St. Mary
Diocesan school · Grades Pre-K–6
Garden City, KS
503 Saint John St, Garden City, KS 67846
Overall grade: A+
ChooseAPrivateSchool.com grade, from official facts compared with similar schools.
- A-Class size
- A-Years serving families
- A+Diversity
What stands out
- One of the most diverse private schools in Kansas
- Serving families in Garden City since at least 2011
In Garden City, Kansas, St. Mary is a Catholic diocesan school for students from pre-K through 6th grade. About 123 students attend, with roughly 12 students per teacher. Its enrollment has held steady since 2011–12. The school is part of the Diocese of Dodge City. The school day runs about 7.5 hours, 164 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–6
- Students
- 123
- Teachers
- 10.4 (full-time equivalent)
- Students per teacher
- 11.8
- Boys and girls
- Coed · 73 girls, 50 boys
- Religious affiliation
- Catholic · Diocesan school
- Diocese
- Diocese of Dodge City
- School day
- About 7.5 hours
- School year
- 164 days
- Library
- Yes
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How it compares
- Smaller classes than 51% of Catholic elementary schools in Kansas (12 students per teacher).
- A smaller school: fewer students than 60% 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 2011–12.
Students by grade
Student body
Help paying tuition in Kansas
These state programs can help pay private school tuition. Only participating schools can accept them, so ask St. Mary 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
What grades does St. Mary serve?
St. Mary serves grades Pre-K–6.
How many students attend St. Mary?
About 123 students, with 12 students per teacher, according to official records.
How much is tuition at St. Mary?
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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