At. Mary's is an Illinois State Board of Education certified elementary school with religious based curriculum.
We follow the academic guidelines set forth by the Catholic Diocese of Peoria.
St. Mary's Students overall Terra Nova scores are at or above the national standards.
Successes St. Mary's Scholastic Bowl Team won first place at the "Scholastic Saturday" Tournament in 2004.
St. Mary's Students have won the local Daughters of the American Revolution essay contest for five consecutive years with several students continuing on to the regional finals.
St. Mary's Students have won the Ladies of the Ancient Order of Hibernians "Irish History Essay" contest three out of the last four years.
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 62 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: Verified school update
School Overview
School Membership(s)School Assoc.
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-8
Student Body
Total Students
62 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
Students by Grade
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
9 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
7:1
National avg.: 13:1
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
School Notes
- At. Mary's is an Illinois State Board of Education certified elementary school with religious based curriculum. We follow the academic guidelines set forth by the Catholic Diocese of Peoria. St. Mary's Students overall Terra Nova scores are at or above the national standards. Successes St. Mary's Scholastic Bowl Team won first place at the "Scholastic Saturday" Tournament in 2004. St. Mary's Students have won the local Daughters of the American Revolution essay contest for five consecutive years with several students continuing on to the regional finals. St. Mary's Students have won the Ladies of the Ancient Order of Hibernians "Irish History Essay" contest three out of the last four years.
Source: Verified school update
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