St. Mary Continuation School

Quick Facts (26-27)

  • Top Ranked MO School
  • Grades: Prekindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 12 students
  • Average class size: 11 students
  • Application Deadline: None / Rolling
  • Source: ✓Verified school update

About the School

  • St. Mary's School is located in Vernon County and is part of the Kansas City-St. Joseph Diocese.
  • We provide a quality Catholic education to students of all faiths in small, individualized classroom settings.
  • Tours are available during the school day and prosepective families are always welcome.
  • Contact us to discover your child's educational options.

Quick Facts (26-27)

  • Top Ranked MO School
  • Grades: Prekindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 12 students
  • Average class size: 11 students
  • Application Deadline: None / Rolling
  • Source: ✓Verified school update

School Rankings

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

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Attribute
School History

School Facts

Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Students By Grade
Year Founded
1905
School Calendar

Student Body

Total Students
12 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
13%
State avg.: 21%

Academic Profile

Total Classroom Teachers
2 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
6:1
National avg.: 11:1
% Faculty w/Advanced Degree
50%
Average Class Size
11 students
Classroom Dress Code
Formal
School uniform: red or white shirt/blue pants/shorts
School Membership(s)School Assoc.

Tuition & Financial Aid

Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Tuition Notes
Tuition rates are dependent upon parishioner status and number of students in the family. We utilize Smart Tuition (a third-party vendor) to assess a family\\\'s financial need for scholarships and to help determine the tuition rate.
% on Financial Aid
35%

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St. Mary Continuation School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Missouri for: Oldest founding date.
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The application deadline for St. Mary Continuation School is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).

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The average private school tuition in Missouri is $11,085 for elementary schools and $14,257 for high schools (read more about average private school tuition across the country).
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