School Facts
Student Body
Total Students
75 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
9%
State avg.: 34%
Academics & Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
7 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
11:1
National avg.: 11:1
% Faculty w/Advanced Degree
25%
Classroom Dress Code
Casual
Tuition & Acceptance Rate
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
- 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.
- 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.
Source: Verified school update
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).
Nearby Private Schools
The nearest high school to St. Mary School is Heritage Baptist Academy (6.5 miles away)
The nearest elementary school is St. Johns Lutheran School (1.3 miles away)
The nearest preschool is New Heights Academy (7.0 miles away)
Show me:
Distance: 1.3 mi
Gr: K-8 | 257 students
Sports: 5
Other Lutheran
100 Broadway
Mattoon, IL 61938
(217) 234-4911
Distance: 6.5 mi
Gr: K-10 | 19 students
Baptist
717 Front St
Gays, IL 61928
(217) 752-6672
Distance: 7.0 mi
Gr: PK-12 | 19 students
Christian
7704 Deerpath Rd
Charleston, IL 61920
(217) 508-4688
Distance: 9.6 mi
Gr: 1-8 | 26 students
Amish
3320 Hickory Ln
Humboldt, IL 61931
(217) 856-3624
Distance: 11.6 mi
Gr: 1-8 | 28 students
Amish
2080c E 1900 N
Arcola, IL 61910
(217) 543-5169
Distance: 6.5 mi
Gr: K-10 | 19 students
Baptist
717 Front St
Gays, IL 61928
(217) 752-6672
Distance: 7.0 mi
Gr: PK-12 | 19 students
Christian
7704 Deerpath Rd
Charleston, IL 61920
(217) 508-4688
Distance: 14.6 mi
Gr: K-12 | 77 students
Mennonite
184 N County Road 300e
Arcola, IL 61910
(217) 268-3886
Distance: 17.7 mi
Gr: PK-12 | 186 students
Avg. class size: 5 students
Sports: 3
Christian
1637 State Hwy 133
Arthur, IL 61911
(217) 543-2397
Distance: 19.3 mi
Gr: 9-12 | 200 students
Catholic
304 E Roadway Ave
Effingham, IL 62401
(217) 342-6969
Distance: 1.3 mi
Gr: K-8 | 257 students
Sports: 5
Other Lutheran
100 Broadway
Mattoon, IL 61938
(217) 234-4911
Distance: 6.5 mi
Gr: K-10 | 19 students
Baptist
717 Front St
Gays, IL 61928
(217) 752-6672
Distance: 7.0 mi
Gr: PK-12 | 19 students
Christian
7704 Deerpath Rd
Charleston, IL 61920
(217) 508-4688
Distance: 9.6 mi
Gr: 1-8 | 26 students
Amish
3320 Hickory Ln
Humboldt, IL 61931
(217) 856-3624
Distance: 11.6 mi
Gr: 1-8 | 28 students
Amish
2080c E 1900 N
Arcola, IL 61910
(217) 543-5169
Distance: 7.0 mi
Gr: PK-12 | 19 students
Christian
7704 Deerpath Rd
Charleston, IL 61920
(217) 508-4688
Distance: 17.7 mi
Gr: PK-12 | 186 students
Avg. class size: 5 students
Sports: 3
Christian
1637 State Hwy 133
Arthur, IL 61911
(217) 543-2397
Distance: 18.9 mi
Gr: PK
Mennonite
168 E County Road 700 N
Arthur, IL 61911
(217) 578-3758
Distance: 18.9 mi
Gr: PK-8 | 171 students
Catholic
200 N Church St
Sigel, IL 62462
(217) 844-2231
Distance: 22.9 mi
Gr: PK-8 | 113 students
Avg. class size: 16 students
Sports: 5
Lutheran Church Missouri Synod
318 E. South 1st Street
Stewardson, IL 62463
(217) 682-3881
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
Okaw Valley Middle School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
501 W Division St
Findlay, IL 62534
(217) 756-8521
Findlay, IL 62534
(217) 756-8521
8999.2 miles
Gr: 5-8 | 124 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 3%
Okaw Valley High School
(Math: 11-19% | Reading: 11-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
709 S St John
Bethany, IL 61914
(217) 665-3631
Bethany, IL 61914
(217) 665-3631
8999.6 miles
Gr: 9-12 | 162 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 6%
Okaw Valley Elementary School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
319 N Washington St
Bethany, IL 61914
(217) 665-3541
Bethany, IL 61914
(217) 665-3541
8999.7 miles
Gr: PK-4 | 170 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 2%
Stewardson-strasburg Elementary School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
2806 E 600 North Rd
Strasburg, IL 62465
(217) 682-3621
Strasburg, IL 62465
(217) 682-3621
9004.3 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 290 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 6%
Stewardson-strasburg High School
(Math: 20-29% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
2806 E 600 North Rd
Strasburg, IL 62465
(217) 682-3355
Strasburg, IL 62465
(217) 682-3355
9004.3 miles
Gr: 9-12 | 143 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 2%
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