St. Mary's Academy
As a Catholic school, St. Mary’s Academy provides an education within the Catholic faith, nurturing the potential of each person, while teaching respect and responsibility for all God’s creation.
As a Catholic faith community our belief in God and in the teachings of Jesus acknowledges the worth and dignity of each person.
St. Mary's is dedicated to creating a learning environment in which every person’s potential may be discovered and developed.
We believe in developing the values of service and stewardship.
St. Mary’s Academy, the Parish School of St. Peter’s Church, The Dalles, Oregon, of the Diocese of Baker, admits students of both sexes and of any race, color, national and ethnic origin, to all rights, privileges, programs and activities which are generally accorded to students at school.
We do not discriminate on the basis of sex, race, color, or national and ethnic origin in administration of educational policies, admissions policies, or scholarship programs.
We adhere to this same policy of non-discrimination in regard to the employment of both certified and classified members of the school staff and related services.
Quick Stats (2021-22)
- Top Ranked OR School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-8
- Students: 160 students
- Average class size: 16 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
Top Rankings
St. Mary's Academy ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Oregon for:
Category
Attribute
School History
School Overview
School Membership(s)School Assoc.
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-8
Year Founded
1864
Student Body
Total Students
160 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
10%
State avg.: 25%
Students by Grade
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
12 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
National avg.: 13:1
Average Class Size
16 students
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Admissions Director
Kimberly Koch
Sports
Total Sports Offered
3 sports
Sports
School Reviews
Endorse St. Mary's Academy. Endorsements should be a few sentences in length. Please include any comments on:
- Quality of academic programs, teachers, and facilities
- Availability of music, art, sports and other extracurricular activities
- Academic or athletic awards
Recent Articles
Understanding Private School Tuition
We look at why tuition costs vary so widely from school to school.
Books About Private School
What's private school really like? Find out from people who have been there.
You Won't Find....
You won't find several things in private schools which you will find in public schools.
