St. Mary School
Diocesan school · Grades Pre-K–8
Gainesville, TX
931 N Weaver St, Gainesville, TX 76240
Overall grade: A+
ChooseAPrivateSchool.com grade, from official facts compared with similar schools.
- A+Class size
- A-Years serving families
- ADiversity
What stands out
- Smaller classes than 85% of Catholic schools in Texas
- Serving families in Gainesville since at least 2011
In Gainesville, Texas, St. Mary School is a Catholic diocesan school for students from pre-K through 8th grade. About 120 students attend, with roughly 7 students per teacher, smaller classes than 85% of Catholic elementary schools in Texas. Its enrollment has held steady since 2011–12. The school is part of the Diocese of Ft. Worth. The school day runs about 7.5 hours, 178 days a year. Texas has programs that can help pay tuition; ask the school whether it takes part.
At a glance
- Grades
- Grades Pre-K–8
- Students
- 120
- Teachers
- 17.3 (full-time equivalent)
- Students per teacher
- 6.9
- Boys and girls
- Coed · 42 girls, 78 boys
- Religious affiliation
- Catholic · Diocesan school
- Diocese
- Diocese of Ft. Worth
- School day
- About 7.5 hours
- School year
- 178 days
- Library
- Yes
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How it compares
- Smaller classes than 85% of Catholic elementary schools in Texas (7 students per teacher).
- A smaller school: fewer students than 66% of Catholic elementary schools in Texas.
- Compared with 150 Catholic elementary schools in Texas.
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 Texas
These state programs can help pay private school tuition. Only participating schools can accept them, so ask St. Mary School whether it takes part.
- Texas Education Freedom Accounts (TEFA) · Education savings account
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 120 students, with 7 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. Texas has programs that can help pay private school tuition; ask whether the school takes part.
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