St. Mary School

The St. Mary Program teaches children in an environment that ignites the imagination, develops character, and nurtures faith. Our program maintains a low teacher/child ratio to encourage individualized instruction, and our classrooms are large, bright, and inviting. To schedule a tour, contact Principal Kimberly Stover at 419-342-2626, ext. 233. Our small class sizes and caring, professional staff team sets us apart.

Quick Facts (2025-26)

  • Top Ranked OH School
  • Grades: Prekindergarten-6
  • Enrollment: 71 students
  • Average class size: 15 students
  • Application Deadline: None / Rolling
  • Source: Verified school update

Top Rankings

St. Mary School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Ohio for:

Category
Attribute
School History

School Overview

Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-6
Year Founded
1880
School Calendar

Student Body

Total Students
71 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
2%
State avg.: 25%
Students by Grade
St. Mary School Student By Grade

Academics and Faculty

Total Classroom Teachers
11 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
6:1
National avg.: 13:1
% Faculty w/Advanced Degree
30%
Average Class Size
15 students
Classroom Dress Code
Formal
Khaki or jeans and polo

Tuition and Acceptance Rate

Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Application URL

Sports

Total Sports Offered
1 sport

School Notes

  • Philosophy & Mission
  • St. Mary School, sponsored by Most Pure Heart of Mary Parish, aims to lead all hearts and families to know, love, and serve God in our community. We provide an excellent educational environment and a place to encounter the living God. Our goal at St. Mary is to develop the whole child with the necessary life skills to use his or her unique gifts to contribute to our community and eventually get to heaven.
  • Goals.
  • St.Mary School represents a rich tradition of Catholic education in our community that dates back to the late 1800s. Our goals include: proclaiming the message of Jesus Christ, building a community of faith, and serving God`s people. St. Mary School is in full compliance with the Operating Standards for Ohio's Catholic Schools and the Ohio Revised Code. Courses of study have been developed for use in the elementary schools of the diocese of Toledo with the support of the University of Notre Dame ACECollaborative.Our teachers teach the standards in each of the following subject areas: religion, language arts, mathematics, science, health, social studies, art, music, and physical education. Our small class sizes and caring staff team sets us apart. We are proud of our dedicated and highly qualified staff team.
  • Average class size: 15
  • Full time teachers: 8
  • Part Time teachers: 4
  • Paraprofessionals: 6
  • Services: Intervention, Speech Therapy, Occupational Therapy, school counseling, Enrichment, school musicals and art shows.
  • Affordability
  • Faith-based education is within reach of school supplies or registration fees and school uniforms reduce expenses. You may be eligible for a tax voucher. Many scholarships, tuition assistance, and rebate programs are available to reduce tuition costs.
  • School Advisory Council
  • The School Advisory Council of St. Mary School is established to offer counsel to the pastor and principal on all matters pertaining to the school which are not decided by law or diocesan policy.
  • Parent-Teacher Organization
  • Our School families are the best. PTO financially assists and supports the development and improvement of all educational programs and provides education and socialization for our parents.
  • About Us
  • School Colors: Red & Blue
  • School Mascot: Jets
  • Hours: 8:30am - 3:30pm
  • You do not have to be Catholicto to attend
  • Hot Lunch Program
  • Public school bus
  • Speech therapy, Occupational therapy,School counseling, Title 1 services, Intervention team & Enrichment Art & Music, PE, choir, CYO athletics & field trips Technology:1:1
  • Chromebooks K -6
Source: Verified school update

Frequently Asked Questions

What sports does St. Mary School offer?
St. Mary School offers 1 interscholastic sports: Basketball.
What is St. Mary School's ranking?
St. Mary School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Ohio for: Oldest founding date.
When is the application deadline for St. Mary School?
The application deadline for St. Mary School is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).

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Quick Facts (2025-26)

  • Top Ranked OH School
  • Grades: Prekindergarten-6
  • Enrollment: 71 students
  • Average class size: 15 students
  • Application Deadline: None / Rolling
  • Source: Verified school update

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