St. Mary School provides excellent Catholic education to students in grades Pre-K -8th and welcomes families from all faiths.
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- Top Ranked OH School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 252 students
- Yearly Tuition: $5,500
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: Verified school update
Top Rankings
St. Mary Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Ohio for:
Category
Attribute
Advanced Degrees
School History
School Overview
School Membership(s)School Assoc.
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-8
Year Founded
1864
School Calendar
Student Body
Total Students
252 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
4%
State avg.: 25%
Students by Grade
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
12 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
21:1
National avg.: 13:1
% Faculty w/Advanced Degree
99%
Classroom Dress Code
Formal
We have uniform requirements for grades K-5 and 6-8. Please see our website for more information.
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Yearly Tuition Cost
Tuition Notes
St. Mary School offers affordable tuition rates and tuition assistance for those who qualify.
Admissions Director
Mrs. Angie Eisenacher
Sports
Total Sports Offered
5 sports
Sports
Extracurriculars
Total ExtracurricularsTotal Extra-curric.
3 extracurriculars
ExtracurricularsExtra-curric.
Club or Organization:
Battle of the Books
Arts and Music Programs:
Choir and Band, Spring Musical
Battle of the Books
Arts and Music Programs:
Choir and Band, Spring Musical
School Notes
- We are a Catholic school Pre-K to 8th grade welcoming families of all faiths.
Source: Verified school update
Frequently Asked Questions
How much does St. Mary Elementary School cost?
St. Mary Elementary School's tuition is approximately $5,500 for private students.
What schools are St. Mary Elementary School often compared to?
St. Mary Elementary School is often viewed alongside schools like Fairfield Christian Academy by visitors of our site.
What sports does St. Mary Elementary School offer?
St. Mary Elementary School offers 5 interscholastic sports: Basketball, Cross Country, Golf, Track and Field and Volleyball.
What is St. Mary Elementary School's ranking?
St. Mary Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Ohio for: Highest percentage of faculty with advanced degrees and Oldest founding date.
When is the application deadline for St. Mary Elementary School?
The application deadline for St. Mary Elementary School is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
Nearby Private Schools
Popular comparisons: St. Mary Elementary School vs. Fairfield Christian Academy
The nearest high school and elementary school to St. Mary Elementary School is Haugland Learning Center Lancaster (1.2 miles away)
The nearest preschool is Lancaster Montessori School (1.4 miles away)
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Miles
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Students
Haugland Learning Center Lancaster
Special Education School
Grades: K-12 | 27 students 1.2 miles 625 Garfield Ave
Lancaster, OH 43130
(614) 602-6473
Lancaster, OH 43130
(614) 602-6473
1.2
K-12
27
Grades: PK-K | 28 students 1.4 miles 1111 W Fair Ave
Lancaster, OH 43130
(740) 687-0592
Lancaster, OH 43130
(740) 687-0592
1.4
PK-K
28
Redeemer Lutheran Preschool
Daycare / Preschool (Lutheran Church Missouri Synod)
Grades: PK-K | 162 students 1.9 miles 1400 Concordia Dr
Lancaster, OH 43130
(740) 653-9727
Lancaster, OH 43130
(740) 653-9727
1.9
PK-K
162
Fairfield Christian Academy![Fairfield Christian Academy Photo - Elementary Fun]( "Fairfield Christian Academy Photo - Elementary Fun")
(Christian)
Grades: PK-12 | 633 students 2 miles 1965 North Columbus Street
Lancaster, OH 43130
(740) 654-2889
Lancaster, OH 43130
(740) 654-2889
2
PK-12
633
Grades: K | 15 students 2.3 miles 1458 Tiki Ln
Lancaster, OH 43130
(740) 687-1635
Lancaster, OH 43130
(740) 687-1635
2.3
K
15
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