St. Mary School (Top Ranked Private School for 2026-27)

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About the School

St. Mary School in Portage, WI offers co–ed Catholic education for grades PK through 8 in a town setting.
Eablished in 1866, the school has a total enrollment of 170 students with an average class size of 16.
The udent–teacher ratio of 12:1, supported by 14 faculty members.
Approximately 3.4% of the udent body represents students of color.
Mary School holds membership in the National Catholic Educational Association and regional independent school associations.

Quick Facts (26-27)

Top Ranked WI School
Grades: Prekindergarten-8
Enrollment: 170 students
Average class size: 16 students
Application Deadline: None / Rolling
Source: ✓Verified school update

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

School Facts

Religious Affiliation

Catholic

Grades Offered

Grades Prekindergarten-8

Students By Grade

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Distribution of Students By Grade

Grade	St. Mary School
Pre-K	16
Kind	17
1	17
2	21
3	15
4	13
5	20
6	20
7	16
8	15

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Grade 2 has 21 students the largest class at St. Mary School, while Grade 4 is smallest with 13.

Year Founded

1866

Student Body

Total Students

170 students

Student Body Type

Co-ed

% Students of Color

State avg.: 35%

Academic Profile

Total Classroom Teachers

14 teachers

Student-Teacher Ratio

12:1

National avg.: 11:1

Average Class Size

16 students

Classroom Dress Code

Casual

School Membership(s)School Assoc.

National Catholic Educational Association (NCEA)
State or regional independent school association
Wisconsin Religious and Independent Schools Accreditation (WRISA)

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Admission Deadline

None / Rolling

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Did You Know?

The average private school tuition in Wisconsin is $4,681 for elementary schools and $10,396 for high schools (read more about average private school tuition across the country).

The average acceptance rate in Wisconsin is 95% (read more about average acceptance rates across the country).