St. Marys School in Bloomington, IL, serves 144 udents from pre–kindergarten through 8th grade in a Catholic, co–educational, city–based setting.
Founded in 1867,. Marys School is one of the olde private schools in Illinois with a history spanning more than 150 years.
The school maintains a udent–teacher ratio of 8:1 and an average class size of 15 students.
About 27% of udents receive financial aid, reflecting efforts toward affordability in this Bloomington Catholic elementary and middle school.
Nearly half (45.3%) of the udent body represents diverse racial and ethnic backgrounds in this small community school.
Quick Facts (2026)
- Top-Ranked IL School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 144 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
144 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
45%
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
Application URL
Sports
Total Sports Offered
4 sports
Extracurriculars
Total ExtracurricularsTotal Extra-curric.
6 extracurriculars
ExtracurricularsExtra-curric.
BandChess Club
ChoirDrama Club
ScoutingStudent Council
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
Frequently Asked Questions
What schools are St. Marys School often compared to?
St. Marys School is often viewed alongside schools like Corpus Christi Catholic School by visitors of our site.
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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Quick Facts
Corpus Christi Catholic School
(Catholic)
1909 E. Lincoln Street
Bloomington, IL 61701
(309) 662-3712
Bloomington, IL 61701
(309) 662-3712
2 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 454 students Avg. class size: 18 students Sports: 8 | Extracurrculars: 4 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Epiphany Catholic School
(Catholic)
1002 E College Avenue
Normal, IL 61761
(309) 452-3268
Normal, IL 61761
(309) 452-3268
2.9 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 381 students
1101 Douglas St
Normal, IL 61761
(309) 862-0510
Normal, IL 61761
(309) 862-0510
3.4 miles
Gr: PK-3 | 61 students Avg. class size: 10 students Tuition listed
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