St. Marys School
St Mary School is a Strong tradition of quality Catholic education, Meets students' individual educational needs, Dedicated faculty and staff, Enthusiastic parental involvement and support, Warm, close-knit community of learners, High expectations for students' behavior and work habits, In concurrence with Diocesan Child Protection Policy regulations.
Our philosophy is to provide a Catholic Christ-centered education for the whole child by fostering spiritual, intellectual, emotional and physical growth through the Gospel's message.
With a keen awareness that both academic and religious instruction needed to be provided for the children in the community, Father J.
Kraemer founded St. Mary Help of Christian School in 1863. Today the school continues its tradition of offering students a quality academic education based on the foundation of the faith.
Quick Stats (2021)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-8
- Students: 74 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
School Overview
| School Membership(s)School Assoc. | National Catholic Educational Association (NCEA) |
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic |
| Grades Offered | Grades Prekindergarten-8 |
Student Body
| Total Students | 74 students |
| Student Body Type | Co-ed |
| Students by Grade |
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Academics and Faculty
| Total Classroom Teachers | 7 teachers |
| Student : Teacher Ratio | 11:1 National avg.: 13:1 |
Finances and Admission
| Admission Deadline | None / Rolling |
Nearby Private Schools
The nearest high school to St. Marys School is Faith Christian School (1.1 miles away)
The nearest elementary school and preschool is St. John Lutheran School (0.3 miles away)
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- School Location Miles Grades Students
- ChesterSt. John Lutheran School(Lutheran Church Missouri Synod)Grades: PK-8 | 146 students
0.3 miles
302 W Holmes St
Chester, IL 62233
(618) 826-4345 0.3 PK-8
146 - ChesterFaith Christian School(Christian)Grades: 2-12 | 13 students
1.1 miles
Physical Address: Po Box 342
Chester, IL 62233
(618) 318-6861 1.1 2-12
13 - SteelevilleSt. Marks Lutheran School(Lutheran Church Missouri Synod)Grades: PK-8 | 112 students
11.2 miles
504 N James St
Steeleville, IL 62288
(618) 965-3838 11.2 PK-8
112 - Saint MarySacred Heart School(Roman Catholic)Grades: K-5 | 18 students
12 miles
17740 State Route N
Saint Mary, MO 63673
(573) 543-2997 12 K-5
18 - Sainte GenevieveValle Catholic Grade School(Roman Catholic)Grades: PK-12 | 412 students
12.9 miles
49 Dubourg Place
Sainte Genevieve, MO 63670
(573) 883-7496 12.9 PK-12
412
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