About the School
- St. Mary Elementary School in Norwalk, WI, offers co–ed education for grades PK through 8 in a rural community setting.
- The school enrolls 31 udents with a student–teacher ratio of 6:1 supported by 5 teachers.
- Mary Elementary has a Catholic religious affiliation and is a member of the National Catholic Educational Association (NCEA).
- Approximately 15% of the udent body represents students of color.
- Nearby private schools include Sacred Heart Catholic Elementary School and.
- Johns Evangelical Lutheran School, both offering PK–8 programs in the Norwalk area.
School Facts
Student Body
Total Students
31 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
15%
State avg.: 35%
Academics & Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
5 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
6:1
National avg.: 11:1
Tuition & Acceptance Rate
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Frequently Asked Questions
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 Sparta Mennonite School (11.2 miles away)
The nearest elementary school and preschool is Sacred Heart Catholic Elementary School (5.8 miles away)
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Distance: 5.8 mi
Gr: PK-8 | 30 students
Avg. class size: 5 students
Sports: 1 | Extracurriculars: 2
Catholic
710 Kenyon Street
Cashton, WI 54619
(608) 654-7733
Distance: 11.2 mi
Gr: 1-12 | 13 students
Mennonite
604 Walrath St
Sparta, WI 54656
(608) 487-1025
Distance: 11.8 mi
Gr: PK-8 | 51 students
Avg. class size: 10 students
Sports: 4 | Extracurriculars: 3
Wisconsin Evangelical Lutheran Synod
419 Jefferson Avenue
Sparta, WI 54656
(608) 269-6001
Distance: 11.9 mi
Gr: PK-8 | 130 students
Catholic
100 S L St
Sparta, WI 54656
(608) 269-4748
Distance: 12.3 mi
Gr: K-10 | 15 students
Seventh Day Adventist
N3200 County Road J
Rockland, WI 54653
(608) 486-2443
Distance: 11.2 mi
Gr: 1-12 | 13 students
Mennonite
604 Walrath St
Sparta, WI 54656
(608) 487-1025
Distance: 12.3 mi
Gr: K-10 | 15 students
Seventh Day Adventist
N3200 County Road J
Rockland, WI 54653
(608) 486-2443
Distance: 16.3 mi
Gr: 2-10 | 12 students
Christian
22547 State Hwy 21
Tomah, WI 54660
(608) 372-7101
Distance: 19.5 mi
Gr: PK-12 | 40 students
Avg. class size: 4 students
Sports: 4
S3655 Duncan Ln
Viroqua, WI 54665
(608) 634-4102
Distance: 19.5 mi
Gr: 9-12 | 75 students
Avg. class size: 16 students
Sports: 10
Alternative School
500 E Jefferson St 302
Viroqua, WI 54665
(608) 637-6445
Distance: 5.8 mi
Gr: PK-8 | 30 students
Avg. class size: 5 students
Sports: 1 | Extracurriculars: 2
Catholic
710 Kenyon Street
Cashton, WI 54619
(608) 654-7733
Distance: 11.2 mi
Gr: 1-12 | 13 students
Mennonite
604 Walrath St
Sparta, WI 54656
(608) 487-1025
Distance: 11.8 mi
Gr: PK-8 | 51 students
Avg. class size: 10 students
Sports: 4 | Extracurriculars: 3
Wisconsin Evangelical Lutheran Synod
419 Jefferson Avenue
Sparta, WI 54656
(608) 269-6001
Distance: 11.9 mi
Gr: PK-8 | 130 students
Catholic
100 S L St
Sparta, WI 54656
(608) 269-4748
Distance: 12.3 mi
Gr: K-10 | 15 students
Seventh Day Adventist
N3200 County Road J
Rockland, WI 54653
(608) 486-2443
Distance: 5.8 mi
Gr: PK-8 | 30 students
Avg. class size: 5 students
Sports: 1 | Extracurriculars: 2
Catholic
710 Kenyon Street
Cashton, WI 54619
(608) 654-7733
Distance: 11.8 mi
Gr: PK-8 | 51 students
Avg. class size: 10 students
Sports: 4 | Extracurriculars: 3
Wisconsin Evangelical Lutheran Synod
419 Jefferson Avenue
Sparta, WI 54656
(608) 269-6001
Distance: 11.9 mi
Gr: PK-8 | 130 students
Catholic
100 S L St
Sparta, WI 54656
(608) 269-4748
Distance: 15.4 mi
Gr: PK-8
Avg. class size: 15 students
Catholic
315 W Monroe St
Tomah, WI 54660
(608) 372-5765
Distance: 15.6 mi
Gr: PK-8 | 152 students
Sports: 4
Wisconsin Evangelical Lutheran Synod
505 Superior Ave
Tomah, WI 54660
(608) 372-4542
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
Brookwood High School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
28861 Highway 131 N
Ontario, WI 54651
(608) 337-4401
Ontario, WI 54651
(608) 337-4401
6 miles
Gr: 7-12 | 264 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 23%
Norwalk-ontario-wilton Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
28861 Highway 131 N
Ontario, WI 54651
(608) 337-4420
Ontario, WI 54651
(608) 337-4420
6 miles
Gr: PK-6 | 322 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 19%
Cashton Middle/high
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
540 Coe St
Cashton, WI 54619
(608) 654-5131
Cashton, WI 54619
(608) 654-5131
6.3 miles
Gr: 6-12 | 313 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 13%
Cashton Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
436 Front St
Cashton, WI 54619
(608) 654-7377
Cashton, WI 54619
(608) 654-7377
6.4 miles
Gr: PK-5 | 292 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 11%
Southside Early Learning Center
(Math: 30-39% | Reading: 20-29% )
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1023 Walrath St
Sparta, WI 54656
(608) 366-3450
Sparta, WI 54656
(608) 366-3450
11.1 miles
Gr: PK-K | 268 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 30%
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