St. Mary Grade School
Diocesan school · Grades Pre-K–8
Sterling, IL
6 W 6th St, Sterling, IL 61081
Overall grade: B
ChooseAPrivateSchool.com grade, from official facts compared with similar schools.
- B+Class size
- B+Years serving families
- B+Diversity
What stands out
- One of 2 Catholic schools in Sterling
St. Mary Grade School is a Catholic diocesan school in Sterling, Illinois, for students from pre-K through 8th grade. It has about 171 students and around 14 students per teacher. The school is part of the Diocese of Springfield. Students attend about 7 hours a day, 176 days a year.
At a glance
- Grades
- Grades Pre-K–8
- Students
- 171
- Teachers
- 12.3 (full-time equivalent)
- Students per teacher
- 13.9
- Boys and girls
- Coed · 90 girls, 81 boys
- Religious affiliation
- Catholic · Diocesan school
- Diocese
- Diocese of Springfield
- School day
- About 7 hours
- School year
- 176 days
- Library
- Yes
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How it compares
- A smaller school: fewer students than 51% of Catholic elementary schools in Illinois.
- Compared with 285 Catholic elementary schools in Illinois.
Students by survey year
Total students reported in official records since 2011–12.
Students by grade
Student body
Member of
- National Catholic Educational Association
- A state or regional independent school 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?
- How does the school communicate with families?
Questions about St. Mary Grade School
What grades does St. Mary Grade School serve?
St. Mary Grade School serves grades Pre-K–8.
How many students attend St. Mary Grade School?
About 171 students, with 14 students per teacher, according to official records.
How much is tuition at St. Mary Grade School?
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