About the School
- 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 Facts
Student Body
Total Students
65 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
91%
State avg.: 52%
Academic Profile
Total Classroom Teachers
5 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
National avg.: 11:1
Tuition & Financial Aid
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
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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Distance: 4.1 mi
Gr: PK-7 | 30 students
Alternative School (Christian)
629 Main St
Delano, CA 93215
(661) 721-2721
Distance: 13.5 mi
Gr: 1-11 | 15 students
Baptist
942 7th St
Wasco, CA 93280
(661) 758-5906
Distance: 13.9 mi
Gr: PK-8 | 108 students
Avg. class size: 14 students
Christian
710 Peters St
Wasco, CA 93280
(661) 758-5997
Distance: 18.2 mi
Gr: K-12 | 22 students
Avg. class size: 13 students
Sports: 5
Baptist
155 Redwood Dr
Shafter, CA 93263
(661) 746-6441
Distance: 19.4 mi
Gr: K-8 | 10 students
Avg. class size: 10 students
Lutheran Church Missouri Synod
10368 Road 256
Terra Bella, CA 93270
(559) 535-4346
Distance: 13.5 mi
Gr: 1-11 | 15 students
Baptist
942 7th St
Wasco, CA 93280
(661) 758-5906
Distance: 18.2 mi
Gr: K-12 | 22 students
Avg. class size: 13 students
Sports: 5
Baptist
155 Redwood Dr
Shafter, CA 93263
(661) 746-6441
Distance: 22.4 mi
Gr: K-12 | 41 students
Pentecostal
2380 W Olive Avenue
Porterville, CA 93257
(559) 310-2828
Distance: 25.3 mi
Gr: 1-12 | 26 students
Alternative School (Christian)
5406 Banning Street
Bakersfield, CA 93314
(661) 215-2571
Distance: 26.4 mi
Gr: K-12 | 388 students
Sports: 12 | Extracurriculars: 16
Specialized Curriculum (Christian)
5500 Olive Dr
Bakersfield, CA 93308
(661) 393-1783
Distance: 4.1 mi
Gr: PK-7 | 30 students
Alternative School (Christian)
629 Main St
Delano, CA 93215
(661) 721-2721
Distance: 13.5 mi
Gr: 1-11 | 15 students
Baptist
942 7th St
Wasco, CA 93280
(661) 758-5906
Distance: 13.9 mi
Gr: PK-8 | 108 students
Avg. class size: 14 students
Christian
710 Peters St
Wasco, CA 93280
(661) 758-5997
Distance: 18.2 mi
Gr: K-12 | 22 students
Avg. class size: 13 students
Sports: 5
Baptist
155 Redwood Dr
Shafter, CA 93263
(661) 746-6441
Distance: 19.4 mi
Gr: K-8 | 10 students
Avg. class size: 10 students
Lutheran Church Missouri Synod
10368 Road 256
Terra Bella, CA 93270
(559) 535-4346
Distance: 4.1 mi
Gr: PK-7 | 30 students
Alternative School (Christian)
629 Main St
Delano, CA 93215
(661) 721-2721
Distance: 13.9 mi
Gr: PK-8 | 108 students
Avg. class size: 14 students
Christian
710 Peters St
Wasco, CA 93280
(661) 758-5997
Distance: 26.1 mi
Gr: PK-8 | 459 students
Church of the Nazarene
6201 Fruitvale
Bakersfield, CA 93308
(661) 393-3566
Distance: 27.0 mi
Gr: PK-K | 117 students
Daycare / Preschool
4601 Fruitvale Ave
Bakersfield, CA 93308
(661) 588-2227
Distance: 29.0 mi
Gr: PK-8 | 370 students
Avg. class size: 32 students
Sports: 7 | Extracurriculars: 2
Catholic
124 Columbus St
Bakersfield, CA 93305
(661) 327-7741
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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