Quick Facts (2026-27)
- Top Ranked IL School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 50 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
St. Mary Elementary School
About the School
- St. Mary Elementary School in Brussels, IL, offers co–educational programs for grades PK through 8 in a rural community setting.
- Founded in 1869, the school is affiliated with the Catholic Church and is a member of the National Catholic Educational Association.
- The school enrolls approximately 50 udents, maintaining a student–teacher ratio of 13:1 with four teachers on staff.
- Mary Elementary ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Illinois based on its founding year, reflecting a long–eablished educational presence.
- As a rural Illinois Catholic elementary school, it serves families seeking education within a religious framework from early childhood through middle school.
Quick Facts (2026-27)
- Top Ranked IL School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 50 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
School Rankings
St. Mary Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Illinois for:
Category
Attribute
School History
School Facts
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-8
Students By Grade
Year Founded
1869
School Calendar
School Motto
If Faith Can Move Mountains...Think Of What It Can Do For Education!
Student Body
Total Students
50 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
Academic Profile
Total Classroom Teachers
4 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
National avg.: 11:1
School Membership(s)School Assoc.
Tuition & Financial Aid
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Frequently Asked Questions
What is St. Mary Elementary School's ranking?
St. Mary Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Illinois for: Oldest founding date.
When is the application deadline for St. Mary Elementary School?
The application deadline for St. Mary Elementary School is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
Nearby Private Schools
The nearest high school to St. Mary Elementary School is Christian School District (9.8 miles away)
The nearest elementary school is Trinity Lutheran School (9.2 miles away)
The nearest preschool is Little Guppy Child Dev Center (9.6 miles away)
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Distance: 9.2 mi
Gr: K-8 | 41 students
Lutheran Church Missouri Synod
4689 N Highway 94
Saint Charles, MO 63301
(636) 250-3654
Distance: 9.6 mi
Gr: NS-PK | 164 students
Daycare / Preschool
3151 Elm Pointe Industrial Dr
Saint Charles, MO 63301
(636) 916-4280
Distance: 9.8 mi
Gr: PK-12 | 546 students
Avg. class size: 15 students
Sports: 15
Christian
1145 Tom Ginnever Ave
O Fallon, MO 63366
(636) 978-1680
Distance: 9.8 mi
Gr: NS-12 | 664 students
Avg. class size: 15 students
Sports: 14 | Extracurriculars: 15
Christian
1145 Tom Ginnever Ave
O Fallon, MO 63366
(636) 978-1680
Distance: 10.4 mi
Gr: PK-8 | 270 students
Catholic
1235 Church Rd
O Fallon, MO 63366
(636) 978-1900
Distance: 9.8 mi
Gr: PK-12 | 546 students
Avg. class size: 15 students
Sports: 15
Christian
1145 Tom Ginnever Ave
O Fallon, MO 63366
(636) 978-1680
Distance: 9.8 mi
Gr: NS-12 | 664 students
Avg. class size: 15 students
Sports: 14 | Extracurriculars: 15
Christian
1145 Tom Ginnever Ave
O Fallon, MO 63366
(636) 978-1680
Distance: 10.7 mi
Gr: 9-12 | 439 students
Sports: 15 | Extracurriculars: 1
Lutheran Church Missouri Synod
5100 Mexico Rd
Saint Peters, MO 63376
(636) 928-5100
Distance: 11.3 mi
Gr: PK-12 | 138 students
Christian
900 Birdie Hills Rd
Saint Peters, MO 63376
(636) 240-7775
Distance: 11.3 mi
Gr: 9-12 | 286 students
Avg. class size: 14 students
Sports: 17 | Extracurriculars: 19
Catholic
2550 Elm Street
Saint Charles, MO 63301
(636) 946-6767
Distance: 9.2 mi
Gr: K-8 | 41 students
Lutheran Church Missouri Synod
4689 N Highway 94
Saint Charles, MO 63301
(636) 250-3654
Distance: 9.8 mi
Gr: PK-12 | 546 students
Avg. class size: 15 students
Sports: 15
Christian
1145 Tom Ginnever Ave
O Fallon, MO 63366
(636) 978-1680
Distance: 9.8 mi
Gr: NS-12 | 664 students
Avg. class size: 15 students
Sports: 14 | Extracurriculars: 15
Christian
1145 Tom Ginnever Ave
O Fallon, MO 63366
(636) 978-1680
Distance: 10.4 mi
Gr: PK-8 | 270 students
Catholic
1235 Church Rd
O Fallon, MO 63366
(636) 978-1900
Distance: 10.5 mi
Gr: PK-8 | 220 students
Avg. class size: 30 students
Catholic
120 Maryknoll Rd
Old Monroe, MO 63369
(363) 665-5463
Distance: 9.6 mi
Gr: NS-PK | 164 students
Daycare / Preschool
3151 Elm Pointe Industrial Dr
Saint Charles, MO 63301
(636) 916-4280
Distance: 9.8 mi
Gr: PK-12 | 546 students
Avg. class size: 15 students
Sports: 15
Christian
1145 Tom Ginnever Ave
O Fallon, MO 63366
(636) 978-1680
Distance: 9.8 mi
Gr: NS-12 | 664 students
Avg. class size: 15 students
Sports: 14 | Extracurriculars: 15
Christian
1145 Tom Ginnever Ave
O Fallon, MO 63366
(636) 978-1680
Distance: 10.4 mi
Gr: PK-8 | 270 students
Catholic
1235 Church Rd
O Fallon, MO 63366
(636) 978-1900
Distance: 10.5 mi
Gr: PK-8 | 220 students
Avg. class size: 30 students
Catholic
120 Maryknoll Rd
Old Monroe, MO 63369
(363) 665-5463
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(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
Brussels Grade School
(Math: 21-39% | Reading: 21-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
128 School St
Brussels, IL 62013
(618) 883-2131
Brussels, IL 62013
(618) 883-2131
0.2 miles
Gr: K-7 | 67 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 10%
Brussels High School
(Math: 21-39% | Reading: 21-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
128 School St
Brussels, IL 62013
(618) 883-2131
Brussels, IL 62013
(618) 883-2131
0.2 miles
Gr: 7-12 | 42 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 5:1 Minority enrollment: 11%
Il Youth Center - Pere Marquette
Alternative School
17808 State Highway 100 W
Grafton, IL 62037
(618) 786-2371
Grafton, IL 62037
(618) 786-2371
6.6 miles
Gr: 8-12 | 12 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 2:1 Minority enrollment: 75%
Orchard Farm Elementary School
(Math: 64% | Reading: 60%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
2135 Hwy V
Saint Charles, MO 63301
(636) 757-8700
Saint Charles, MO 63301
(636) 757-8700
8.1 miles
Gr: K-4 | 557 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 29%
Orchard Farm High School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
2555 Hwy B
Saint Charles, MO 63301
(636) 695-8650
Saint Charles, MO 63301
(636) 695-8650
8.1 miles
Gr: 9-12 | 698 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 25%
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