St. Mary's Catholic School & Preschool

The purpose of St. Mary's school is to provide a quality education by promoting academic achievement self-discipline, and a firm foundation of Catholic Christian ethics.
The philosophy of St. Mary's Catholic School is to provide an atmosphere of faith, where students are called to academic excellence, self-discipline, and knowledge of God, provide a high quality education for each child regardless of race, religion, or socioeconomic background, while proclaiming the message of Jesus, to work to develop both the mind and body of our students through our faith community and service to others, to provide comfortable, well-tended facilities staffed by priests, lay teachers, support staff, and caring involved parents and patron volunteers of our school community, to work as partners to provide a safe, comfortable, loving environment where students may grow spiritually and academically, to encourage students to love and respect themselves and others, to be honest and fair, to have a rich and fruitful relationship with God, and to become lifelong learners.
The goals are to create a Christian educational community where human knowledge, enlightened and enlivened by faith, is shared by teacher, students and parents in a spirit of freedom and love, to develop religious understanding and provide opportunities for personal commitment to religious values, to foster a Christian understanding of mutual responsibilities for another.

Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-6
  • Enrollment: 50 students
  • Yearly Tuition: $2,100
  • Application Deadline: None / Rolling
  • Source: Verified school update

Top Rankings

St. Mary's Catholic School & Preschool ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Arkansas for:

Category
Attribute

School Overview

Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-6

Student Body

Total Students
50 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
28%
State avg.: 22%
Students by Grade
St. Mary's Catholic School & Preschool Student By Grade

Academics and Faculty

Total Classroom Teachers
4 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
National avg.: 13:1

Tuition and Acceptance Rate

Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Yearly Tuition Cost

School Notes

  • The purpose of St. Mary's school, pre-K through 6, is to provide a quality education by promoting academic achievement, self-discipline, and a firm foundation of Catholic Christian ethics.
Source: Verified school update

Frequently Asked Questions

How much does St. Mary's Catholic School & Preschool cost?
St. Mary's Catholic School & Preschool's tuition is approximately $2,100 for private students.
When is the application deadline for St. Mary's Catholic School & Preschool?
The application deadline for St. Mary's Catholic School & Preschool is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).

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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-6
  • Enrollment: 50 students
  • Yearly Tuition: $2,100
  • Application Deadline: None / Rolling
  • Source: Verified school update

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The average private school tuition in Arkansas is $6,180 for elementary schools and $7,129 for high schools (read more about average private school tuition across the country).
The average acceptance rate in Arkansas is 87% (read more about average acceptance rates across the country).

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