St. Mary's School strives to attain educational excellence by offering a curriculum that challenges the intellectual ability, individual talents and learning style of each student.
Every student is encouraged to achieve his/her highest level academically.
There is a faith-community based atmosphere where the faculty and staff work hand-in-hand with the parents to fulfill their responsibilities passing on the Catholic faith to the next generation.
A full curriculum is provided including all core subjects as well as religion, physical eduction, art, band, and technology.
St. Mary's School offers many extracurricular sports activities for the students in 6th, 7th, and 8th grades.
It is through these activities we teach good sportsmanship and the skills necessary for competition.
The Sterling Park District and the YMCA offer sports programs for younger children and many of the St.
Mary's students participate. Football, boys and girls basketball, boys and girls soccer, and swim team are among the programs available.
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 188 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
School Overview
School Membership(s)School Assoc.
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-8
School Calendar
Student Body
Total Students
188 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
15%
State avg.: 34%
Students by Grade
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
13 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
National avg.: 13:1
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
School Notes
- St. Mary's School strives to attain educational excellence by offering a curriculum that challenges the intellectual ability, individual talents and learning style of each student. Every student is encouraged to achieve his/her highest level academically. There is a faith-community based atmosphere where the faculty and staff work hand-in-hand with the parents to fulfill their responsibilities passing on the Catholic faith to the next generation. A full curriculum is provided including all core subjects as well as religion, physical eduction, art, band, and technology. St. Mary's School offers many extracurricular sports activities for the students in 6th, 7th, and 8th grades. It is through these activities we teach good sportsmanship and the skills necessary for competition. The Sterling Park District and the YMCA offer sports programs for younger children and many of the St. Mary's students participate. Football, boys and girls basketball, boys and girls soccer, and swim team are among the programs available.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
Frequently Asked Questions
What schools are St. Mary Grade School often compared to?
St. Mary Grade School is often viewed alongside schools like St. Andrew Catholic Elementary School, Christ Lutheran School by visitors of our site.
When is the application deadline for St. Mary Grade School?
The application deadline for St. Mary Grade School is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
Nearby Private Schools
The nearest high school to St. Mary Grade School is Newman Central Catholic High School (1.4 miles away)
The nearest elementary school is St. Andrew Catholic Elementary School (1.2 miles away)
The nearest preschool is Christ Lutheran School (1.5 miles away)
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St. Andrew Catholic Elementary School
(Catholic)
Grades: K-8 | 77 students 1.2 miles 701 11th Ave
Rock Falls, IL 61071
(815) 625-1456
Rock Falls, IL 61071
(815) 625-1456
1.2
K-8
77
Grades: 9-12 | 203 students 1.4 miles 1101 W 23rd St
Sterling, IL 61081
(815) 625-0500
Sterling, IL 61081
(815) 625-0500
1.4
9-12
203
Grades: NS-8 | 42 students 1.5 miles 2000 18th Ave
Sterling, IL 61081
(815) 625-3800
Sterling, IL 61081
(815) 625-3800
1.5
NS-8
42
St. Mary Elementary And Junior High
(Catholic)
Grades: PK-8 | 216 students 11.5 miles 704 S Peoria Ave
Dixon, IL 61021
(815) 284-6986
Dixon, IL 61021
(815) 284-6986
11.5
PK-8
216
Fairfield Amish Mennonite School
(Mennonite)
Grades: K-8 | 89 students 11.7 miles 25223 Hahnaman Rd
Tampico, IL 61283
(815) 438-2508
Tampico, IL 61283
(815) 438-2508
11.7
K-8
89
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