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St. Mary Elementary School

Diocesan school · Grades Pre-K–8

Mount Sterling, IL

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408 W Washington St, Mount Sterling, IL 62353

Overall grade: A

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

  • AClass size
  • A-Years serving families
  • BDiversity

What stands out

  • Smaller classes than 81% of Catholic schools in Illinois
  • Growing: enrollment up 49% since 2011–12
  • Serving families in Mount Sterling since at least 2011

St. Mary Elementary School is a Catholic diocesan school in Mount Sterling, Illinois, for students from pre-K through 8th grade. It has about 91 students and around 9 students per teacher, smaller classes than 81% of Catholic elementary schools in Illinois. Enrollment has grown about 49% since 2011–12. The school is part of the Diocese of Springfield. Students attend about 6 hours a day, 176 days a year.

At a glance

Grades
Grades Pre-K–8
Students
91
Teachers
10 (full-time equivalent)
Students per teacher
9.1
Boys and girls
Coed · 43 girls, 48 boys
Religious affiliation
Catholic · Diocesan school
School day
About 6 hours
School year
176 days
Library
Yes

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    How it compares

    • Smaller classes than 81% of Catholic elementary schools in Illinois (9 students per teacher).
    • A smaller school: fewer students than 85% of Catholic elementary schools in Illinois.
    • Compared with 285 Catholic elementary schools in Illinois.

    Students by survey year

    61’11–1256’13–1464’15–1655’17–1859’19–2091’21–2291’23–24

    Total students reported in official records since 2011–12.

    Students by grade

    Pre-K38
    K17
    110
    214
    38
    49
    512
    66
    77
    88

    Student body

    White97%
    Hispanic or Latino2%
    Two or more races1%

    Member of

    • National Catholic Educational Association

    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?
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    Questions about St. Mary Elementary School

    What grades does St. Mary Elementary School serve?

    St. Mary Elementary School serves grades Pre-K–8.

    How many students attend St. Mary Elementary School?

    About 91 students, with 9 students per teacher, according to official records.

    How much is tuition at St. Mary Elementary School?

    Call the school to ask about tuition, financial aid and payment plans.

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