St. Mary School in Bonnots Mill, MO serves 31 udents in grades 2 through 8 within a rural community setting.
The school maintains a udent–teacher ratio of 5:1, supported by 6 teachers for its co–ed Catholic program.
Founded in 1903,. Mary School is one of the olde private schools in Missouri, with a long–standing history in the region.
Mary School is affiliated with the National Catholic Educational Association and is part of the Catholic educational network.
As a rural Catholic elementary and middle school, it provides education for families seeking small enrollment and low udent–teacher ratios in Bonnots Mill.
Quick Facts (2026)
- Top-Ranked MO School
- Grades: 2-8
- Enrollment: 31 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: Verified school update
Top Rankings
St. Mary School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Missouri for:
Category
Attribute
School History
School Overview
School Membership(s)School Assoc.
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades 2-8
Year Founded
1903
School Calendar
Student Body
Total Students
31 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
Students by Grade
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
6 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
5:1
National avg.: 11:1
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
School Notes
- School Motto: Where Faith and Knowledge Meet.
Source: Verified school update
Frequently Asked Questions
What is St. Mary School's ranking?
St. Mary School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Missouri for: Oldest founding date.
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 Calvary Lutheran High School (15.9 miles away)
The nearest elementary school is Immaculate Conception School (6.1 miles away)
The nearest preschool is St. George School (7.0 miles away)
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School
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
Immaculate Conception School
(Catholic)
147 County Road 402
Loose Creek, MO 65054
(573) 897-3516
Loose Creek, MO 65054
(573) 897-3516
6.1 miles
Gr: K-8 | 108 students
St. George School
(Catholic)
601 East Main Street
Linn, MO 65051
(573) 897-3645
Linn, MO 65051
(573) 897-3645
7 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 202 students
St. Francis Xavier School
(Catholic)
7307 Route M
Jefferson City, MO 65101
(573) 395-4612
Jefferson City, MO 65101
(573) 395-4612
10.8 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 131 students
St. Joseph Catholic School
(Catholic)
123 E Main St.
Westphalia, MO 65085
(573) 455-2339
Westphalia, MO 65085
(573) 455-2339
11 miles
Gr: K-8 | 147 students
Sacred Heart School
(Catholic)
4309 Highway U
Freeburg, MO 65035
(573) 744-5898
Freeburg, MO 65035
(573) 744-5898
11.2 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 57 students
School
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
Calvary Lutheran High School
(Lutheran Church Missouri Synod)
2525 Rt. B
Jefferson City, MO 65101
(573) 638-0228
Jefferson City, MO 65101
(573) 638-0228
15.9 miles
Gr: 9-12 | 111 students Avg. class size: 15 students Sports: 11 | Extracurrculars: 7 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
1305 Swifts Hwy
Jefferson City, MO 65109
(573) 635-6139
Jefferson City, MO 65109
(573) 635-6139
16.3 miles
Gr: 9-12 | 738 students Tuition listed
Shepherdsfield School
Alternative School
777 Shepherdsfield Rd
Fulton, MO 65251
(573) 642-1439
Fulton, MO 65251
(573) 642-1439
18.4 miles
Gr: 8-12 | 3 students
216 El Mercado Plaza
Jefferson City, MO 65109
(573) 645-5253
Jefferson City, MO 65109
(573) 645-5253
19.4 miles
Gr: 5-12 | 127 students Avg. class size: 18 students Sports: 7 | Extracurrculars: 1
Fr Tolton Catholic High School
(Catholic)
3351 E Gans Rd
Columbia, MO 65201
(573) 445-7700
Columbia, MO 65201
(573) 445-7700
30.4 miles
Gr: 9-12 | 252 students Tuition listed
School
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
Immaculate Conception School
(Catholic)
147 County Road 402
Loose Creek, MO 65054
(573) 897-3516
Loose Creek, MO 65054
(573) 897-3516
6.1 miles
Gr: K-8 | 108 students
St. George School
(Catholic)
601 East Main Street
Linn, MO 65051
(573) 897-3645
Linn, MO 65051
(573) 897-3645
7 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 202 students
St. Francis Xavier School
(Catholic)
7307 Route M
Jefferson City, MO 65101
(573) 395-4612
Jefferson City, MO 65101
(573) 395-4612
10.8 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 131 students
St. Joseph Catholic School
(Catholic)
123 E Main St.
Westphalia, MO 65085
(573) 455-2339
Westphalia, MO 65085
(573) 455-2339
11 miles
Gr: K-8 | 147 students
Sacred Heart School
(Catholic)
4309 Highway U
Freeburg, MO 65035
(573) 744-5898
Freeburg, MO 65035
(573) 744-5898
11.2 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 57 students
School
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
St. George School
(Catholic)
601 East Main Street
Linn, MO 65051
(573) 897-3645
Linn, MO 65051
(573) 897-3645
7 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 202 students
St. Francis Xavier School
(Catholic)
7307 Route M
Jefferson City, MO 65101
(573) 395-4612
Jefferson City, MO 65101
(573) 395-4612
10.8 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 131 students
Sacred Heart School
(Catholic)
4309 Highway U
Freeburg, MO 65035
(573) 744-5898
Freeburg, MO 65035
(573) 744-5898
11.2 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 57 students
Holy Family School
(Catholic)
110 West Oliver Street
Freeburg, MO 65035
(573) 744-5200
Freeburg, MO 65035
(573) 744-5200
13 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 89 students
1208 E Mccarty St
Jefferson City, MO 65101
(573) 636-7680
Jefferson City, MO 65101
(573) 636-7680
14.5 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 303 students Avg. class size: 16 students Sports: 5 | Extracurrculars: 8 Tuition listed
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
South Callaway High School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 60-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
10135 State Rd C
Mokane, MO 65059
(573) 676-5225
Mokane, MO 65059
(573) 676-5225
7.4 miles
Gr: 9-12 | 237 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 8%
10103 State Road C
Mokane, MO 65059
(573) 676-5225
Mokane, MO 65059
(573) 676-5225
7.5 miles
Gr: PK-2 | 147 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 4%
South Callaway Elementary School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
10105 State Rd C
Mokane, MO 65059
(573) 676-5225
Mokane, MO 65059
(573) 676-5225
7.5 miles
Gr: 3-5 | 188 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 8%
South Callaway Middle School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
10105 State Rd C
Mokane, MO 65059
(573) 676-5225
Mokane, MO 65059
(573) 676-5225
7.5 miles
Gr: 6-8 | 187 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 2%
Linn High School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
141 Wildcat Drive
Linn, MO 65051
(573) 897-4216
Linn, MO 65051
(573) 897-4216
7.6 miles
Gr: 6-12 | 317 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 5%
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