St. Marys School
Tel:
(815) 844-6585
- St. Mary's School, Pontiac, Illinois, is a coeducational Catholic elementary school affiliated with St. Mary's Parish and the Peoria Diocese.
- It is a grade school that is committed to the teaching of the Catholic faith and values from kindergarten through eighth grade.
- It is a caring community where the Pastor, Commission on Education, administrator, teachers, and parents work together to ensure that children receive the finest possible education through a progressive program emphasizing religious education, basic skills, academic excellence, the fine arts, and physical fitness.
- St. Mary's School is a Catholic co-educational community where human culture and knowledge illumined by Faith is shared and where students are helped to develop a sense of God, a sense of responsibility, a sense of direction, and a sense of mission.
- The faculty assumes the responsibility of assisting the parents, who are the prime and foremost educators of the child, in educating the whole child while preserving each child's own individuality and uniqueness.
Quick Stats (2021)
- Grades: Kindergarten-8
- Students: 152 students
- Average class size: 25 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
Top Placements
St. Marys School places among the top 20% of private schools in Illinois for:
- Category Attribute
- School History Oldest founding date
School Overview
School Membership(s)School Assoc. | National Catholic Educational Association (NCEA) Other school association(s) |
Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic |
Grades Offered | Grades Kindergarten-8 |
Year Founded | 1903 |
Student Body
Total Students | 152 students |
Student Body Type | Co-ed |
% Students of Color | 9% State avg.: 31% |
Students by Grade |
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Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers | 11 teachers |
Student : Teacher Ratio | 14:1 National avg.: 13:1 |
Average Class Size | 25 students |
Classroom Dress Code | Formal (See handbook on website) |
Finances and Admission
Admission Deadline | None / Rolling |
Tuition Notes | Tuition rates are reviewed every spring and are subject to change yearly. Please call the school for current fees. |
Admissions Director | Mrs. Sharon A. Warfield, Principal |
Sports
Total Sports Offered | 5 sports |
Sports | Baseball, Basketball, Cheering, Softball, VolleyballBaseball, Basketball, Cheering, Softball, Volleyball |
Extracurriculars
Total ExtracurricularsTotal Extra-curric. | 8 extracurriculars |
ExtracurricularsExtra-curric. | Altar Servers, Band, Chorus, Junior High Youth Group, Math Team, Scholastic Bowl, Speech Team, Student Council |
School Notes
- St. Mary's School, Pontiac, Illinois, is a coeducational Catholic elementary school affiliated with St. Mary's Parish and the Peoria Diocese. It is a grade school that is committed to the teaching of the Catholic faith and values from kindergarten through eighth grade. It is a caring community where the Pastor, Commission on Education, administrator, teachers, and parents work together to ensure that children receive the finest possible education through a progressive program emphasizing religious education, basic skills, academic excellence, the fine arts, and physical fitness. St. Mary's School is a Catholic co-educational community where human culture and knowledge illumined by Faith is shared and where students are helped to develop a sense of God, a sense of responsibility, a sense of direction, and a sense of mission. The faculty assumes the responsibility of assisting the parents, who are the prime and foremost educators of the child, in educating the whole child while preserving each child's own individuality and uniqueness.
Nearby Private Schools
- The nearest high school to St. Marys School is Salem Ranch Jr Sr High School (11.8 miles away)
- The nearest elementary school and preschool is Grace Christian School (1.1 miles away)
Show me:
- School Location Miles Grades Students
- PontiacGrace Christian School(Christian)Grades: PK-8 | 17 students
1.1 miles
1314 E Indiana Ave
Pontiac, IL 61764
(815) 219-2030 1.1 PK-8
17 - PontiacPontiac Christian School(Christian)Grades: PK-8 | 32 students
5.2 miles
18034 N 2100 East Road
Pontiac, IL 61764
(815) 842-1322 5.2 PK-8
32 - OdellSt. Paul School(Roman Catholic)Grades: PK-8 | 57 students
9.9 miles
300 S West St
Odell, IL 60460
(815) 998-2194 9.9 PK-8
57 - FlanaganSalem Ranch Jr Sr High SchoolAll-boysGrades: 7-12 | 13 students
11.8 miles
15161 N 400 East Rd
Flanagan, IL 61740
(815) 796-4561 11.8 7-12
13 - DwightDwight Baptist Academy(Baptist)Grades: 1-12 | 18 students
18 miles
401 N Clinton St
Dwight, IL 60420
(815) 584-3182 18 1-12
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