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St. Mary School

Diocesan school · Grades Pre-K–8

Glasgow, MO

501 3rd St, Glasgow, MO 65254

Overall grade: B+

ChooseAPrivateSchool.com grade, from official facts compared with similar schools.

  • AClass size
  • B+Years serving families
  • BDiversity

What stands out

  • Smaller classes than 76% of Catholic schools in Missouri

In Glasgow, Missouri, St. Mary School is a Catholic diocesan school for students from pre-K through 8th grade. About 96 students attend, with roughly 9 students per teacher, smaller classes than 76% of Catholic elementary schools in Missouri. The school is part of the Diocese of Jefferson City. The school day runs about 7 hours, 170 days a year. Missouri has programs that can help pay tuition; ask the school whether it takes part.

At a glance

Grades
Grades Pre-K–8
Students
96
Teachers
10.9 (full-time equivalent)
Students per teacher
8.8
Boys and girls
Coed · 48 girls, 48 boys
Religious affiliation
Catholic · Diocesan school
School day
About 7 hours
School year
170 days
Library
Yes

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    How it compares

    • Smaller classes than 76% of Catholic elementary schools in Missouri (9 students per teacher).
    • A smaller school: fewer students than 69% of Catholic elementary schools in Missouri.
    • Compared with 154 Catholic elementary schools in Missouri.

    Students by survey year

    103’13–14109’15–16105’17–18107’19–2096’23–24

    Total students reported in official records since 2013–14.

    Students by grade

    Pre-K17
    K12
    111
    210
    37
    413
    512
    611
    710
    810

    Student body

    White97%
    Hispanic or Latino3%

    Member of

    • National Catholic Educational Association

    Help paying tuition in Missouri

    These state programs can help pay private school tuition. Only participating schools can accept them, so ask St. Mary School whether it takes part.

    More about Missouri's programs →

    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?

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    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 96 students, with 9 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. Missouri has programs that can help pay private school tuition; ask whether the school takes part.

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