Quick Facts (26-27)
- Top Ranked IL School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 188 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
St. Mary Grade School
About the School
- St. Mary's School strives to attain educational excellence by offering a curriculum that challenges the intellectual ability, individual talents and learning style of each student.
- Every student is encouraged to achieve his/her highest level academically.
- There is a faith-community based atmosphere where the faculty and staff work hand-in-hand with the parents to fulfill their responsibilities passing on the Catholic faith to the next generation.
- A full curriculum is provided including all core subjects as well as religion, physical eduction, art, band, and technology.
- St. Mary's School offers many extracurricular sports activities for the students in 6th, 7th, and 8th grades.
- It is through these activities we teach good sportsmanship and the skills necessary for competition.
- The Sterling Park District and the YMCA offer sports programs for younger children and many of the St. Mary's students participate.
- Football, boys and girls basketball, boys and girls soccer, and swim team are among the programs available.
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Top Ranked IL School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 188 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
School Rankings
St. Mary Grade School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Illinois for:
Category
Attribute
School History
School Facts
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-8
Students By Grade
Grade 5 enrollment highest with 39 students, more than any other grade at St. Mary Grade School.
Year Founded
1913
School Calendar
School Motto
In Jesus' name, we pray, teach, learn and serve.
Student Body
Total Students
188 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
15%
State avg.: 34%
Academic Profile
Total Classroom Teachers
13 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
National avg.: 11:1
School Membership(s)School Assoc.
Tuition & Financial Aid
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Application URL
Request Information
School Notes
- St. Mary's School strives to attain educational excellence by offering a curriculum that challenges the intellectual ability, individual talents and learning style of each student. Every student is encouraged to achieve his/her highest level academically. There is a faith-community based atmosphere where the faculty and staff work hand-in-hand with the parents to fulfill their responsibilities passing on the Catholic faith to the next generation. A full curriculum is provided including all core subjects as well as religion, physical eduction, art, band, and technology. St. Mary's School offers many extracurricular sports activities for the students in 6th, 7th, and 8th grades. It is through these activities we teach good sportsmanship and the skills necessary for competition. The Sterling Park District and the YMCA offer sports programs for younger children and many of the St. Mary's students participate. Football, boys and girls basketball, boys and girls soccer, and swim team are among the programs available.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
Frequently Asked Questions
What schools are St. Mary Grade School often compared to?
St. Mary Grade School is often viewed alongside schools like Christ Lutheran School, St. Andrew Catholic Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What is St. Mary Grade School's ranking?
St. Mary Grade School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Illinois for: Oldest founding date.
When is the application deadline for St. Mary Grade School?
The application deadline for St. Mary Grade School is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
Nearby Private Schools
The nearest high school to St. Mary Grade School is Newman Central Catholic High School (1.4 miles away)
The nearest elementary school is St. Andrew Catholic Elementary School (1.2 miles away)
The nearest preschool is Christ Lutheran School (1.5 miles away)
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Catholic
701 11th Ave
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(815) 625-1456
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Gr: 9-12 | 203 students
Avg. class size: 28 students
Sports: 14 | Extracurriculars: 4
Catholic
1101 W 23rd St
Sterling, IL 61081
(815) 625-0500
Distance: 1.5 mi
Gr: PK-8 | 50 students
Avg. class size: 10 students
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2000 18th Ave
Sterling, IL 61081
(815) 625-3800
Distance: 11.5 mi
Gr: PK-8 | 216 students
Catholic
704 S Peoria Ave
Dixon, IL 61021
(815) 284-6986
Distance: 11.7 mi
Gr: K-8 | 89 students
Mennonite
25223 Hahnaman Rd
Tampico, IL 61283
(815) 438-2508
Distance: 1.4 mi
Gr: 9-12 | 203 students
Avg. class size: 28 students
Sports: 14 | Extracurriculars: 4
Catholic
1101 W 23rd St
Sterling, IL 61081
(815) 625-0500
Distance: 16.8 mi
Gr: PK-12 | 155 students
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(815) 652-4806
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Gr: K-12 | 16 students
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(815) 857-2682
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Gr: K-12 | 150 students
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1000 11th Ave
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(815) 589-3912
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Gr: K-12 | 125 students
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711 10th St
Fulton, IL 61252
(815) 589-3912
Distance: 1.2 mi
Gr: K-8 | 77 students
Catholic
701 11th Ave
Rock Falls, IL 61071
(815) 625-1456
Distance: 1.5 mi
Gr: PK-8 | 50 students
Avg. class size: 10 students
Lutheran Church Missouri Synod
2000 18th Ave
Sterling, IL 61081
(815) 625-3800
Distance: 11.5 mi
Gr: PK-8 | 216 students
Catholic
704 S Peoria Ave
Dixon, IL 61021
(815) 284-6986
Distance: 11.7 mi
Gr: K-8 | 89 students
Mennonite
25223 Hahnaman Rd
Tampico, IL 61283
(815) 438-2508
Distance: 11.8 mi
Gr: PK-8 | 153 students
Catholic
1112 N Brinton Ave
Dixon, IL 61021
(815) 288-5619
Distance: 1.5 mi
Gr: PK-8 | 50 students
Avg. class size: 10 students
Lutheran Church Missouri Synod
2000 18th Ave
Sterling, IL 61081
(815) 625-3800
Distance: 11.5 mi
Gr: PK-8 | 216 students
Catholic
704 S Peoria Ave
Dixon, IL 61021
(815) 284-6986
Distance: 11.8 mi
Gr: PK-8 | 153 students
Catholic
1112 N Brinton Ave
Dixon, IL 61021
(815) 288-5619
Distance: 16.8 mi
Gr: PK-12 | 155 students
Christian
7571 S Ridge Road
Dixon, IL 61021
(815) 652-4806
Distance: 34.0 mi
Gr: PK-8 | 174 students
Catholic
1008 Jefferson St
Mendota, IL 61342
(815) 539-7003
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1701 12th Ave
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(815) 626-2626
Rock Falls, IL 61071
(815) 626-2626
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Sterling High School
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Bottom 50%10
1608 4th Ave
Sterling, IL 61081
(815) 625-6800
Sterling, IL 61081
(815) 625-6800
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Gr: 9-12 | 999 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 47%
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1900 W Le Fevre Rd
Sterling, IL 61081
(815) 622-0858
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(815) 622-0858
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Sterling, IL 61081
(815) 626-8510
Sterling, IL 61081
(815) 626-8510
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(Math: ≥50% | Reading: ≥50% )
Rank:
Rank:
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(815) 625-2372
Sterling, IL 61081
(815) 625-2372
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