St. Mary School is an OCSAA accredited Catholic K through 8th grade school located in Marion, Ohio.We provide a Catholic education that focuses on academic excellence and spiritual guidance with highly qualified teachers in a safe, structured community.Our school helps students become self-disciplined, independent, life-long learners who grow to understand the obligations of human life, the dignity of the individual and the shared responsibility for our common good .Our school serves St. Mary Parish.
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 140 students
- Yearly Tuition: $6,165
- Average class size: 15 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: Verified school update
School Overview
School Membership(s)School Assoc.
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-8
ADD/ADHD Support
Yes
Summer School Offered
Yes
School Calendar
First Day of School
Fri. Aug 1, 2025
Student Body
Total Students
140 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
45%
State avg.: 25%
Students by Grade
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
14 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
10:1
National avg.: 13:1
Average Class Size
15 students
Classroom Dress Code
Formal
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Yearly Tuition Cost
Sports
Total Sports Offered
5 sports
Sports
School Notes
- School Motto: Honoring the Past, Embracing the Future
- St. Mary School is an OCSAA accredited Catholic K through 8th grade school located in Marion, Ohio.We provide a Catholic education that focuses on academic excellence and spiritual guidance with highly qualified teachers in a safe, structured community.Our school helps students become self-disciplined, independent, life-long learners who grow to understand the obligations of human life, the dignity of the individual and the shared responsibility for our common good.Our school serves St. Mary Parish.
Source: Verified school update
Frequently Asked Questions
How much does Marion St. Mary School cost?
Marion St. Mary School's tuition is approximately $6,165 for private students.
What sports does Marion St. Mary School offer?
Marion St. Mary School offers 5 interscholastic sports: Basketball, Bowling, Cross Country, Indoor Soccer and Soccer.
When is the application deadline for Marion St. Mary School?
The application deadline for Marion St. Mary School is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
Nearby Private Schools
The nearest high school, elementary school and preschool to Marion St. Mary School is Wayside Christian School (15.6 miles away)
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Wayside Christian School
(Baptist)
Grades: PK-12 | 106 students 15.6 miles 2345 Kerstetter Rd
Bucyrus, OH 44820
(419) 562-5930
Bucyrus, OH 44820
(419) 562-5930
15.6
PK-12
106
Grades: PK-12 | 304 students 16.1 miles 220 S Main Street
Mount Gilead, OH 43338
(419) 946-5990
Mount Gilead, OH 43338
(419) 946-5990
16.1
PK-12
304
Grades: K-12 | 149 students 16.4 miles 4863 Us Highway 42
Mount Gilead, OH 43338
(419) 946-5990
Mount Gilead, OH 43338
(419) 946-5990
16.4
K-12
149
Center For Autism / Dyslexia - Bucyrus
Special Education School
Grades: 1-10 | 26 students 17 miles 1630 E Southern Ave
Bucyrus, OH 44820
(419) 617-3375
Bucyrus, OH 44820
(419) 617-3375
17
1-10
26
St. Peter School
(Catholic)
Grades: PK-6 | 133 students 18.3 miles 310 N 8th St.
Upper Sandusky, OH 43351
(419) 294-1395
Upper Sandusky, OH 43351
(419) 294-1395
18.3
PK-6
133
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