St. Mary School in Taylorville, IL, is a Catholic co–ed private school serving grades PK through 6 with an enrollment of 171 udents.
The school operates in a town community setting and maintains a udent–teacher ratio of 19:1 with 9 teachers on staff.
Annual tuition at. Mary School is $25,000, and the school has an acceptance rate of 25 percent.
The school is a member of the National Catholic Educational Association and offers a regular elementary education program.
Mary School ranks in the top 20 percent of private schools in Illinois for having one of the lowe acceptance rates and considerable school resources.
Quick Facts (2026)
- Top-Ranked IL School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-6
- Enrollment: 171 students
- Yearly Tuition: $25,000
- Acceptance rate: 25%
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
Top Rankings
St. Mary School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Illinois for:
School Overview
School Membership(s)School Assoc.
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-6
Last Day of School
Mon. May 25, 2026
Student Body
Total Students
171 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
Students by Grade
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
9 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
19:1
National avg.: 13:1
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Yearly Tuition Cost
$25,000
Acceptance Rate
25%
National avg.: 82%
Endowment Size
$50 million
School Notes
- School Motto: 'Truth and Honor'
- School Mascot: Wild Boars
- Sample of notable school alumni/alumnae:
- John Doe, Nobel Laureate -
- Jane Smith, Oscar Winner -
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
Frequently Asked Questions
How much does St. Mary School cost?
St. Mary School's tuition is approximately $25,000 for private students.
What is the acceptance rate of St. Mary School?
The acceptance rate of St. Mary School is 25%, which is lower than the national average of 85%. St. Mary School's acceptance rate is ranked among the top private schools in Illinois with low acceptance rates.
Who are famous alumni from St. Mary School?
St. Mary School famous alumni include: John Doe, Nobel Laureate and Jane Smith, Oscar Winner.
What is St. Mary School's ranking?
St. Mary School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Illinois for: Lowest average acceptance rates and Largest endowments.
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 and elementary school to St. Mary School is Menta Academy Cornerstone-taylorville (0.1 miles away)
The nearest preschool is Faith Bible Christian Academy (13.4 miles away)
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Quick Facts
Menta Academy Cornerstone-taylorville
Alternative School
100 W Franklin St
Taylorville, IL 62568
(217) 775-0532
Taylorville, IL 62568
(217) 775-0532
0.1 miles
Gr: K-12 | 81 students
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(Christian)
1124 N Webster Street
Taylorville, IL 62568
(217) 824-6722
Taylorville, IL 62568
(217) 824-6722
1 miles
Gr: K-8 | 159 students Avg. class size: 21 students Sports: 3 Tuition listed
Kemmerer Village School
Special Education School
941 N 2500 East Rd
Assumption, IL 62510
(217) 226-2159
Assumption, IL 62510
(217) 226-2159
12.6 miles
Gr: 7-11 | 13 students Avg. class size: 7 students Sports: 10 Acceptance rate listed
301 Mary St Rosamond
Rosamond, IL 62083
(217) 562-5054
Rosamond, IL 62083
(217) 562-5054
13.4 miles
Gr: PK-12 | 126 students Sports: 4 Tuition listed
409 W Orange St
Pana, IL 62557
(618) 267-7581
Pana, IL 62557
(618) 267-7581
15.2 miles
Gr: K-12 | 19 students Tuition & acceptance rate listed
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