ChooseAPrivateSchool.com Español

St. Mary Catholic School

Parish school · Grades Pre-K–8

Spokane Valley, WA

14601 E 4th Ave, Spokane Valley, WA 99216

Overall grade: A+

ChooseAPrivateSchool.com grade, from official facts compared with similar schools.

  • AClass size
  • A-Years serving families
  • A-Diversity

What stands out

  • Smaller classes than 78% of Catholic schools in Washington
  • Serving families in Spokane Valley since at least 2011

In Spokane Valley, Washington, St. Mary Catholic School is a Catholic parish school for students from pre-K through 8th grade. About 156 students attend, with roughly 10 students per teacher, smaller classes than 78% of Catholic elementary schools in Washington. It has been listed in official private school records since 2011–12. The school is part of the Diocese of Spokane. The school day runs about 7 hours, 180 days a year.

At a glance

Grades
Grades Pre-K–8
Students
156
Teachers
16 (full-time equivalent)
Students per teacher
9.8
Boys and girls
Coed · 61 girls, 95 boys
Religious affiliation
Catholic · Parish school
School day
About 7 hours
School year
180 days
Library
Yes

Reviews

Be the first to share what you love about St. Mary Catholic School.

    How it compares

    • Smaller classes than 78% of Catholic elementary schools in Washington (10 students per teacher).
    • A smaller school: fewer students than 61% of Catholic elementary schools in Washington.
    • Compared with 72 Catholic elementary schools in Washington.

    Students by survey year

    241’11–12223’13–14229’15–16236’17–18241’19–20190’21–22156’23–24

    Total students reported in official records since 2011–12.

    Students by grade

    Pre-K40
    K14
    114
    224
    316
    411
    526
    613
    723
    815

    Student body

    White75%
    Hispanic or Latino9%
    Asian8%
    Two or more races5%
    American Indian or Alaska Native2%
    Black1%
    Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander1%

    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?

    More questions to ask →

    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 156 students, with 10 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.

    Official record · Updated October 2026 · Official search · Something wrong? Tell us

    Other private schools nearby

    Pioneer School

    Independent school · Grades K–5

    Serving families in Spokane Valley since at least 2011

    Spokane Valley, WA0.8 mi

    BOverall grade73 students12 students per teacher

    Spokane Valley Adventist School

    Seventh-day Adventist school · Grades K–8

    Serving families in Spokane Valley since at least 2011

    Spokane Valley, WA1.1 mi

    B+Overall grade45 students15 students per teacher

    Highbridge School

    Alternative school · Grades Pre-K–6

    Smaller classes than 84% of independent schools in Washington

    Spokane Valley, WA2.0 mi

    A-Overall grade11 students5 students per teacher

    Valley Christian School

    Christian school (nondenominational) · Grades K–12

    Growing: enrollment up 153% since 2011–12

    Spokane Valley, WA2.8 mi

    BOverall grade494 students13 students per teacher

    St. John Vianney School

    Parish school · Grades Pre-K–8

    Smaller classes than 79% of Catholic schools in Washington

    Spokane Valley, WA3.0 mi

    A+Overall grade118 students10 students per teacher