St. Marys School
St. Marys School serves 148 students in grades Prekindergarten-8, is a member of the National Catholic Educational Association (NCEA).
The student:teacher of St. Marys School is 8:1 and the school's religious affiliation is Catholic.
Quick Stats (2022-23)
- Top Ranked IL School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 148 students
- Average class size: 15 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
Top Rankings
St. Marys School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Illinois for:
Category
Attribute
School History
School Overview
School Membership(s)School Assoc.
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-8
Year Founded
1867
School Calendar
Student Body
Total Students
148 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
41%
State avg.: 34%
Students by Grade

Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
18 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
8:1
National avg.: 13:1
Average Class Size
15 students
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Tuition Notes
Please call for tuition rates. We offer parish member and non-parish member rates, multi-child discounts, and payment options. Please call for details.
% on Financial Aid
27%
Admissions Director
Trish Boyd, Principal
Sports
Total Sports Offered
4 sports
Sports
Extracurriculars
Total ExtracurricularsTotal Extra-curric.
6 extracurriculars
ExtracurricularsExtra-curric.
Band, Chess Club, Choir, Drama Club, Scouting, Student Council
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
Frequently Asked Questions
What sports does St. Marys School offer?
St. Marys School offers 4 interscholastic sports: Basketball, Cheering, Track and Field and Volleyball.
What is St. Marys School's ranking?
St. Marys School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Illinois for: Oldest founding date.
When is the application deadline for St. Marys School?
The application deadline for St. Marys School is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
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