St. Mary School
Tel:
(217) 235-0431
The small teacher-student ratio allows each child to receive the one-on-one instruction necessary to progress more quickly, to reinforce concepts, and to achieve mastery.
At St. Mary School every child is important and every child is taught at their academic level and taken as far as possible during each academic year.
We strive to teach the academic skills while incorporating our faith and values into each day's lessons.
Children learn to "do what Jesus would do" as they practice taking turns, sharing, treating others with respect, praying for those in need, and working to meet the needs of others.
Quick Stats (2021)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Students: 75 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
Top Placements
St. Mary School places among the top 20% of private schools in Illinois for:
- Category Attribute
- School History Oldest founding date
School Overview
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic |
| Grades Offered | Grades Prekindergarten-5 |
| Year Founded | 1863 |
Student Body
| Total Students | 75 students |
| Student Body Type | Co-ed |
| % Students of Color | 9% State avg.: 31% |
| Students by Grade |
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Academics and Faculty
| Total Classroom Teachers | 7 teachers |
| Student : Teacher Ratio | 11:1 National avg.: 13:1 |
| % Faculty w/Advanced Degree | 25% |
| Classroom Dress Code | Casual |
Finances and Admission
| Admission Deadline | None / Rolling |
| Tuition Notes | Tuition for Preschool varies depending upon number of days and whether 1/2 day or full day. |
| Admissions Director | Mrs. Kristen Watson |
School Notes
- St. Mary School is working to develop flexible programs to meet the needs of today's busy families. Before and After School Programs as well as full and half day preschool programs available.
Nearby Private Schools
The nearest high school to St. Mary School is Heritage Baptist Academy (6.5 miles away)
The nearest elementary school and preschool is St. Johns Lutheran School (1.3 miles away)
Show me:
- School Location Miles Grades Students
- MattoonSt. Johns Lutheran School(Lutheran Church Missouri Synod)Grades: PK-8 | 227 students
1.3 miles
100 Broadway
Mattoon, IL 61938
(217) 234-4911 1.3 PK-8
227 - GaysHeritage Baptist Academy(Baptist)Grades: K-10 | 19 students
6.5 miles
717 Front St
Gays, IL 61928
(217) 752-6672 6.5 K-10
19 - CharlestonCharis Christian Academy(Christian)Grades: 1-12 | 19 students
7 miles
7704 Deerpath Rd
Charleston, IL 61920
(217) 512-2311 7 1-12
19 - HumboldtLittle Creek School(Amish)Grades: 1-8 | 19 students
9.6 miles
3320 Hickory Ln
Humboldt, IL 61931
(217) 856-3624 9.6 1-8
19 - ArthurMeadowlark School(Amish)Grades: 1-8 | 37 students
13 miles
181 N CR 100 E
Arthur, IL 61911
(217) 543-3689 13 1-8
37
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