St. Mary Elementary School in Delano, CA, serves 65 co–ed udents from kindergarten through 8th grade in an urban setting.
The school maintains a udent–teacher ratio of 13:1 with a total of 5 teaching staff members.
Mary Elementary is affiliated with the Catholic religion and offers a regular elementary and secondary program.
Approximately 91% of the udent body identifies as students of color, reflecting diversity in the student population.
Tuition rates align with regional averages for Kern County private schools, supporting affordability in the Delano area.
School Overview
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-8
Student Body
Total Students
65 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
91%
State avg.: 51%
Students by Grade
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
5 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
National avg.: 11:1
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
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 to St. Mary Elementary School is Bethany Christian School (13.5 miles away)
The nearest elementary school and preschool is Sequoia Christian Academy (4.1 miles away)
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School
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
Sequoia Christian Academy
Alternative School (Christian)
629 Main St
Delano, CA 93215
(661) 721-2721
Delano, CA 93215
(661) 721-2721
4.1 miles
Gr: PK-7 | 30 students
Bethany Christian School
(Baptist)
942 7th St
Wasco, CA 93280
(661) 758-5906
Wasco, CA 93280
(661) 758-5906
13.5 miles
Gr: 1-11 | 15 students
North Kern Christian School
(Christian)
710 Peters St
Wasco, CA 93280
(661) 758-5997
Wasco, CA 93280
(661) 758-5997
13.9 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 108 students Avg. class size: 14 students Acceptance rate listed
Free Will Christian Academy ![Free Will Christian Academy Photo - Our graduates and Sis Toni (main teacher)]( "Free Will Christian Academy Photo - Our graduates and Sis Toni (main teacher)")
(Baptist)
155 Redwood Dr
Shafter, CA 93263
(661) 746-6441
Shafter, CA 93263
(661) 746-6441
18.2 miles
Gr: K-12 | 22 students Avg. class size: 13 students Sports: 5 Tuition listed
10368 Road 256
Terra Bella, CA 93270
(559) 535-4346
Terra Bella, CA 93270
(559) 535-4346
19.4 miles
Gr: K-8 | 10 students Avg. class size: 10 students Tuition listed
School
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
Bethany Christian School
(Baptist)
942 7th St
Wasco, CA 93280
(661) 758-5906
Wasco, CA 93280
(661) 758-5906
13.5 miles
Gr: 1-11 | 15 students
Free Will Christian Academy ![Free Will Christian Academy Photo - Our graduates and Sis Toni (main teacher)]( "Free Will Christian Academy Photo - Our graduates and Sis Toni (main teacher)")
(Baptist)
155 Redwood Dr
Shafter, CA 93263
(661) 746-6441
Shafter, CA 93263
(661) 746-6441
18.2 miles
Gr: K-12 | 22 students Avg. class size: 13 students Sports: 5 Tuition listed
Landmark Christian Academy
(Pentecostal)
2380 W Olive Avenue
Porterville, CA 93257
(559) 310-2828
Porterville, CA 93257
(559) 310-2828
22.4 miles
Gr: K-12 | 41 students
Rosewall Christian Academy
Alternative School (Christian)
5406 Banning Street
Bakersfield, CA 93314
(661) 215-2571
Bakersfield, CA 93314
(661) 215-2571
25.3 miles
Gr: 1-12 | 26 students Tuition listed
Legacy Christian Academy
Special Program Emphasis (Christian)
5500 Olive Dr
Bakersfield, CA 93308
(661) 393-1783
Bakersfield, CA 93308
(661) 393-1783
26.4 miles
Gr: K-12 | 388 students Sports: 12 | Extracurrculars: 16 Tuition listed
School
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
Sequoia Christian Academy
Alternative School (Christian)
629 Main St
Delano, CA 93215
(661) 721-2721
Delano, CA 93215
(661) 721-2721
4.1 miles
Gr: PK-7 | 30 students
Bethany Christian School
(Baptist)
942 7th St
Wasco, CA 93280
(661) 758-5906
Wasco, CA 93280
(661) 758-5906
13.5 miles
Gr: 1-11 | 15 students
North Kern Christian School
(Christian)
710 Peters St
Wasco, CA 93280
(661) 758-5997
Wasco, CA 93280
(661) 758-5997
13.9 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 108 students Avg. class size: 14 students Acceptance rate listed
Free Will Christian Academy ![Free Will Christian Academy Photo - Our graduates and Sis Toni (main teacher)]( "Free Will Christian Academy Photo - Our graduates and Sis Toni (main teacher)")
(Baptist)
155 Redwood Dr
Shafter, CA 93263
(661) 746-6441
Shafter, CA 93263
(661) 746-6441
18.2 miles
Gr: K-12 | 22 students Avg. class size: 13 students Sports: 5 Tuition listed
10368 Road 256
Terra Bella, CA 93270
(559) 535-4346
Terra Bella, CA 93270
(559) 535-4346
19.4 miles
Gr: K-8 | 10 students Avg. class size: 10 students Tuition listed
School
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
Sequoia Christian Academy
Alternative School (Christian)
629 Main St
Delano, CA 93215
(661) 721-2721
Delano, CA 93215
(661) 721-2721
4.1 miles
Gr: PK-7 | 30 students
North Kern Christian School
(Christian)
710 Peters St
Wasco, CA 93280
(661) 758-5997
Wasco, CA 93280
(661) 758-5997
13.9 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 108 students Avg. class size: 14 students Acceptance rate listed
6201 Fruitvale
Bakersfield, CA 93308
(661) 393-3566
Bakersfield, CA 93308
(661) 393-3566
26.1 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 459 students Tuition listed
Little Red School House #3
Daycare / Preschool
4601 Fruitvale Ave
Bakersfield, CA 93308
(661) 588-2227
Bakersfield, CA 93308
(661) 588-2227
27 miles
Gr: PK-K | 117 students
124 Columbus St
Bakersfield, CA 93305
(661) 327-7741
Bakersfield, CA 93305
(661) 327-7741
29 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 370 students Avg. class size: 32 students Sports: 7 | Extracurrculars: 2 Acceptance rate listed
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
Del Vista Math And Science Academy
Charter School
(Math: 32% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
710 Quincy St.
Delano, CA 93215
(661) 721-5040
Delano, CA 93215
(661) 721-5040
0.3 miles
Gr: K-5 | 526 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Cecil Avenue Math And Science Academy
Charter School
(Math: 19% | Reading: 34%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1430 Cecil Ave.
Delano, CA 93215
(661) 721-5030
Delano, CA 93215
(661) 721-5030
0.4 miles
Gr: 6-8 | 585 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Harvest Elementary School
(Math: 35% | Reading: 40%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1320 Vassar Ave.
Delano, CA 93215
(661) 720-2725
Delano, CA 93215
(661) 720-2725
0.4 miles
Gr: K-5 | 365 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 96%
Delano High School
(Math: 27% | Reading: 68%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1331 Cecil Ave.
Delano, CA 93215
(661) 720-4137
Delano, CA 93215
(661) 720-4137
0.5 miles
Gr: 9-12 | 1,221 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Cesar E. Chavez High School
(Math: 30% | Reading: 72%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
800 Browning Rd.
Delano, CA 93215
(661) 720-4501
Delano, CA 93215
(661) 720-4501
0.6 miles
Gr: 9-12 | 1,318 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
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