St. Mary's Elementary School serves 47 students in grades Kindergarten-6, is a member of the National Catholic Educational Association (NCEA) and the National Association of Independent Schools (NAIS).
The student:teacher of St. Mary's Elementary School is 8:1 and the school's religious affiliation is Catholic.
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: Kindergarten-6
- Enrollment: 47 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-6
School Calendar
Student Body
Total Students
47 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
7%
State avg.: 14%
Students by Grade
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
6 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
8:1
National avg.: 11:1
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Application URL
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
Frequently Asked Questions
What schools are St. Mary's Elementary School often compared to?
St. Mary's Elementary School is often viewed alongside schools like Holy Family St. Marys School, St. Michael's School by visitors of our site.
When is the application deadline for St. Mary's Elementary School?
The application deadline for St. Mary's Elementary School is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
Nearby Private Schools
The nearest high school, elementary school and preschool to St. Mary's Elementary School is Sacred Heart School (0.6 miles away)
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Sacred Heart School ![Sacred Heart School Photo - Sacred Heart School students and faculty]( "Sacred Heart School Photo - Sacred Heart School students and faculty")
(Catholic)
200 3rd Street NW
East Grand Forks, MN 56721
(218) 773-0230
East Grand Forks, MN 56721
(218) 773-0230
0.6 miles
Gr: PK-12 | 514 students Avg. class size: 20 students Sports: 17 | Extracurrculars: 11 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
St. Michael's School ![St. Michael's School Photo - At St. Michael?'s, we foster the development of the whole child through exceptional academics, Christian service and faith-building opportunities. Our highly qualified teachers provide a safe and nurturing learning environment, differentiate instruction to meet the unique strengths and needs of each student, and integrate Gospel teachings and Catholic traditions throughout each school day.]( "St. Michael's School Photo - At St. Michael?'s, we foster the development of the whole child through exceptional academics, Christian service and faith-building opportunities. Our highly qualified teachers provide a safe and nurturing learning environment, differentiate instruction to meet the unique strengths and needs of each student, and integrate Gospel teachings and Catholic traditions throughout each school day.")
(Catholic)
504 5th Ave N
Grand Forks, ND 58203
(701) 772-1822
Grand Forks, ND 58203
(701) 772-1822
0.7 miles
Gr: PK-5 | 180 students Avg. class size: 18 students Extracurrculars: 3 Tuition listed
610 2nd Ave NE
East Grand Forks, MN 56721
(218) 773-1770
East Grand Forks, MN 56721
(218) 773-1770
0.9 miles
Gr: PK-12 | 241 students Avg. class size: 14 students Sports: 8 | Extracurrculars: 3 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Holy Family St. Marys School
(Catholic)
1001 17th Ave S
Grand Forks, ND 58201
(701) 775-9886
Grand Forks, ND 58201
(701) 775-9886
1.2 miles
Gr: PK-5 | 104 students Avg. class size: 15 students Tuition listed
Grand Forks Montessori Academy ![Grand Forks Montessori Academy Photo - Celebrating 35 years in the Red River Valley, GFMA follows the principles of Dr. Maria Montessori by offering an authentic Montessori environment for children from birth to age 12.]( "Grand Forks Montessori Academy Photo - Celebrating 35 years in the Red River Valley, GFMA follows the principles of Dr. Maria Montessori by offering an authentic Montessori environment for children from birth to age 12.")
Montessori School
1420 24th Ave S.
Grand Forks, ND 58201
(701) 757-2224
Grand Forks, ND 58201
(701) 757-2224
1.8 miles
Gr: NS-3 | 37 students
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