VISION FOR EVERY ST. MARY'S SCHOOL STUDENT: Imagine your child...... Increasing daily in respectfulness, resourcefulness, and responsibility, focused daily on God's loving presence, being guided by devoted and professional teachers, being equipped to excel in one's life...and growing daily in confidence.
Imagine your child changing the world! St. Mary's Parish School does provide the foundation for these gifts Our goal? Each child becomes a dream maker and a world changer. Igniting, faith, knowledge, creativity and service
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- Top Ranked ID School
- Grades: Nursery/Preschool-8
- Enrollment: 107 students
- Acceptance rate: 97%
- Average class size: 14 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: Verified school update
Top Rankings
St. Mary's Catholic School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Idaho for:
Category
Attribute
School History
School Overview
School Membership(s)School Assoc.
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Nursery/Preschool-8
ADD/ADHD Support
Yes
Year Founded
1908
Summer School Offered
Yes
Summer Program Details
School Calendar
Awards
Blue Ribbon School - Selected in 2005
Student Body
Total Students
107 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
30%
State avg.: 15%
Students by Grade
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
10 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
11:1
National avg.: 13:1
% Faculty w/Advanced Degree
20%
Average Class Size
14 students
Classroom Dress Code
Casual
khaki pants and polo shirts
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Tuition Notes
PS/PK is S900 per month or $8100 per year Grades K -8 tuition is $630 per month or $5670 per year, due to the number of teachers/staff needed for class instruction and childcare. Tuition does not cover the full cost of education. It is supplemented through fundraisers and endowment funds.
Summer Program Cost Notes
Call for cost per day
% on Financial Aid
30%
Acceptance Rate
97%
National avg.: 85%
Admissions Director
Sister Margaret Johnson, osu
Endowment Size
$2.3 million
Extracurriculars
Total ExtracurricularsTotal Extra-curric.
2 extracurriculars
ExtracurricularsExtra-curric.
Arts and Music Programs:
St. Mary's Parish School offers music classes for all grades 4 X a week. Band classes are held for grades 3 to 8 and these classes are part of the school's curriculum.
Recreational Athletic Programs:
PE classes are held 4 X a week for all grades.
St. Mary's Parish School offers music classes for all grades 4 X a week. Band classes are held for grades 3 to 8 and these classes are part of the school's curriculum.
Recreational Athletic Programs:
PE classes are held 4 X a week for all grades.
School Notes
- St. Mary`s Parish School's Mission is to encourage and challenge its students to grow tangibly in their relationship with God, as they strive to be life-long learners igniting their faith, knowledge, creativity, and service.
Source: Verified school update
Frequently Asked Questions
What schools are St. Mary's Catholic School often compared to?
St. Mary's Catholic School is often viewed alongside schools like Logos School by visitors of our site.
What is the acceptance rate of St. Mary's Catholic School?
The acceptance rate of St. Mary's Catholic School is 97%, which is higher than the national average of 89%.
Does St. Mary's Catholic School offer a summer program?
Yes, St. Mary's Catholic School offers a summer program. Visit their summer school page for more information.
What is St. Mary's Catholic School's ranking?
St. Mary's Catholic School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Idaho for: Oldest founding date.
When is the application deadline for St. Mary's Catholic School?
The application deadline for St. Mary's Catholic School is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
School Reviews
5 3/4/2020
Catholic or not, this is where you want your kids. They have generous scholarships — just ask. All grades learn Spanish. The math curriculum is robust. PE 4 days a week. My 8-year-old is picking up books and reading for fun. The school culture is radical generosity, appreciating each individual child for their gifts. It's not elitist at all - a stellar education made possible for working-class families. In my daughter's time there, she hasn't mentioned bullying or teasing once. St Mary's = happy, loving well-educated kids.
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