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Year Founded

1865

School Calendar

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Student Body

Total Students

233 students

Student Body Type

Co-ed

% Students of Color

State avg.: 26%

Academics & Faculty

Total Classroom Teachers

11 teachers

Student-Teacher Ratio

21:1

National avg.: 11:1

% Faculty w/Advanced Degree

20%

Average Class Size

24 students

Tuition & Acceptance Rate

Admission Deadline

None / Rolling

Yearly Tuition Cost

$2,000

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Tuition Notes

Catholic tuition for first child is $2000. Non-Catholic tuition is $3240.

% on Financial Aid

Average Financial Aid Grant

$1,000

Acceptance Rate

100%

National avg.: 82%

Admissions Director

Principal

Admissions Associate

Mary Bott

Application URL

Online Application

School Notes

St. Mary School is a Catholic K-8, nationally recognized Blue Ribbon School.
Our school Mission Statement states, "We, the students and staff of St. Mary's School, are committed to strengthening our relationship with Jesus Christ.
As we seek to achieve academic excellence we strive to see each other as precious gifts and valued, respected, members of our learning environment." We believe that every child is a precious gift of God, created with unique gifts, talents and learning abilities; every child has a right to learn in a safe and positive school environment; each individual child is a valued member of the learning community and treated with respect and dignity; children grow in their relationship with God through daily prayer, sacraments, religious instruction and examples of others; children learn Christian morals, values, and good citizenship on a daily basis; learning occurs best when the individual is actively involved in the process, both in terms of choice and participation; there must be strong relationship built on trust and open communication between families, schools, and community; students will be motivated to learn and behave when the curriculum is engaging and challenging; and student discipline should focus on learning procedures, expectations, and consequences.

We, the students and staff of St. Mary's School, are committed to strengthening our relationship with Jesus Christ. As we seek to achieve academic excellence we strive to see each other as precious gifts and valued, respected, members of our learning environment. We believe that every child is a precious gift of God, created with unique gifts, talents and learning abilities; every child has a right to learn in a safe and positive school environment; each individual child is a valued member of the learning community and treated with respect and dignity; children grow in their relationship with God through daily prayer, sacraments, religious instruction and examples of others; children learn Christian morals, values, and good citizenship on a daily basis; learning occurs best when the individual is actively involved in the process, both in terms of choice and participation; there must be strong relationship built on trust and open communication between families, schools, and community; students will be motivated to learn and behave when the curriculum is engaging and challenging; and student discipline should focus on learning procedures and expectations.

Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)

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St. Mary Elementary School's tuition is approximately $2,000 for private students.

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The acceptance rate of St. Mary Elementary School is 100%, which is higher than the national average of 84%.

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St. Mary Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Indiana for: Least expensive tuition and Oldest founding date.

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

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The average private school tuition in Indiana is $9,260 for elementary schools and $11,894 for high schools (read more about average private school tuition across the country).

The average acceptance rate in Indiana is 84% (read more about average acceptance rates across the country).