St. Marys Catholic School
Tel:
(864) 271-3870
St. Mary`s Catholic School of Greenville was founded in 1900 and is now home to 250 children in grades K3 through 8.
The Catholic school is the most important apostolic work of St. Mary`s Church, and every family in the parish is strongly encouraged to educate their children in Saint Mary`s Catholic School.
Academic excellence, athletic challenge, artistic expression, and character formation are all at the service of teaching the Gospel to our students and calling them to follow the Lord Jesus as faithful disciples.
This evangelical purpose shapes every dimension of life at the school.
Quick Stats (2021)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-8
- Students: 280 students
- Yearly Tuition: $6,300
- Acceptance rate: 90%
- Average class size: 24 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
Top Placements
St. Marys Catholic School places among the top 20% of private schools in South Carolina for:
- Category Attribute
- Student Body Largest student body
- School History Oldest founding date
School Overview
| School Membership(s)School Assoc. | National Catholic Educational Association (NCEA) Southern Association Of Colleges And Schools (SACS) |
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic |
| Grades Offered | Grades Prekindergarten-8 |
| Year Founded | 1900 |
| Awards | Blue Ribbon School - Selected in 2009, 2020 |
Student Body
| Total Students | 280 students |
| Student Body Type | Co-ed |
| % Students of Color | 11% State avg.: 14% |
| Students by Grade |
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Academics and Faculty
| Total Classroom Teachers | 19 teachers |
| Student : Teacher Ratio | 15:1 National avg.: 13:1 |
| % Faculty w/Advanced Degree | 50% |
| Average Class Size | 24 students |
| Advanced Courses | Honors Algebra I, Honors English I, Honors French I, Honors Spanish I |
Finances and Admission
| Admission Deadline | None / Rolling |
| Yearly Tuition Cost | $6,300 |
| Tuition Notes | Parishioner tuition and fees = $6300 Non-Parishioner tuition and fees=$8300 Tuition Assistance for Saint Mary's Parishioners |
| % on Financial Aid | 5% |
| Average Financial Aid Grant | $2,000 |
| Acceptance Rate | 90% National avg.: 85% |
| Admissions Director | Nelle Palms |
Sports
| Total Sports Offered | 4 sports |
| Sports | Basketball, Cross Country, Golf, VolleyballBasketball, Cross Country, Golf, Volleyball, |
Extracurriculars
| Total ExtracurricularsTotal Extra-curric. | 7 extracurriculars |
| ExtracurricularsExtra-curric. | Club or Organization: Chess Club, Coding Club, Rosary Club, Student Council, Yearbook Club Arts and Music Programs: Beginning and Advanced Band, Choral Club |
School Notes
- Students in grades K5 through 8th grade are tested before being accepted into Saint Mary's School.
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- School Location Miles Grades Students
- Greenville Grades: PK-12 | 138 students
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2 James Dr
Greenville, SC 29605
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138 - Greenville Grades: K-12 | 1135 students
5.1 miles
245 Cavalier Drive
Greenville, SC 29607
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1135 - Taylors Grades: PK-8 | 175 students
6.3 miles
1209 Brushy Creek Rd
Taylors, SC 29687
(864) 331-2145 6.3 PK-8
175 - Greenville Grades: PK-12 | 775 students
7.4 miles
829 Garlington Road
Greenville, SC 29615
(864) 678-5107 7.4 PK-12
775 - Greenville Grades: K-12 | 456 students
3.5 miles
875 State Park Road
Greenville, SC 29609
(864) 370-3100 3.5 K-12
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