St. Mary School
Diocesan school · Grades Pre-K–8
Columbus, OH
700 S 3rd St, Columbus, OH 43206
Overall grade: A+
ChooseAPrivateSchool.com grade, from official facts compared with similar schools.
- AClass size
- B+Years serving families
- A+Diversity
What stands out
- Smaller classes than 78% of Catholic schools in Ohio
- Growing: enrollment up 56% since 2011–12
In Columbus, Ohio, St. Mary School is a Catholic diocesan school for students from pre-K through 8th grade. About 348 students attend, with roughly 10 students per teacher, smaller classes than 78% of Catholic elementary schools in Ohio. Enrollment is up about 56% since 2011–12. The school is part of the Diocese of Columbus. The school day runs about 7 hours, 183 days a year. Ohio has programs that can help pay tuition; ask the school whether it takes part.
At a glance
- Grades
- Grades Pre-K–8
- Students
- 348
- Teachers
- 34 (full-time equivalent)
- Students per teacher
- 10.2
- Boys and girls
- Coed · 182 girls, 166 boys
- Religious affiliation
- Catholic · Diocesan school
- Diocese
- Diocese of Columbus
- School day
- About 7 hours
- School year
- 183 days
- Library
- Yes
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How it compares
- Smaller classes than 78% of Catholic elementary schools in Ohio (10 students per teacher).
- Larger than 77% of Catholic elementary schools in Ohio.
- Compared with 240 Catholic elementary schools in Ohio.
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 Ohio
These state programs can help pay private school tuition. Only participating schools can accept them, so ask St. Mary School whether it takes part.
- EdChoice Scholarship (traditional) · Voucher or scholarship
- EdChoice Expansion · 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 348 students, with 10 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. Ohio has programs that can help pay private school tuition; ask whether the school takes part.
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