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)
- Top-Ranked IL School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 50 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
Top Rankings
St. Mary Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Illinois for:
Category
Attribute
School History
School Overview
School Membership(s)School Assoc.
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-8
Year Founded
1869
School Calendar
Student Body
Total Students
50 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
Students by Grade
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
4 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
National avg.: 11:1
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
School Notes
- School Motto: If Faith Can Move Mountains...Think Of What It Can Do For Education!
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
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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Quick Facts
Trinity Lutheran School
(Lutheran Church Missouri Synod)
4689 N Highway 94
Saint Charles, MO 63301
(636) 250-3654
Saint Charles, MO 63301
(636) 250-3654
9.2 miles
Gr: K-8 | 41 students
Little Guppy Child Dev Center
Daycare / Preschool
3151 Elm Pointe Industrial Dr
Saint Charles, MO 63301
(636) 916-4280
Saint Charles, MO 63301
(636) 916-4280
9.6 miles
Gr: NS-PK | 164 students
Christian School District ![Christian School District Photo]( "Christian School District Photo")
(Christian)
1145 Tom Ginnever Ave
O Fallon, MO 63366
(636) 978-1680
O Fallon, MO 63366
(636) 978-1680
9.8 miles
Gr: PK-12 | 546 students Avg. class size: 15 students Sports: 15 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Veritas Christian Academy ![Veritas Christian Academy Photo]( "Veritas Christian Academy Photo")
(Christian)
1145 Tom Ginnever Ave
O Fallon, MO 63366
(636) 978-1680
O Fallon, MO 63366
(636) 978-1680
9.8 miles
Gr: NS-12 | 664 students Avg. class size: 15 students Sports: 14 | Extracurrculars: 15 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
St. Paul Continuation School ![St. Paul Continuation School Photo]( "St. Paul Continuation School Photo")
(Catholic)
1235 Church Rd
O Fallon, MO 63366
(636) 978-1900
O Fallon, MO 63366
(636) 978-1900
10.4 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 270 students Avg. class size: 15 students
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