St. Mary's Elementary School

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 Stats (2025)

  • 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:

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Attribute
School History

School Overview

School Membership(s)School Assoc.
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-8
Year Founded
1856
School Calendar
School Motto
To inspire a lifelong love of God and service to neighbor.

Student Body

Total Students
329 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
13%
State avg.: 41%
Students by Grade
St. Mary's Elementary School Student 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

  • 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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Quick Stats (2025)

  • 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)

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The average private school tuition in Texas is $13,299 for elementary schools and $14,289 for high schools (read more about average private school tuition across the country).
The average acceptance rate in Texas is 83% (read more about average acceptance rates across the country).

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