Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 134 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
St. Mary School
About the School
- St. Mary's Episcopal School is one of the most outstanding girls' schools in the country.
- St. Mary's represents the very best in girls' education, where students have the opportunity to learn in a unique environment that combines the pursuit of excellence in all areas, the nurture and guidance of gifted teachers, and an Episcopal community that encourages spiritual and moral development.
- Our faculty is multi-talented, well educated, and dedicated to enabling each student to reach her individual potential.
- With our low student-teacher ratio, faculty members are able to guide students in the acquisition of academic skills within a liberal-arts framework that promotes communication and decision-making skills, creative and independent thinking, and critical judgment.
- St. Mary's students are given an education that prepares them for college and successful lives.
- Graduates go on to the top colleges in the country and continue into professional schools and successful lives.
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 134 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
School Facts
School Membership(s)School Assoc.
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-8
Students By Grade
Student Body
Total Students
134 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
43%
State avg.: 42%
Academics & Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
12 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
11:1
National avg.: 11:1
Tuition & Acceptance Rate
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
School Notes
- St. Mary's Episcopal School is one of the most outstanding girls' schools in the country. St. Mary's represents the very best in girls' education, where students have the opportunity to learn in a unique environment that combines the pursuit of excellence in all areas, the nurture and guidance of gifted teachers, and an Episcopal community that encourages spiritual and moral development. Our faculty is multi-talented, well educated, and dedicated to enabling each student to reach her individual potential. With our low student-teacher ratio, faculty members are able to guide students in the acquisition of academic skills within a liberal-arts framework that promotes communication and decision-making skills, creative and independent thinking, and critical judgment. St. Mary's students are given an education that prepares them for college and successful lives. Graduates go on to the top colleges in the country and continue into professional schools and successful lives.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
Frequently Asked Questions
What schools are St. Mary School often compared to?
St. Mary School is often viewed alongside schools like Sacred Heart Catholic School by visitors of our site.
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
Popular comparisons: St. Mary School vs. Sacred Heart Catholic School
The nearest high school, elementary school and preschool to St. Mary School is Sacred Heart Catholic School (12.9 miles away)
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Distance: 12.9 mi
Gr: PK-12 | 216 students
Catholic
153 E 6th St
Muenster, TX 76252
(940) 759-2500
Distance: 22.8 mi
Gr: PK-4 | 7 students
Alternative School
7485 Sunshine Ln
Marietta, OK 73448
(580) 300-3010
Distance: 27.3 mi
Gr: PK-8 | 161 students
Avg. class size: 16 students
Sports: 5
Catholic
2301 N Bonnie Brae St
Denton, TX 76207
(940) 381-1155
Distance: 27.6 mi
Gr: K-12 | 74 students
Po Box 2961
Denton, TX 76202
(940) 294-6520
Distance: 28.0 mi
Gr: PK-K | 18 students
Daycare / Preschool
1300 Fulton St Ste 502
Denton, TX 76201
(940) 381-1861
Distance: 12.9 mi
Gr: PK-12 | 216 students
Catholic
153 E 6th St
Muenster, TX 76252
(940) 759-2500
Distance: 27.6 mi
Gr: K-12 | 74 students
Po Box 2961
Denton, TX 76202
(940) 294-6520
Distance: 28.9 mi
Gr: PK-12 | 331 students
Avg. class size: 15 students
Sports: 10
Christian
3500 W Houston St
Sherman, TX 75092
(903) 893-7076
Distance: 31.7 mi
Gr: PK-12 | 175 students
Avg. class size: 14 students
Sports: 9
Baptist
4400 Us Highway 82 E
Sherman, TX 75090
(903) 892-3304
Distance: 32.5 mi
Gr: K-12 | 300 students
Avg. class size: 15 students
Sports: 10 | Extracurriculars: 6
Christian
2121 Nottingham Drive
Denton, TX 76209
(940) 320-1944
Distance: 12.9 mi
Gr: PK-12 | 216 students
Catholic
153 E 6th St
Muenster, TX 76252
(940) 759-2500
Distance: 22.8 mi
Gr: PK-4 | 7 students
Alternative School
7485 Sunshine Ln
Marietta, OK 73448
(580) 300-3010
Distance: 27.3 mi
Gr: PK-8 | 161 students
Avg. class size: 16 students
Sports: 5
Catholic
2301 N Bonnie Brae St
Denton, TX 76207
(940) 381-1155
Distance: 27.6 mi
Gr: K-12 | 74 students
Po Box 2961
Denton, TX 76202
(940) 294-6520
Distance: 28.9 mi
Gr: PK-12 | 331 students
Avg. class size: 15 students
Sports: 10
Christian
3500 W Houston St
Sherman, TX 75092
(903) 893-7076
Distance: 12.9 mi
Gr: PK-12 | 216 students
Catholic
153 E 6th St
Muenster, TX 76252
(940) 759-2500
Distance: 22.8 mi
Gr: PK-4 | 7 students
Alternative School
7485 Sunshine Ln
Marietta, OK 73448
(580) 300-3010
Distance: 27.3 mi
Gr: PK-8 | 161 students
Avg. class size: 16 students
Sports: 5
Catholic
2301 N Bonnie Brae St
Denton, TX 76207
(940) 381-1155
Distance: 28.0 mi
Gr: PK-K | 18 students
Daycare / Preschool
1300 Fulton St Ste 502
Denton, TX 76201
(940) 381-1861
Distance: 28.9 mi
Gr: PK-12 | 331 students
Avg. class size: 15 students
Sports: 10
Christian
3500 W Houston St
Sherman, TX 75092
(903) 893-7076
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Miles
Quick Facts
Lone Star H S North (Tjjd)
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 10-14%)
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Bottom 50%10
1800 Congress Ave Ste 13-1400
Gainesville, TX 76240
(940) 665-0701
Gainesville, TX 76240
(940) 665-0701
1.1 miles
Gr: 9-12 | 162 students Minority enrollment: 79%
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1000 Radio Hill Rd
Gainesville, TX 76240
(940) 665-0540
Gainesville, TX 76240
(940) 665-0540
1.3 miles
Gr: 8-12 | 6 students
Gainesville Intermediate School
(Math: 27% | Reading: 31%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
2100 N Grand Ave
Gainesville, TX 76240
(940) 668-6662
Gainesville, TX 76240
(940) 668-6662
1.3 miles
Gr: 5-6 | 480 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 73%
Gainesville J High School
(Math: 30% | Reading: 49%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1201 Lindsay St
Gainesville, TX 76240
(940) 665-4062
Gainesville, TX 76240
(940) 665-4062
1.3 miles
Gr: 7-8 | 422 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 73%
#1 Edison Dr
Gainesville, TX 76240
(940) 665-6091
Gainesville, TX 76240
(940) 665-6091
1.5 miles
Gr: PK-1 | 630 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 78%
School Reviews
5 2/28/2012
Both of my sons have attended this school and it is probably one of my all time BIGGEST blessings. Very good teachers and learning environment with small classes and they really care. I only wish they continued after 8th grade
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