Quick Facts (2026-27)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 205 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
St. Mary School
About the 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 (2026-27)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 205 students
- 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 Indiana for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
School Facts
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-8
Students By Grade
School Calendar
Student Body
Total Students
205 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
61%
State avg.: 26%
Academic Profile
Total Classroom Teachers
13 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
16:1
National avg.: 11:1
School Membership(s)School Assoc.
Tuition & Financial Aid
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Frequently Asked Questions
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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