URL

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St. Mary's Catholic School is a parish ministry that actively assists families by fostering community while providing Catholic formation within a strong academic program.
Parents have the primary responsibility for educating their children.
St. Mary's Catholic School exists to support parents in this endeavor.
The St. Mary's Catholic School philosophy is based on a commitment to creating a learning environment where Catholic faith is nurtured.
Learning occurs in an environment of shared responsibilities and mutual respect, which prepares students to develop a personal relationship with God; live their Catholic faith; grow spiritually, intellectually, socially, emotionally and physically; respect the dignity and uniqueness of themselves and others; develop a high standard for personal performance and behavior; build community in school, parish, and neighborhood; and serve others.

St. Mary's Catholic School is a parish ministry that actively assists families by fostering community while providing Catholic formation within a strong academic program.
Parents have the primary responsibility for educating their children.
St. Mary's Catholic School exists to support parents in this endeavor.
The St. Mary's Catholic School philosophy is based on a commitment to creating a learning environment where Catholic faith is nurtured.
Learning occurs in an environment of shared responsibilities and mutual respect, which prepares students to develop a personal relationship with God; live their Catholic faith; grow spiritually, intellectually, socially, emotionally and physically; respect the dignity and uniqueness of themselves and others; develop a high standard for personal performance and behavior; build community in school, parish, and neighborhood; and serve others.

Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)

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St. Mary Catholic School is often viewed alongside schools like St. John Vianney School by visitors of our site.

What is St. Mary Catholic School's ranking?

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

In what neighborhood is St. Mary Catholic School located?

St. Mary Catholic School is located in the Veradale neighborhood of Spokane, WA. There are 1 other private schools located in Veradale.

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5 10/28/2024

St. Mary Catholic School is great! We think it is the best School in the Spokane Valley because of the amazing teachers and programs that they offer. We are so glad to be able to go to a proper Christmas program each year and are so impressed with the community altogether!

- Posted by Parent - Michelle

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