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St. Mary Grade School

602 E 8th St Dell Rapids, SD 57022

Tel: (605) 428-5591

www.drstmary.org

Quick Facts (2026)

Grades: Prekindergarten-12
Enrollment: 234 students
Application Deadline: None / Rolling
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)

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Quick Facts (2026)

Grades: Prekindergarten-12
Enrollment: 234 students
Application Deadline: None / Rolling
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)

School Facts

School Membership(s)School Assoc.

National Association of Episcopal Schools (NAES)

Religious Affiliation

Catholic

Grades Offered

Grades Prekindergarten-12

Students By Grade

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Distribution of Students By Grade
Grade	St. Mary Grade School
Pre-K	19
Kind	17
1	19
2	17
3	20
4	20
5	20
6	15
7	22
9	21
10	14
11	18
12	12

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Student Body

Total Students

234 students

Student Body Type

Co-ed

% Students of Color

State avg.: 22%

Academics & Faculty

Total Classroom Teachers

16 teachers

Student-Teacher Ratio

15:1

National avg.: 11:1

Tuition & Acceptance Rate

Admission Deadline

None / Rolling

School Notes

St. Mary School strives for a united community of academic excellence and stewardship by embracing the Gospel and carrying the light of Christ.
St. Mary School will offer a broad curriculum to fit the needs and levels in the intellectual range of all students by providing academic, religious, and activity programs which give each individual the opportunity to develop his/her potential.
We believe this can be attained through the joint efforts of students, parents, staff, and community.

School Motto: Saint Mary Catholic Schools Strives for a united community of academic excellence and stewardship by embracing the Gospel and carrying the light of Christ.

St. Mary School strives for a united community of academic excellence and stewardship by embracing the Gospel and carrying the light of Christ. St. Mary School will offer a broad curriculum to fit the needs and levels in the intellectual range of all students by providing academic, religious, and activity programs which give each individual the opportunity to develop his/her potential. We believe this can be attained through the joint efforts of students, parents, staff, and community.

Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)

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