St. Mary School

St. Mary School in Griffith, IN, serves 205 co–ed udents from pre–kindergarten through 8th grade in a suburban community setting.
The Catholic school is affiliated with the National Catholic Educational Association and offers a regular elementary and secondary program.
The school has a udent–teacher ratio of 16:1 with 13 full–time teachers supporting its enrollment.
Mary School ranks in the top 20% of private schools in Indiana for diversity, with 61.27% of udents representing students of color.
Located near other faith–based private schools,. Mary School provides Catholic education in the Griffith suburban area.

Quick Facts (2026)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-8
  • Enrollment: 205 students
  • Application Deadline: None / Rolling
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)

Top Rankings

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

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Attribute

School Overview

School Membership(s)School Assoc.
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-8
School Calendar

Student Body

Total Students
205 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
61%
State avg.: 26%
Students by Grade

Academics and Faculty

Total Classroom Teachers
13 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
16:1
National avg.: 11:1

Tuition and Acceptance Rate

Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)

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The application deadline for St. Mary School is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).

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Quick Facts (2026)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-8
  • Enrollment: 205 students
  • Application Deadline: None / Rolling
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)

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The average private school tuition in Lake County, IN is $7,314 for elementary schools and $7,482 for high schools (read more about average private school tuition across the country).
The average acceptance rate in Lake County, IN is 82% (read more about average acceptance rates across the country).

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