St. Marys School

603 W Jackson St Bloomington, IL 61701
www.stmarysschool.net

Quick Facts (26-27)

  • 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)

About the School

  • 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 (26-27)

  • 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)

School Rankings

St. Marys School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Illinois for:

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Attribute
School History

School Facts

Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-8
Students By Grade
Grade 4 has 20 students the largest enrollment in any grade at St. Marys School.
Year Founded
1867
School Calendar

Student Body

Total Students
144 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
45%
State avg.: 34%

Academic Profile

Total Classroom Teachers
18 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
8:1
National avg.: 11:1
Average Class Size
15 students
School Membership(s)School Assoc.

Tuition & Financial Aid

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
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Sports

Total Sports Offered
4 sports

Extracurriculars

Total ExtracurricularsTotal Extra-curric.
6 extracurriculars
ExtracurricularsExtra-curric.
Other Activities:
BandChess Club
ChoirDrama Club
ScoutingStudent Council

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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The average private school tuition in Illinois is $9,535 for elementary schools and $14,271 for high schools (read more about average private school tuition across the country).
The average acceptance rate in Illinois is 89% (read more about average acceptance rates across the country).

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