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Year Founded

1910

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.

Student Body

Total Students

234 students

Student Body Type

Co-ed

% Students of Color

State avg.: 22%

Academic Profile

Total Classroom Teachers

16 teachers

Student-Teacher Ratio

15:1

National avg.: 11:1

School Membership(s)School Assoc.

National Association of Episcopal Schools (NAES)

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None / Rolling

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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.

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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