St Rose's Kindergarten Center strives to create a Christian educational environment conducive to spiritual, intellectual, social, emotional, physical, and aesthetic growth of each student.
As an educational community, our intent is to enable our students, through a challenging curriculum, to reach their full potential as Christian individuals. St Rose's Kindergarten Center encourages its students to grow spiritually; to develop a life-long love of learning and to achieve their highest personal and academic potential.
This mission represents and promotes the State of Idaho and the enormous potential of its people.
The children of America are our most valuable asset. St. Mary's School provides a successful K-6 academic program and exemplifies the high quality of education and emphasis on learning in my great State.
I hope the House will join me in acknowledging St.
Mary's Catholic Elementary School's achievement. Thank you Mr. Speaker." St Rose's Kindergarten Center is accredited through the State of Idaho and is recognized by the United States Department of Education.
Schools. Accredited Idaho schools are re-accredited on an annual basis. St Rose's Kindergarten Center carefully follows the curriculum guidelines laid down for the elementary schools of our state for each grade level in Mathematics, Science, Language Arts, Social Studies, Reading, Music, Physical Education and Art.
St. Mary's is fully accredited with the Department of Public Instruction of the State of Idaho.
Quick Stats (2025)
- Top Ranked ID School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 102 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
Top Rankings
St. Mary's Parish School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Idaho for:
Category
Attribute
School History
School Overview
School Membership(s)School Assoc.
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-8
Year Founded
1908
School Calendar
School Mascot
Lion
Student Body
Total Students
102 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
8%
State avg.: 15%
Students by Grade

Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
12 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
9:1
National avg.: 13:1
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Application URL
School Notes
- St Rose's Kindergarten Center strives to create a Christian educational environment conducive to spiritual, intellectual, social, emotional, physical, and aesthetic growth of each student. As an educational community, our intent is to enable our students, through a challenging curriculum, to reach their full potential as Christian individuals.St Rose's Kindergarten Center encourages its students to grow spiritually; to develop a life-long love of learning and to achieve their highest personal and academic potential. This mission represents and promotes the State of Idaho and the enormous potential of its people. The children of America are our most valuable asset. St. Mary's School provides a successful K-6 academic program and exemplifies the high quality of education and emphasis on learning in my great State. I hope the House will join me in acknowledging St. Mary's Catholic Elementary School's achievement. Thank you Mr. Speaker." St Rose's Kindergarten Center is accredited through the State of Idaho and is recognized by the United States Department of Education. Schools. Accredited Idaho schools are re-accredited on an annual basis. St Rose's Kindergarten Center carefully follows the curriculum guidelines laid down for the elementary schools of our state for each grade level in Mathematics, Science, Language Arts, Social Studies, Reading, Music, Physical Education and Art. St. Mary's is fully accredited with the Department of Public Instruction of the State of Idaho.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
Frequently Asked Questions
What is St. Mary's Parish School's ranking?
St. Mary's Parish School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Idaho for: Oldest founding date.
When is the application deadline for St. Mary's Parish School?
The application deadline for St. Mary's Parish School is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
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