St. Mary School

320 Marion St Marietta, OH 45750

Quick Facts (2026)

  • Top Ranked OH School
  • Grades: Kindergarten-8
  • Enrollment: 168 students
  • Yearly Tuition: $6,000
  • Acceptance rate: 100%
  • Application Deadline: None / Rolling
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)

About the School

  • St. Mary's School Community are a parish parochial educational institution built on a strong heritage that challenges us to high expectations in Christian values as well as in academic, service, and extra-curricular areas.
  • Our school environment, which is open to all young people, nurtures the goal that we as students, family, staff and parish are to be lifelong contributing members of the Church and society.
  • We strive to help students develop their expressive ideas and qualities.
  • We believe that a child's social development begins in the home.
  • It is our responsibility, alongside parents, to serve as positive role models to help insure that those children under our charge develop social behaviors that will enable them to live self-disciplined and generous lives, reaching beyond themselves in service to others.

Quick Facts (2026)

  • Top Ranked OH School
  • Grades: Kindergarten-8
  • Enrollment: 168 students
  • Yearly Tuition: $6,000
  • Acceptance rate: 100%
  • Application Deadline: None / Rolling
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)

School Rankings

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

Category
Attribute
School History

School Facts

Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-8
Students By Grade
Year Founded
1885
School Calendar

Student Body

Total Students
168 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
4%
State avg.: 25%

Academics & Faculty

Total Classroom Teachers
12 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
National avg.: 11:1

Tuition & Acceptance Rate

Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Yearly Tuition Cost
Acceptance Rate
100%
National avg.: 82%
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School Notes

  • St. Mary's School Community are a parish parochial educational institution built on a strong heritage that challenges us to high expectations in Christian values as well as in academic, service, and extra-curricular areas. Our school environment, which is open to all young people, nurtures the goal that we as students, family, staff and parish are to be lifelong contributing members of the Church and society. We strive to help students develop their expressive ideas and qualities. We believe that a child's social development begins in the home. It is our responsibility, alongside parents, to serve as positive role models to help insure that those children under our charge develop social behaviors that will enable them to live self-disciplined and generous lives, reaching beyond themselves in service to others.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)

Frequently Asked Questions

How much does St. Mary School cost?
St. Mary School's tuition is approximately $6,000 for private students.
What schools are St. Mary School often compared to?
St. Mary School is often viewed alongside schools like St. John Central Grade School, Oak Grove Christian School by visitors of our site.
What is the acceptance rate of St. Mary School?
The acceptance rate of St. Mary School is 100%, which is higher than the national average of 85%.
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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The average private school tuition in Ohio is $9,094 for elementary schools and $13,194 for high schools (read more about average private school tuition across the country).
The average acceptance rate in Ohio is 85% (read more about average acceptance rates across the country).

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