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Year Founded

1903

School Motto

Strive for excellence; never settle for mediocrity.

Student Body

Total Students

170 students

Student Body Type

Co-ed

% Students of Color

15%

State avg.: 34%

Academic Profile

Total Classroom Teachers

13 teachers

Student-Teacher Ratio

13:1

National avg.: 11:1

Average Class Size

25 students

Classroom Dress Code

Formal

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School Membership(s)School Assoc.

National Catholic Educational Association (NCEA)
Other school association(s)

Tuition & Financial Aid

Admission Deadline

None / Rolling

Yearly Tuition Cost

$4,780

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Tuition Notes

Tuition rates are reviewed every spring and are subject to change yearly. Please call the school for current fees.

Acceptance Rate

99%

National avg.: 85%

Admissions Director

Mrs. Sharon A. Warfield, Principal

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Sports

Total Sports Offered

5 sports

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BaseballBasketball

CheeringSoftball

Volleyball

School Mascot

Saints

Extracurriculars

Total ExtracurricularsTotal Extra-curric.

8 extracurriculars

ExtracurricularsExtra-curric.

Altar ServersBand

ChorusJunior High Youth Group

Math TeamScholastic Bowl

Speech TeamStudent 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.

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.

Sample of notable school alumni/alumnae:
- Dr. Heidi Parker, ’93 alumna/ Federal Grant Consultant for the University of Southern California -

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How much does St. Marys School cost?

St. Marys School's tuition is approximately $4,780 for private students.

What is the acceptance rate of St. Marys School?

The acceptance rate of St. Marys School is 99%, which is higher than the national average of 89%.

Who are famous alumni from St. Marys School?

St. Marys School famous alumni include: Dr. Heidi Parker, ’93 alumna/ Federal Grant Consultant for the University of Southern California.

What sports does St. Marys School offer?

St. Marys School offers 5 interscholastic sports: Baseball, Basketball, Cheering, Softball 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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Spring Break

March 22, 2027 (Monday)

Last Day of School

May 21, 2027 (Friday)

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Did You Know?

The average private school tuition in Illinois is $9,544 for elementary schools and $14,315 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).