St. Mary's School strives to attain educational excellence by offering a curriculum that challenges the intellectual ability, individual talents and learning style of each student.
Every student is encouraged to achieve his/her highest level academically.
There is a faith-community based atmosphere where the faculty and staff work hand-in-hand with the parents to fulfill their responsibilities passing on the Catholic faith to the next generation.
A full curriculum is provided including all core subjects as well as religion, physical eduction, art, band, and technology.
St. Mary's School offers many extracurricular sports activities for the students in 6th, 7th, and 8th grades.
It is through these activities we teach good sportsmanship and the skills necessary for competition.
The Sterling Park District and the YMCA offer sports programs for younger children and many of the St.
Mary's students participate. Football, boys and girls basketball, boys and girls soccer, and swim team are among the programs available.
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 188 students
- Yearly Tuition: $4,490
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
Top Rankings
St. Mary Grade School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Illinois for:
Category
Attribute
Affordability
School Overview
School Membership(s)School Assoc.
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-8
School Calendar
Student Body
Total Students
188 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
15%
State avg.: 34%
Students by Grade
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
13 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
National avg.: 11:1
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Yearly Tuition Cost
Application URL
School Notes
- School Motto: In Jesus' name, we pray, teach, learn and serve.
- St. Mary's School strives to attain educational excellence by offering a curriculum that challenges the intellectual ability, individual talents and learning style of each student. Every student is encouraged to achieve his/her highest level academically. There is a faith-community based atmosphere where the faculty and staff work hand-in-hand with the parents to fulfill their responsibilities passing on the Catholic faith to the next generation. A full curriculum is provided including all core subjects as well as religion, physical eduction, art, band, and technology. St. Mary's School offers many extracurricular sports activities for the students in 6th, 7th, and 8th grades. It is through these activities we teach good sportsmanship and the skills necessary for competition. The Sterling Park District and the YMCA offer sports programs for younger children and many of the St. Mary's students participate. Football, boys and girls basketball, boys and girls soccer, and swim team are among the programs available.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
Frequently Asked Questions
How much does St. Mary Grade School cost?
St. Mary Grade School's tuition is approximately $4,490 for private students.
What schools are St. Mary Grade School often compared to?
St. Mary Grade School is often viewed alongside schools like Christ Lutheran School, St. Andrew Catholic Elementary School by visitors of our site.
When is the application deadline for St. Mary Grade School?
The application deadline for St. Mary Grade School is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
Nearby Private Schools
The nearest high school to St. Mary Grade School is Newman Central Catholic High School (1.4 miles away)
The nearest elementary school is St. Andrew Catholic Elementary School (1.2 miles away)
The nearest preschool is Christ Lutheran School (1.5 miles away)
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Location
Miles
Quick Facts
St. Andrew Catholic Elementary School
(Catholic)
701 11th Ave
Rock Falls, IL 61071
(815) 625-1456
Rock Falls, IL 61071
(815) 625-1456
1.2 miles
Gr: K-8 | 77 students
1101 W 23rd St
Sterling, IL 61081
(815) 625-0500
Sterling, IL 61081
(815) 625-0500
1.4 miles
Gr: 9-12 | 203 students Avg. class size: 28 students Sports: 14 | Extracurrculars: 4 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
2000 18th Ave
Sterling, IL 61081
(815) 625-3800
Sterling, IL 61081
(815) 625-3800
1.5 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 50 students Avg. class size: 10 students Tuition & acceptance rate listed
St. Mary Elementary And Junior High
(Catholic)
704 S Peoria Ave
Dixon, IL 61021
(815) 284-6986
Dixon, IL 61021
(815) 284-6986
11.5 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 216 students
Fairfield Amish Mennonite School
(Mennonite)
25223 Hahnaman Rd
Tampico, IL 61283
(815) 438-2508
Tampico, IL 61283
(815) 438-2508
11.7 miles
Gr: K-8 | 89 students
School
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
1101 W 23rd St
Sterling, IL 61081
(815) 625-0500
Sterling, IL 61081
(815) 625-0500
1.4 miles
Gr: 9-12 | 203 students Avg. class size: 28 students Sports: 14 | Extracurrculars: 4 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Faith Christian School
(Christian)
7571 S Ridge Road
Dixon, IL 61021
(815) 652-4806
Dixon, IL 61021
(815) 652-4806
16.8 miles
Gr: PK-12 | 155 students Tuition listed
Amboy Baptist Academy
(Baptist)
24 North Mason Ave
Amboy, IL 61310
(815) 857-2682
Amboy, IL 61310
(815) 857-2682
19.7 miles
Gr: K-12 | 16 students
Unity Christian Elementary School
(Christian)
1000 11th Ave
Fulton, IL 61252
(815) 589-3912
Fulton, IL 61252
(815) 589-3912
24.3 miles
Gr: K-12 | 150 students Avg. class size: 12 students
Unity Christian School
(Christian)
711 10th St
Fulton, IL 61252
(815) 589-3912
Fulton, IL 61252
(815) 589-3912
24.3 miles
Gr: K-12 | 125 students
School
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
St. Andrew Catholic Elementary School
(Catholic)
701 11th Ave
Rock Falls, IL 61071
(815) 625-1456
Rock Falls, IL 61071
(815) 625-1456
1.2 miles
Gr: K-8 | 77 students
2000 18th Ave
Sterling, IL 61081
(815) 625-3800
Sterling, IL 61081
(815) 625-3800
1.5 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 50 students Avg. class size: 10 students Tuition & acceptance rate listed
St. Mary Elementary And Junior High
(Catholic)
704 S Peoria Ave
Dixon, IL 61021
(815) 284-6986
Dixon, IL 61021
(815) 284-6986
11.5 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 216 students
Fairfield Amish Mennonite School
(Mennonite)
25223 Hahnaman Rd
Tampico, IL 61283
(815) 438-2508
Tampico, IL 61283
(815) 438-2508
11.7 miles
Gr: K-8 | 89 students
St. Anne School
(Catholic)
1112 N Brinton Ave
Dixon, IL 61021
(815) 288-5619
Dixon, IL 61021
(815) 288-5619
11.8 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 153 students
School
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
2000 18th Ave
Sterling, IL 61081
(815) 625-3800
Sterling, IL 61081
(815) 625-3800
1.5 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 50 students Avg. class size: 10 students Tuition & acceptance rate listed
St. Mary Elementary And Junior High
(Catholic)
704 S Peoria Ave
Dixon, IL 61021
(815) 284-6986
Dixon, IL 61021
(815) 284-6986
11.5 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 216 students
St. Anne School
(Catholic)
1112 N Brinton Ave
Dixon, IL 61021
(815) 288-5619
Dixon, IL 61021
(815) 288-5619
11.8 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 153 students
Faith Christian School
(Christian)
7571 S Ridge Road
Dixon, IL 61021
(815) 652-4806
Dixon, IL 61021
(815) 652-4806
16.8 miles
Gr: PK-12 | 155 students Tuition listed
Holy Cross Elementary School
(Catholic)
1008 Jefferson St
Mendota, IL 61342
(815) 539-7003
Mendota, IL 61342
(815) 539-7003
34 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 174 students
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(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
Erie Elementary School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
518 7th Ave
Erie, IL 61250
(309) 659-2239
Erie, IL 61250
(309) 659-2239
21.8 miles
Gr: PK-4 | 242 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 5%
Erie High School
(Math: 20-29% | Reading: 30-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
435 6th Ave
Erie, IL 61250
(309) 659-2239
Erie, IL 61250
(309) 659-2239
21.8 miles
Gr: 9-12 | 190 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 12%
Erie Middle School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
500 5th Ave
Erie, IL 61250
(309) 659-2239
Erie, IL 61250
(309) 659-2239
21.9 miles
Gr: 5-8 | 171 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 5%
Bi-county Sp Ed-life Skills High School-mo
Special Education School
643 Genesee Ave
Morrison, IL 61270
(815) 772-4071
Morrison, IL 61270
(815) 772-4071
9107.2 miles
Morrison High School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
643 Genesee Ave
Morrison, IL 61270
(815) 772-4071
Morrison, IL 61270
(815) 772-4071
9107.3 miles
Gr: 9-12 | 294 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 14%
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