About the School
- The Academy at St. Mary's Parish, having served the parish community of our local Belleville area since 1894, strives to provide a quality Catholic education for students in Pre-School through Eighth Grade.
- In an environment guided by the teachings of Jesus Christ and the Catholic Church, we at The Academy are committed to providing education for the whole child, intellectually, spiritually, emotionally, physically and socially.
- Our goal is a mature and educated Christian who is prepared for one's future and continues to develop a personal relationship with Jesus Christ.
- This is accomplished by a capable, caring and conscientious staff, in partnership with parents / guardians and the parish community, fostering a sense of responsibility and positive self-esteem in each student.
School Facts
Student Body
Total Students
108 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
5%
State avg.: 34%
Academics & Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
11 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
10:1
National avg.: 11:1
Tuition & Acceptance Rate
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
School Notes
- The Academy at St. Mary's Parish, having served the parish community of our local Belleville area since 1894, strives to provide a quality Catholic education for students in Pre-School through Eighth Grade. In an environment guided by the teachings of Jesus Christ and the Catholic Church, we at The Academy are committed to providing education for the whole child, intellectually, spiritually, emotionally, physically and socially. Our goal is a mature and educated Christian who is prepared for one's future and continues to develop a personal relationship with Jesus Christ. This is accomplished by a capable, caring and conscientious staff, in partnership with parents / guardians and the parish community, fostering a sense of responsibility and positive self-esteem in each student.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
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, elementary school and preschool to St. Mary Elementary School is Governor French Academy (0.9 miles away)
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Distance: 0.9 mi
Gr: PK-12 | 107 students
Avg. class size: 15 students
Sports: 4 | Extracurriculars: 7
219 West Main Street
Belleville, IL 62220
(618) 233-7542
Distance: 1.0 mi
Gr: PK-8 | 59 students
Avg. class size: 10 students
Catholic
200 S. Second St.
Belleville, IL 62220
(618) 233-6414
Distance: 1.8 mi
Gr: PK-8 | 214 students
Avg. class size: 21 students
Sports: 7 | Extracurriculars: 12
Catholic
1108 Lebanon Avenue
Belleville, IL 62221
(618) 235-4066
Distance: 1.9 mi
Gr: 1-3 | 7 students
Baptist
423 Lucinda Ave
Belleville, IL 62221
(618) 234-3620
Distance: 2.0 mi
Gr: PK-3 | 70 students
424 Lebanon Avenue
Belleville, IL 62220
(618) 416-8181
Distance: 0.9 mi
Gr: PK-12 | 107 students
Avg. class size: 15 students
Sports: 4 | Extracurriculars: 7
219 West Main Street
Belleville, IL 62220
(618) 233-7542
Distance: 2.3 mi
Gr: PK-12 | 99 students
Avg. class size: 12 students
Special Education School
1306 Wabash Ave
Belleville, IL 62220
(618) 398-7500
Distance: 2.5 mi
Gr: 9-12 | 323 students
Avg. class size: 15 students
Sports: 15 | Extracurriculars: 9
Catholic
5401 W Main St
Belleville, IL 62226
(618) 235-1100
Distance: 4.2 mi
Gr: PK-12 | 35 students
Avg. class size: 10 students
Christian
5100 N Illinois St
Fairview Heights, IL 62208
(618) 825-0609
Distance: 5.8 mi
Gr: 8-12 | 12 students
Special Education School
353 N 88th St Hwy 157
East Saint Louis, IL 62203
(618) 398-2524
Distance: 0.9 mi
Gr: PK-12 | 107 students
Avg. class size: 15 students
Sports: 4 | Extracurriculars: 7
219 West Main Street
Belleville, IL 62220
(618) 233-7542
Distance: 1.0 mi
Gr: PK-8 | 59 students
Avg. class size: 10 students
Catholic
200 S. Second St.
Belleville, IL 62220
(618) 233-6414
Distance: 1.8 mi
Gr: PK-8 | 214 students
Avg. class size: 21 students
Sports: 7 | Extracurriculars: 12
Catholic
1108 Lebanon Avenue
Belleville, IL 62221
(618) 235-4066
Distance: 1.9 mi
Gr: 1-3 | 7 students
Baptist
423 Lucinda Ave
Belleville, IL 62221
(618) 234-3620
Distance: 2.0 mi
Gr: PK-3 | 70 students
424 Lebanon Avenue
Belleville, IL 62220
(618) 416-8181
Distance: 0.9 mi
Gr: PK-12 | 107 students
Avg. class size: 15 students
Sports: 4 | Extracurriculars: 7
219 West Main Street
Belleville, IL 62220
(618) 233-7542
Distance: 1.0 mi
Gr: PK-8 | 59 students
Avg. class size: 10 students
Catholic
200 S. Second St.
Belleville, IL 62220
(618) 233-6414
Distance: 1.8 mi
Gr: PK-8 | 214 students
Avg. class size: 21 students
Sports: 7 | Extracurriculars: 12
Catholic
1108 Lebanon Avenue
Belleville, IL 62221
(618) 235-4066
Distance: 2.0 mi
Gr: PK-3 | 70 students
424 Lebanon Avenue
Belleville, IL 62220
(618) 416-8181
Distance: 2.3 mi
Gr: PK-12 | 99 students
Avg. class size: 12 students
Special Education School
1306 Wabash Ave
Belleville, IL 62220
(618) 398-7500
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
Saint Clair Co Roe Safe School
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
1722 W Main St
Belleville, IL 62226
(618) 233-6874
Belleville, IL 62226
(618) 233-6874
0.1 miles
Gr: 5-12
Henry Raab Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1120 Union Ave
Belleville, IL 62220
(618) 234-4330
Belleville, IL 62220
(618) 234-4330
0.4 miles
Gr: K-6 | 154 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 72%
Union Elementary School
(Math: 19% | Reading: 31%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
20 S 27th St
Belleville, IL 62226
(618) 233-4132
Belleville, IL 62226
(618) 233-4132
0.8 miles
Gr: K-6 | 432 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 73%
Belleville High School-west
(Math: 18% | Reading: 22%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
4063 Frank Scott Pkwy W
Belleville, IL 62223
(618) 222-7610
Belleville, IL 62223
(618) 222-7610
1.8 miles
Gr: 9-12 | 2,118 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 57%
Belleville Twp High School-night/alt School
Alternative School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: ≤10% )
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
4063 Frank Scott Pkwy W
Belleville, IL 62223
(618) 222-7852
Belleville, IL 62223
(618) 222-7852
1.8 miles
Gr: 9-12
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