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St. Mary's Grade School

807 E Thayer Ave Bismarck, ND 58501

Tel: (701) 223-0225

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Grades: Prekindergarten-5
Enrollment: 265 students
Average class size: 15 students
Application Deadline: None / Rolling
Source: ✓Verified school update

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Quick Facts (26-27)

Grades: Prekindergarten-5
Enrollment: 265 students
Average class size: 15 students
Application Deadline: None / Rolling
Source: ✓Verified school update

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Religious Affiliation

Catholic

Grades Offered

Grades Prekindergarten-5

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Distribution of Students By Grade
Grade	St. Mary's Grade School
Pre-K	47
Kind	35
1	38
2	37
3	40
4	30
5	38

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Year Founded

2013

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Student Body

Total Students

265 students

Student Body Type

Co-ed

% Students of Color

State avg.: 14%

Academic Profile

Total Classroom Teachers

15 teachers

Student-Teacher Ratio

18:1

National avg.: 11:1

Average Class Size

15 students

Classroom Dress Code

Formal

School uniforms required for grades kindergarten through 5th grade.

School Membership(s)School Assoc.

National Catholic Educational Association (NCEA)

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Admission Deadline

None / Rolling

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St. Mary's Grade School was established in 1878 as St. Mary's Academy and Boarding School, Bismarck's first school; St. Mary's served as the only Catholic School in Bismarck for nearly 70 years and as such set the standard for Catholic School education.
St. Mary's Grade School is one of five schools within the Light of Christ Catholic School system. Light of Christ Schools began in 2012.
St. Mary's Grade School offers a modern educational program in which students learn mathematics, morality, fine arts, faith and love in small classes taught by caring teachers.
The 275 children at St. Mary's Grade School have opportunities to discover themselves as scholars, leaders, stewards, thinkers and artists.
We also boast top-notch facilities that include a library, an art room, gymnasium and music classroom.
Continuing in this rich tradition, St. Mary's Grade School is committed to the mission of LIght of Christ Schools: Encountering Christ in our Catholic Faith through living, learning and serving.

St. Mary's Grade School was established in 1878 as St. Mary's Academy and Boarding School, Bismarck's first school; St. Mary's served as the only Catholic School in Bismarck for nearly 70 years and as such set the standard for Catholic School education. St. Mary's Grade School offers a modern educational program in which students learn mathematics, morality, fine arts, faith, and love in small classes taught by caring teachers. The 275 children at St. Mary's Grade School have opportunities to discover themselves as scholars, leaders, stewards, thinkers, and artists.
We also boast top-notch facilities that include a library, an art room, gymnasium and music classroom. Continuing in this rich tradition, St. Mary's Grade School is committed to the mission of LIght of Christ Schools: Encountering Christ in our Catholic Faith through living, learning and serving.

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