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 Stats (2023)

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

Top Rankings

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

Category
Attribute
School History

School Overview

School Membership(s)School Assoc.
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Year Founded
1905

Student Body

Total Students
12 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
13%
State avg.: 19%
Students by Grade
St. Mary Continuation School Student By Grade

Academics and Faculty

Total Classroom Teachers
2 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
6:1
National avg.: 13:1
% Faculty w/Advanced Degree
50%
Average Class Size
11 students
Classroom Dress Code
Formal
School uniform: red or white shirt/blue pants/shorts

Tuition and Acceptance Rate

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%
Source: Verified school update

Frequently Asked Questions

What is St. Mary Continuation School's ranking?

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

When is the application deadline for St. Mary Continuation School?

The application deadline for St. Mary Continuation School is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).

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Quick Stats (2023)

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

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The average private school tuition in Missouri is $9,894 for elementary schools and $11,998 for high schools (read more about average private school tuition across the country).
The average acceptance rate in Missouri is 89% (read more about average acceptance rates across the country).

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