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St. Mary Elementary School

237 4th St Elyria, OH 44035

Tel: (440) 322-2808

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Quick Facts (2026)

Grades: Prekindergarten-8
Enrollment: 180 students
Application Deadline: None / Rolling
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)

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Quick Facts (2026)

Grades: Prekindergarten-8
Enrollment: 180 students
Application Deadline: None / Rolling
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)

School Facts

School Membership(s)School Assoc.

National Catholic Educational Association (NCEA)

Religious Affiliation

Catholic

Grades Offered

Grades Prekindergarten-8

Students By Grade

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Distribution of Students By Grade
Grade	St. Mary Elementary School
Pre-K	13
Kind	12
1	17
2	11
3	15
4	12
5	38
6	8
7	10
8	44

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Student Body

Total Students

180 students

Student Body Type

Co-ed

% Students of Color

19%

State avg.: 25%

Academics & Faculty

Total Classroom Teachers

12 teachers

Student-Teacher Ratio

15:1

National avg.: 11:1

Tuition & Acceptance Rate

Admission Deadline

None / Rolling

School Notes

St. Mary School was founded in 1859.
St. Mary School follows the examples of our patroness Mary and Her Son Jesus Christ, by serving others, by preparing academically for our future and by respecting all of God`s creations.
At the school the student to teacher ratio is 17 to 1.
Smaller classes allow teachers more time for students.
At St. Mary, students come first.
Our teachers are dedicated to Catholic Education.
Children receive a well rounded education rooted in Christian principles.
Extracurricular activites enhance our curriculum.
St. Mary strives to remain current with new technologies that enhance education.

St. Mary School was founded in 1859.
St. Mary School follows the examples of our patroness Mary and Her Son Jesus Christ, by serving others, by preparing academically for our future and by respecting all of God`s creations.
At the school the student to teacher ratio is 17 to 1.
Smaller classes allow teachers more time for students.
At St. Mary, students come first.
Our teachers are dedicated to Catholic Education.
Children receive a well rounded education rooted in Christian principles.
Extracurricular activites enhance our curriculum.
St. Mary strives to remain current with new technologies that enhance education.

Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)

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St. Mary Elementary School is located in the Downtown neighborhood of Elyria, OH.

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The average private school tuition in Lorain County, OH is $5,883 for elementary schools (read more about average private school tuition across the country).

The average acceptance rate in Lorain County, OH is 95% (read more about average acceptance rates across the country).