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St. Mary Catholic School

Diocesan school · Grades Pre-K–6

Rushville, IN

226 E 5th St, Rushville, IN 46173

Overall grade: B+

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  • A-Years serving families
  • BDiversity

What stands out

  • Growing: enrollment up 77% since 2011–12
  • Serving families in Rushville since at least 2011

St. Mary Catholic School is a Catholic diocesan school in Rushville, Indiana, for students from pre-K through 6th grade. It has about 110 students and around 14 students per teacher. Enrollment has grown about 77% since 2011–12. The school is part of the Archdiocese of Indianapolis. Students attend about 7 hours a day, 180 days a year. Indiana has programs that can help pay tuition; ask the school whether it takes part.

At a glance

Grades
Grades Pre-K–6
Students
110
Teachers
8.1 (full-time equivalent)
Students per teacher
13.6
Boys and girls
Coed · 47 girls, 63 boys
Religious affiliation
Catholic · Diocesan school
School day
About 7 hours
School year
180 days
Library
Yes

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    How it compares

    • A smaller school: fewer students than 88% of Catholic elementary schools in Indiana.
    • Compared with 134 Catholic elementary schools in Indiana.

    Students by survey year

    62’11–1288’13–1489’15–1685’17–1883’19–2090’21–22110’23–24

    Total students reported in official records since 2011–12.

    Students by grade

    Pre-K23
    K20
    116
    214
    319
    418
    513
    610

    Student body

    White93%
    Hispanic or Latino7%

    Member of

    • National Catholic Educational Association

    Help paying tuition in Indiana

    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.

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    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?

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    Questions about St. Mary Catholic School

    What grades does St. Mary Catholic School serve?

    St. Mary Catholic School serves grades Pre-K–6.

    How many students attend St. Mary Catholic School?

    About 110 students, with 14 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. Indiana has programs that can help pay private school tuition; ask whether the school takes part.

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