St. Mary's Catholic School (Closed 2010)

Saint Mary's Catholic Academy, rich in tradition since 1872, exists to provide a safe, spiritual, and stimulating environment conducive to lifelong learning.
As an extension of the family, Saint Mary's seeks to strengthen and nurture the total person by instilling feelings of self-worth and confidence in our students.
We challenge a diverse population of students to meet their full potential, by emphasizing academic excellence, strong moral values, and a dedication to community service.
Our school family is bound together by the common thread of Catholic character, which includes mutual respect, personal dignity, and individual responsibility.
We believe in education and faith for life. Saint Mary's Catholic Academy affords progressive educational and spiritual opportunities to achieve excellence in learning for each child.

School Overview

Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-8
Awards
 Blue Ribbon School - Selected in 2004

Student Body

Total Students
118 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
6%
State avg.: 26%
Students by Grade
St. Mary's Catholic School Student By Grade

Academics and Faculty

Total Classroom Teachers
13 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
9:1
National avg.: 13:1
% Faculty w/Advanced Degree
33%
Average Class Size
11 students

Tuition and Acceptance Rate

Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Yearly Tuition Cost
Tuition Notes
The above tuition rate is for active parishioners. Tuition for non-parishioners is 4,800.
Admissions Director
Jeff Purichia
Admissions Associate
Lynn Bowling
Source: Verified school update

Frequently Asked Questions

How much does St. Mary's Catholic School cost?
St. Mary's Catholic School's tuition is approximately $3,700 for private students.
When is the application deadline for St. Mary's Catholic School?
The application deadline for St. Mary's Catholic School is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).

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