St. Mary School
Diocesan school · Grades Pre-K–8
Elgin, IL
103 S Gifford St, Elgin, IL 60120
Overall grade: A+
ChooseAPrivateSchool.com grade, from official facts compared with similar schools.
- AClass size
- A-Years serving families
- A+Diversity
What stands out
- Smaller classes than 78% of Catholic schools in Illinois
- Serving families in Elgin since at least 2011
St. Mary School is a Catholic diocesan school in Elgin, Illinois, for students from pre-K through 8th grade. It has about 111 students and around 10 students per teacher, smaller classes than 78% of Catholic elementary schools in Illinois. It has been listed in official private school records since 2011–12. The school is part of the Diocese of Rockford. Students attend about 7 hours a day, 185 days a year.
At a glance
- Grades
- Grades Pre-K–8
- Students
- 111
- Teachers
- 11.4 (full-time equivalent)
- Students per teacher
- 9.7
- Boys and girls
- Coed · 54 girls, 57 boys
- Religious affiliation
- Catholic · Diocesan school
- Diocese
- Diocese of Rockford
- School day
- About 7 hours
- School year
- 185 days
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How it compares
- Smaller classes than 78% of Catholic elementary schools in Illinois (10 students per teacher).
- A smaller school: fewer students than 82% 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
Questions to ask on a tour
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- 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 111 students, with 10 students per teacher, according to official records.
How much is tuition at St. Mary School?
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