St. Mary School (Top Ranked Private School for 2026-27)

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Top Ranked CA School
Grades: Prekindergarten-8
Enrollment: 253 students
Yearly Tuition: $12,300
Acceptance rate: 98%
Average class size: 25 students
Application Deadline: None / Rolling
Source: ✓Verified school update

School Rankings

St. Mary School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in California for:

School Facts

Religious Affiliation

Catholic

Grades Offered

Grades Prekindergarten-8

Students By Grade

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Distribution of Students By Grade

Grade	St. Mary School
Pre-K	16
Kind	10
1	22
2	26
3	19
4	24
5	36
6	32
7	35
8	33

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Grade 5 enrollment highest at 36 students, making it the largest class at St. Mary School.

ADD/ADHD Support

Yes

Learning Difference Programs

Yes

Learning Programs Supported

Mild learning differences

Year Founded

1871

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Student Body

Total Students

253 students

Student Body Type

Co-ed

% Students of Color

48%

State avg.: 52%

Academic Profile

Total Classroom Teachers

14 teachers

Student-Teacher Ratio

18:1

National avg.: 11:1

% Faculty w/Advanced Degree

95%

Average Class Size

25 students

Classroom Dress Code

Formal

Students wear uniforms

School Membership(s)School Assoc.

National Catholic Educational Association (NCEA)
Western Association of Schools and Colleges (Accrediting Commission for Schools) (ACS WASC)
Western Catholic Educational Association (WCEA)

Tuition & Financial Aid

Admission Deadline

None / Rolling

Yearly Tuition Cost

$12,300

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% on Financial Aid

70%

Acceptance Rate

98%

National avg.: 85%

Admissions Director

Karen Gutierrez

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Sports

Total Sports Offered

4 sports

Sports

BasketballFlag Football

Track and FieldVolleyball

Extracurriculars

Total ExtracurricularsTotal Extra-curric.

1 extracurricular

ExtracurricularsExtra-curric.

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Chess Club

School Notes

The mission of St. Mary Parish School, in strong partnership with families, is to create community and to provide quality Catholic education.
As they develop their unique gifts, students become responsible, competent, and socially-conscious learners.
St. Mary Parish School shares in the educational mission of the Catholic Church, striving to develop a personal and communal commitment to a life of faith.
Together with families, we instill Christian principles in a caring and active Catholic community.
Through a loving and nurturing environment, we affirm that all persons are created in God's image; therefore, students are challenged to fulfill their unique potential.
To further meet the needs of students and prepare them for future challenges, we provide a quality education emphasizing spiritual development, social responsibility, physical well being, psychological health, and academic accomplishment.

The mission of St. Mary Parish School, in strong partnership with families, is to create community and to provide quality Catholic education. As they develop their unique gifts, students become responsible, competent, and socially-conscious learners. St. Mary Parish School shares in the educational mission of the Catholic Church, striving to develop a personal and communal commitment to a life of faith. Together with families, we instill Christian principles in a caring and active Catholic community. Through a loving and nurturing environment, we affirm that all persons are created in God's image; therefore, students are challenged to fulfill their unique potential. To further meet the needs of students and prepare them for future challenges, we provide a quality education emphasizing spiritual development, social responsibility, physical well being, psychological health, and academic accomplishment.

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Frequently Asked Questions

How much does St. Mary School cost?

St. Mary School's tuition is approximately $12,300 for private students and $350 for summer students.

What is the acceptance rate of St. Mary School?

The acceptance rate of St. Mary School is 98%, which is higher than the national average of 83%.

What sports does St. Mary School offer?

St. Mary School offers 4 interscholastic sports: Basketball, Flag Football, Track and Field and Volleyball.

What is St. Mary School's ranking?

St. Mary School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in California for: Highest percentage of faculty with advanced degrees and 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).

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5 5/17/2016

My family is moving to Gilroy this summer and hope to enroll our three kids in Parochial School. I have been told that St Mary's is closing. Is this true? If yes, where would be closest Catholic School in the area? Please advise. Thank You Yours in Christ, Jim and Gloria Dias

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Did You Know?

The average private school tuition in Santa Clara County, CA is $27,776 for elementary schools and $34,935 for high schools (read more about average private school tuition across the country).

The average acceptance rate in Santa Clara County, CA is 80% (read more about average acceptance rates across the country).