St. Mary Catholic School
Parish school · Grades Pre-K–8
Newton, KS
101 E 9th St, Newton, KS 67114
Overall grade: A
ChooseAPrivateSchool.com grade, from official facts compared with similar schools.
- A-Class size
- B+Years serving families
- ADiversity
What stands out
- A Catholic school in Newton
In Newton, Kansas, St. Mary Catholic School is a Catholic parish school for students from pre-K through 8th grade. About 122 students attend, with roughly 12 students per teacher. The school is part of the Diocese of Wichita. The school day runs about 7.5 hours, 176 days a year. Kansas has programs that can help pay tuition; ask the school whether it takes part.
At a glance
- Grades
- Grades Pre-K–8
- Students
- 122
- Teachers
- 10 (full-time equivalent)
- Students per teacher
- 12.2
- Boys and girls
- Coed · 45 girls, 77 boys
- Religious affiliation
- Catholic · Parish school
- Diocese
- Diocese of Wichita
- School day
- About 7.5 hours
- School year
- 176 days
- Library
- Yes
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How it compares
- A smaller school: fewer students than 61% of Catholic elementary schools in Kansas.
- Compared with 70 Catholic elementary schools in Kansas.
Students by survey year
Total students reported in official records since 2013–14.
Students by grade
Student body
Member of
- National Catholic Educational Association
Help paying tuition in Kansas
These state programs can help pay private school tuition. Only participating schools can accept them, so ask St. Mary Catholic School whether it takes part.
- Tax Credit for Low Income Students Scholarship Program · Tax-credit scholarship
Questions to ask on a tour
- What is tuition, and what does it include (books, fees, uniforms, trips)?
- Do you offer financial aid, sibling discounts or payment plans?
- Do you accept ESA, voucher or tax-credit scholarship funds?
- How big are classes in my child's grade?
- What support is there for students who need extra help or more challenge?
- Is the school accredited, and by whom?
- What do a typical day and a typical week look like?
- How does the school communicate with families?
Questions about St. Mary Catholic School
What grades does St. Mary Catholic School serve?
St. Mary Catholic School serves grades Pre-K–8.
How many students attend St. Mary Catholic School?
About 122 students, with 12 students per teacher, according to official records.
How much is tuition at St. Mary Catholic School?
Call the school to ask about tuition, financial aid and payment plans. Kansas has programs that can help pay private school tuition; ask whether the school takes part.
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