St. Mary School
Diocesan school · Grades Pre-K–8
Colby, WI
209 S 2nd St, Colby, WI 54421
Overall grade: A
ChooseAPrivateSchool.com grade, from official facts compared with similar schools.
- AClass size
- A-Years serving families
- B+Diversity
What stands out
- Smaller classes than 73% of Catholic schools in Wisconsin
- Serving families in Colby since at least 2011
St. Mary School is a Catholic diocesan school in Colby, Wisconsin, for students from pre-K through 8th grade. It has about 75 students and around 8 students per teacher, smaller classes than 73% of Catholic elementary schools in Wisconsin. It has been listed in official private school records since 2011–12. The school is part of the Diocese of La Crosse. Students attend about 7 hours a day, 177 days a year. Wisconsin has programs that can help pay tuition; ask the school whether it takes part.
At a glance
- Grades
- Grades Pre-K–8
- Students
- 75
- Teachers
- 9.9 (full-time equivalent)
- Students per teacher
- 7.6
- Boys and girls
- Coed · 29 girls, 46 boys
- Religious affiliation
- Catholic · Diocesan school
- Diocese
- Diocese of La Crosse
- School day
- About 7 hours
- School year
- 177 days
- Library
- Yes
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How it compares
- Smaller classes than 73% of Catholic elementary schools in Wisconsin (8 students per teacher).
- A smaller school: fewer students than 73% of Catholic elementary schools in Wisconsin.
- Compared with 201 Catholic elementary schools in Wisconsin.
Students by survey year
Total students reported in official records since 2011–12.
Students by grade
Student body
Help paying tuition in Wisconsin
These state programs can help pay private school tuition. Only participating schools can accept them, so ask St. Mary School whether it takes part.
- Parental Choice 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 75 students, with 8 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. Wisconsin has programs that can help pay private school tuition; ask whether the school takes part.
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