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St. Mary Elementary School

105 E Main St Brussels, IL 62013

Tel: (618) 883-2124

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Quick Facts (26-27)

Top Ranked IL School
Grades: Prekindergarten-8
Enrollment: 50 students
Application Deadline: None / Rolling
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)

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About the School

St. Mary Elementary School in Brussels, IL, offers co–educational programs for grades PK through 8 in a rural community setting.
Founded in 1869, the school is affiliated with the Catholic Church and is a member of the National Catholic Educational Association.
The school enrolls approximately 50 udents, maintaining a student–teacher ratio of 13:1 with four teachers on staff.
Mary Elementary ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Illinois based on its founding year, reflecting a long–eablished educational presence.
As a rural Illinois Catholic elementary school, it serves families seeking education within a religious framework from early childhood through middle school.

Quick Facts (26-27)

Top Ranked IL School
Grades: Prekindergarten-8
Enrollment: 50 students
Application Deadline: None / Rolling
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)

School Rankings

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

School Facts

Religious Affiliation

Catholic

Grades Offered

Grades Prekindergarten-8

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Distribution of Students By Grade
Grade	St. Mary Elementary School
Pre-K	11
1	2
2	1
3	3
4	5
5	7
6	2
7	5
8	14

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Year Founded

1869

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School Motto

If Faith Can Move Mountains...Think Of What It Can Do For Education!

Student Body

Total Students

50 students

Student Body Type

Co-ed

Academic Profile

Total Classroom Teachers

4 teachers

Student-Teacher Ratio

13:1

National avg.: 11:1

School Membership(s)School Assoc.

National Catholic Educational Association (NCEA)

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Admission Deadline

None / Rolling

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