St. Mary School is a faith community that develops life long learners by teaching and living Catholic values within a strong tradition of service, social, and academic excellence.
Quick Facts (2026)
- Top-Ranked IL School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 426 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
Student Body
School Overview
School Membership(s)School Assoc.
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-8
Year Founded
1949
Student Body
Total Students
426 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
2%
State avg.: 34%
Students by Grade
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
22 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
19:1
National avg.: 11:1
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Application URL
School Notes
- School Motto: Preparing students for the future through spiritual and academic excellence
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
Frequently Asked Questions
What schools are St. Mary Elementary School often compared to?
St. Mary Elementary School is often viewed alongside schools like St. Jude School by visitors of our site.
What is St. Mary Elementary School's ranking?
St. Mary Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Illinois for: Largest student body.
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).
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The nearest high school to St. Mary Elementary School is Lt Joseph P Kennedy Junior School (3.6 miles away)
The nearest elementary school and preschool is Triple R Child Care (2.4 miles away)
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19131 Henry Dr
Mokena, IL 60448
(708) 479-8988
Mokena, IL 60448
(708) 479-8988
2.6 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 330 students Avg. class size: 18 students Sports: 2 | Extracurrculars: 11
9250 W 167th St
Tinley Park, IL 60487
(708) 403-6525
Tinley Park, IL 60487
(708) 403-6525
4.4 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 419 students
Southwest Chicago Christian School-tinley Park
(Christian)
17171 84th Avenue
Tinley Park, IL 60477
(708) 429-7171
Tinley Park, IL 60477
(708) 429-7171
4.8 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 322 students Avg. class size: 20 students Sports: 5 | Extracurrculars: 5 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
9001 159th St
Tinley Park, IL 60487
(708) 349-7166
Tinley Park, IL 60487
(708) 349-7166
5.4 miles
Gr: PK-7 | 155 students Avg. class size: 15 students Sports: 3 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
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Miles
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19131 Henry Dr
Mokena, IL 60448
(708) 479-8988
Mokena, IL 60448
(708) 479-8988
2.6 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 330 students Avg. class size: 18 students Sports: 2 | Extracurrculars: 11
9250 W 167th St
Tinley Park, IL 60487
(708) 403-6525
Tinley Park, IL 60487
(708) 403-6525
4.4 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 419 students
Southwest Chicago Christian School-tinley Park
(Christian)
17171 84th Avenue
Tinley Park, IL 60477
(708) 429-7171
Tinley Park, IL 60477
(708) 429-7171
4.8 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 322 students Avg. class size: 20 students Sports: 5 | Extracurrculars: 5 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
9001 159th St
Tinley Park, IL 60487
(708) 349-7166
Tinley Park, IL 60487
(708) 349-7166
5.4 miles
Gr: PK-7 | 155 students Avg. class size: 15 students Sports: 3 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
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Location
Miles
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19131 Henry Dr
Mokena, IL 60448
(708) 479-8988
Mokena, IL 60448
(708) 479-8988
2.6 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 330 students Avg. class size: 18 students Sports: 2 | Extracurrculars: 11
9250 W 167th St
Tinley Park, IL 60487
(708) 403-6525
Tinley Park, IL 60487
(708) 403-6525
4.4 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 419 students
Southwest Chicago Christian School-tinley Park
(Christian)
17171 84th Avenue
Tinley Park, IL 60477
(708) 429-7171
Tinley Park, IL 60477
(708) 429-7171
4.8 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 322 students Avg. class size: 20 students Sports: 5 | Extracurrculars: 5 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
9001 159th St
Tinley Park, IL 60487
(708) 349-7166
Tinley Park, IL 60487
(708) 349-7166
5.4 miles
Gr: PK-7 | 155 students Avg. class size: 15 students Sports: 3 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
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Triple R Child Care
Daycare / Preschool
9500 W La Porte Rd
Mokena, IL 60448
(708) 479-4646
Mokena, IL 60448
(708) 479-4646
2.4 miles
Gr: PK-1 | 206 students Tuition listed
1800 W Lincoln Hwy
New Lenox, IL 60451
(815) 485-7129
New Lenox, IL 60451
(815) 485-7129
2.5 miles
Gr: PK-K | 87 students Avg. class size: 27 students Sports: 15 | Extracurrculars: 27 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
19131 Henry Dr
Mokena, IL 60448
(708) 479-8988
Mokena, IL 60448
(708) 479-8988
2.6 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 330 students Avg. class size: 18 students Sports: 2 | Extracurrculars: 11
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Daycare / Preschool
10003 W Lincoln Hwy
Frankfort, IL 60423
(815) 806-0331
Frankfort, IL 60423
(815) 806-0331
2.7 miles
Gr: NS-PK
179th Street KinderCare ![179th Street KinderCare Photo - La Grange Avenue KinderCare Front]( "179th Street KinderCare Photo - La Grange Avenue KinderCare Front")
Daycare / Preschool
9460 179th St
Tinley Park, IL 60487
(708) 444-0906
Tinley Park, IL 60487
(708) 444-0906
3.2 miles
Gr: NS-PK | 41 students
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Lt Joseph P Kennedy Junior School
Special Education School
18350 Crossing Dr
Tinley Park, IL 60487
(708) 382-5278
Tinley Park, IL 60487
(708) 382-5278
3.6 miles
Gr: 3-12 | 65 students
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Alternative School
13318 W. Lincoln Hwy
New Lenox, IL 60451
(815) 463-0726
New Lenox, IL 60451
(815) 463-0726
4 miles
Gr: 5-12 | 16 students Tuition listed
Easter Seals Therapeutic Day School
Special Education School
17300 Ozark Ave
Tinley Park, IL 60477
(708) 802-9050
Tinley Park, IL 60477
(708) 802-9050
5.3 miles
Gr: K-12 | 102 students
Gateway Academy & Learning Center
Special Program Emphasis
17710 Oak Park Ave
Tinley Park, IL 60477
(708) 756-5000
Tinley Park, IL 60477
(708) 756-5000
6.1 miles
Gr: K-12 | 13 students Tuition listed
Ridgewood Baptist Academy
(Baptist)
1968 Hillcrest Rd
Joliet, IL 60433
(815) 726-2121
Joliet, IL 60433
(815) 726-2121
7.3 miles
Gr: PK-12 | 163 students
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Location
Miles
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Triple R Child Care
Daycare / Preschool
9500 W La Porte Rd
Mokena, IL 60448
(708) 479-4646
Mokena, IL 60448
(708) 479-4646
2.4 miles
Gr: PK-1 | 206 students Tuition listed
19131 Henry Dr
Mokena, IL 60448
(708) 479-8988
Mokena, IL 60448
(708) 479-8988
2.6 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 330 students Avg. class size: 18 students Sports: 2 | Extracurrculars: 11
Lt Joseph P Kennedy Junior School
Special Education School
18350 Crossing Dr
Tinley Park, IL 60487
(708) 382-5278
Tinley Park, IL 60487
(708) 382-5278
3.6 miles
Gr: 3-12 | 65 students
Trinity Services -trinity School ![Trinity Services -trinity School Photo - Graduation 2012]( "Trinity Services -trinity School Photo - Graduation 2012")
Alternative School
13318 W. Lincoln Hwy
New Lenox, IL 60451
(815) 463-0726
New Lenox, IL 60451
(815) 463-0726
4 miles
Gr: 5-12 | 16 students Tuition listed
241 West 2nd Avenue
New Lenox, IL 60451
(815) 485-2549
New Lenox, IL 60451
(815) 485-2549
4.3 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 217 students Avg. class size: 16 students Sports: 3 | Extracurrculars: 8 Tuition listed
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Triple R Child Care
Daycare / Preschool
9500 W La Porte Rd
Mokena, IL 60448
(708) 479-4646
Mokena, IL 60448
(708) 479-4646
2.4 miles
Gr: PK-1 | 206 students Tuition listed
1800 W Lincoln Hwy
New Lenox, IL 60451
(815) 485-7129
New Lenox, IL 60451
(815) 485-7129
2.5 miles
Gr: PK-K | 87 students Avg. class size: 27 students Sports: 15 | Extracurrculars: 27 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
19131 Henry Dr
Mokena, IL 60448
(708) 479-8988
Mokena, IL 60448
(708) 479-8988
2.6 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 330 students Avg. class size: 18 students Sports: 2 | Extracurrculars: 11
Frankfort KinderCare ![Frankfort KinderCare Photo - Our warm and nurturing nursery]( "Frankfort KinderCare Photo - Our warm and nurturing nursery")
Daycare / Preschool
10003 W Lincoln Hwy
Frankfort, IL 60423
(815) 806-0331
Frankfort, IL 60423
(815) 806-0331
2.7 miles
Gr: NS-PK
179th Street KinderCare ![179th Street KinderCare Photo - La Grange Avenue KinderCare Front]( "179th Street KinderCare Photo - La Grange Avenue KinderCare Front")
Daycare / Preschool
9460 179th St
Tinley Park, IL 60487
(708) 444-0906
Tinley Park, IL 60487
(708) 444-0906
3.2 miles
Gr: NS-PK | 41 students
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Aux Sable
(Math: 29% | Reading: 24%)
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Top 50%10
1004 Misty Creek Dr
Minooka, IL 60447
(815) 467-5301
Minooka, IL 60447
(815) 467-5301
9162.6 miles
Gr: K-4 | 617 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 34%
Plainfield South High School
(Math: 23% | Reading: 24%)
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Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
7800 Caton Farm Rd
Plainfield, IL 60586
(815) 439-5555
Plainfield, IL 60586
(815) 439-5555
9163 miles
Gr: 9-12 | 2,323 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 58%
Oswego East High School
(Math: 36% | Reading: 38%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1525 Harvey Rd
Oswego, IL 60543
(630) 636-2200
Oswego, IL 60543
(630) 636-2200
9163.1 miles
Gr: 9-12 | 2,758 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 51%
Grande Park Elementary School
(Math: 38% | Reading: 42%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
26933 W Grande Park Blvd
Plainfield, IL 60585
(630) 551-9700
Plainfield, IL 60585
(630) 551-9700
9163.2 miles
Gr: K-5 | 687 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 50%
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