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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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
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