St. Mary's Catholic School in Fredericksburg offers unparalleled opportunities for students to identify, explore, and cultivate talents and interests.
The school is small enough to provide individual attention to each of its students, so that no one gets lost in the shuffle, but still big enough to offer resources and programs that are the envy of many bigger schools.
An education at St. Mary's supplies students with something that most children across our country cannot get in their schools: an understanding of the importance that God has in their everyday lives.
Quick Facts (2025-26)
- Top Ranked TX School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 329 students
- Average class size: 14 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
Top Rankings
St. Mary's Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Texas for:
School Overview
School Membership(s)School Assoc.
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-8
Year Founded
1856
School Calendar
Student Body
Total Students
329 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
13%
State avg.: 41%
Students by Grade
 
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
23 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
National avg.:  13:1
Average Class Size
14 students
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
School Notes
- School Motto: To inspire a lifelong love of God and service to neighbor.
- St. Mary's Catholic School in Fredericksburg offers unparalleled opportunities for students to identify, explore, and cultivate talents and interests. The school is small enough to provide individual attention to each of its students, so that no one gets lost in the shuffle, but still big enough to offer resources and programs that are the envy of many bigger schools. An education at St. Mary's supplies students with something that most children across our country cannot get in their schools: an understanding of the importance that God has in their everyday lives.
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 Ambleside School Of Fredericksburg, Heritage School by visitors of our site.
What is St. Mary's Elementary School's ranking?
St. Mary's Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Texas for: Largest student body and Oldest founding date.
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).
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