St. Mary of the Knobs Catholic School, modeled in the image of Christ, shall nurture the spiritual, academic, and individual potential of our students.
In service to Christ and one another, we shall prepare children for the challenges of today and the future.
We have met our goal of becoming a premiere Preschool through Grade 6 Catholic academy and we have room to grow as our parish expands its resources.
We invite you to take a look at what we might offer your children and family.
What sets SMKCS apart is that we opened our doors in 2001 and we haven t forgotten how important it is to be Christ-centered, family-oriented and have a strong commitment to educating the whole child.
Your student will receive a top-notch education and much more.
In today's society, we have to prepare our students to be information seekers, to think critically, to be problem solvers and to work cooperatively with others.
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: Kindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 192 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
School Overview
School Membership(s)School Assoc.
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-8
Awards
Blue Ribbon School - Selected in 2024
Student Body
Total Students
192 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
4%
State avg.: 26%
Students by Grade

Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
14 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
National avg.: 13:1
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
School Notes
- St. Mary of the Knobs Catholic School, modeled in the image of Christ, shall nurture the spiritual, academic, and individual potential of our students. In service to Christ and one another, we shall prepare children for the challenges of today and the future. We have met our goal of becoming a premiere Preschool through Grade 6 Catholic academy and we have room to grow as our parish expands its resources. We invite you to take a look at what we might offer your children and family. What sets SMKCS apart is that we opened our doors in 2001 and we haven t forgotten how important it is to be Christ-centered, family-oriented and have a strong commitment to educating the whole child. Your student will receive a top-notch education and much more. In today's society, we have to prepare our students to be information seekers, to think critically, to be problem solvers and to work cooperatively with others.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
Frequently Asked Questions
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The application deadline for St. Mary Of-the-knobs Catholic School is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
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