St. Mary School
Diocesan school · Grades Pre-K–8
Avilla, IN
232 N Main, Avilla, IN 46710
Overall grade: A
ChooseAPrivateSchool.com grade, from official facts compared with similar schools.
- AClass size
- B+Years serving families
- B+Diversity
What stands out
- Smaller classes than 72% of Catholic schools in Indiana
- Serving families in Avilla since at least 2011
St. Mary School is a Catholic diocesan school in Avilla, Indiana, for students from pre-K through 8th grade. It has about 137 students and around 11 students per teacher, smaller classes than 72% of Catholic elementary schools in Indiana. The school is part of the Diocese of Ft. Wayne-South Bend. Students attend about 6.5 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–8
- Students
- 137
- Teachers
- 12.4 (full-time equivalent)
- Students per teacher
- 11
- Boys and girls
- Coed · 78 girls, 59 boys
- Religious affiliation
- Catholic · Diocesan school
- School day
- About 6.5 hours
- School year
- 180 days
- Library
- Yes
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How it compares
- Smaller classes than 72% of Catholic elementary schools in Indiana (11 students per teacher).
- A smaller school: fewer students than 80% of Catholic elementary schools in Indiana.
- Compared with 134 Catholic elementary schools in Indiana.
Students by survey year
Total students reported in official records since 2011–12.
Students by grade
Student body
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 School whether it takes part.
- Indiana Choice Scholarship Program · Voucher or 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 School
What grades does St. Mary School serve?
St. Mary School serves grades Pre-K–8.
How many students attend St. Mary School?
About 137 students, with 11 students per teacher, according to official records.
How much is tuition at St. Mary 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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