Be it known to all that enter here that Jesus Christ is the reason for this school.
He is the unseen-presence, yet the ever-present teacher in its classes.
He is the model of its faculty and the inspiration of its students.
The philosophy which embodies the vision of St Mary (Nativity) School -- faculty, staff and administration is expressed in our desire to realize the uniqueness of each student as a gift from God.
We believe that each child should be taught to develop a strong foundation of the Catholic Faith and of Christian values.
Therefore, we attempt to teach each child to live and apply the teachings of the Catholic Faith within the community.
The faculty, staff, administration and families seek to work together to provide an educational environment within which these goals can be realized.
We attempt to encourage each student to perform to the best of their ability and develop their own unique talents as each strives to grow spiritually, intellectually, emotionally, socially and physically.
School Overview
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-9
Student Body
Total Students
151 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
5%
State avg.: 27%
Students by Grade
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
11 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
National avg.: 13:1
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
School Notes
- Be it known to all that enter here that Jesus Christ is the reason for this school. He is the unseen-presence, yet the ever-present teacher in its classes. He is the model of its faculty and the inspiration of its students. The philosophy which embodies the vision of St Mary (Nativity) School -- faculty, staff and administration is expressed in our desire to realize the uniqueness of each student as a gift from God. We believe that each child should be taught to develop a strong foundation of the Catholic Faith and of Christian values. Therefore, we attempt to teach each child to live and apply the teachings of the Catholic Faith within the community. The faculty, staff, administration and families seek to work together to provide an educational environment within which these goals can be realized. We attempt to encourage each student to perform to the best of their ability and develop their own unique talents as each strives to grow spiritually, intellectually, emotionally, socially and physically.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
Frequently Asked Questions
When is the application deadline for St. Mary (nativity) School?
The application deadline for St. Mary (nativity) School is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
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