St. Mary School in Tomahawk, WI, serves 97 co–ed udents from pre–kindergarten through grade 5 in a town–based Catholic elementary program.
Founded in 1916, the school has a udent–teacher ratio of 12:1 with an average class size of 10 students.
Annual tuition is $2,136, with 51% of udents receiving financial aid that averages $1,334 per award.
The school maintains a formal dress code and holds membership in the National Catholic Educational Association (NCEA).
Mary School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Wisconsin for affordability based on tuition cos.
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 97 students
- Yearly Tuition: $2,136
- Acceptance rate: 99%
- Average class size: 10 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: Verified school update
Top Rankings
St. Mary School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Wisconsin for:
Category
Attribute
Affordability
School Overview
School Membership(s)School Assoc.
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Year Founded
1916
School Calendar
Student Body
Total Students
97 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
Students by Grade
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
8 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
12:1
National avg.: 11:1
% Faculty w/Advanced Degree
10%
Average Class Size
10 students
Classroom Dress Code
Formal
khaki or navy pants/skirts; red, white, or navy tops
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Yearly Tuition Cost
Tuition Notes
Preschool tuition M/W/F $2,475; Preschool tuition M-F$3,297; 4K tuition $3,297; K-5 tuition $2,136
% on Financial Aid
51%
Average Financial Aid Grant
$1,334
Acceptance Rate
99%
National avg.: 82%
Admissions Director
Principal
Endowment Size
$1 million
Extracurriculars
Total ExtracurricularsTotal Extra-curric.
4 extracurriculars
ExtracurricularsExtra-curric.
Club or Organization:
Arts and Music Programs:
Recreational Athletic Programs:
After School ProgramCuriosity Club
Arts and Music Programs:
Parish Choir
Recreational Athletic Programs:
Swimming Lessons
Source: Verified school update
Frequently Asked Questions
How much does St. Mary School cost?
St. Mary School's tuition is approximately $2,136 for private students.
What is the acceptance rate of St. Mary School?
The acceptance rate of St. Mary School is 99%, which is higher than the national average of 90%.
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).
School Reviews
5 7/21/2018
I absolutely would recommend parents to send their children to St Mary's School. Three of my children currently attend and one is an Alumni. Attending this school has allowed my children to grow in their faith, kindness in how to treat others and of course their academic success with the smaller class sizes. I love that the school enforces the values we teach at home and how much my children are part often big school family.
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