St. Mary School vs. Oak Farm Montessori School
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School Overview
Top Rankings
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Oak Farm Montessori School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Indiana for:
Overview
St. Mary School, acting as a magnet school in Noble County, Indiana, provides an authentic Catholic education, ensuring the spiritual and intellectual formation of all its students based on the teachings and traditions of the Catholic Church.
This education allows students to be life long learners with an understanding of the call to service.
Oak Farm Montessori School's mission is "To provide a Montessori environment that inspires students to reach their potential through meaningful work."
Our schools sits on a beautiful 150+ -acre campus in Avilla, Indiana.
Each building and outdoor space creates a peaceful, comfortable learning environment where students can excel.
Classrooms provide a home-like setting with natural lighting, wooden floors, and age-appropriate Montessori materials. Students are encouraged to engage with nature in our outdoor environments through guided activities appropriate to their age and stage of development.
Grades Offered
PK-8
NS-12
Blue Ribbon School
No
No
Offers Post-Graduate Year
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No
Year Founded
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2000
Students Body
Total Students
135 students
422 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
Co-ed
% Students of Color
2%
5%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Nursery Students
-
30
Pre-K Students
24
62
Kindergarten Students
15
30
Grade 1 Students
12
33
Grade 2 Students
17
34
Grade 3 Students
10
30
Grade 4 Students
13
29
Grade 5 Students
26
30
Grade 6 Students
9
33
Grade 7 Students
9
25
Grade 8 Students
-
22
Grade 9 Students
-
23
Grade 10 Students
-
15
Grade 11 Students
-
17
Grade 12 Students
-
9
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
11 teachers
63 teachers
% Faculty with Advance Degree
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31%
Average Class Size
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24
Number of AP Classes
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8
Teacher : Student Ratio
1:12
1:7
Average SAT score
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1210
Average ACT score
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28
Classroom Dress Code
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Casual
Finances and Admission
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Sep. 1 / rolling
Tuition Cost
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$10,665
Tuition Notes
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Tuition varies by grade
https://www.oakfarm.org/apps/pages/index.jsp?uREC_ID=1818728&type=d&pREC_ID=1998286
% on Financial Aid
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35%
Average Financial Aid Grant
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$3,576
Admissions Director
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Sarah Shanton-Cox
Sports
Total Sports Offered
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9
Sports
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