St. Mary School
Independent Catholic school · Grades Pre-K–6
Shelby, OH
26 W St, Shelby, OH 44875
Overall grade: A
ChooseAPrivateSchool.com grade, from official facts compared with similar schools.
- A+Class size
- B+Years serving families
- B+Diversity
What stands out
- Smaller classes than 95% of Catholic schools in Ohio
St. Mary School is an independent Catholic school in Shelby, Ohio, for students from pre-K through 6th grade. It has about 52 students and around 7 students per teacher, smaller classes than 95% of Catholic elementary schools in Ohio. The school is part of the Diocese of Toledo. Students attend about 6.5 hours a day, 177 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–6
- Students
- 52
- Teachers
- 7.3 (full-time equivalent)
- Students per teacher
- 7.1
- Boys and girls
- Coed · 35 girls, 17 boys
- Religious affiliation
- Catholic · Independent Catholic school
- Diocese
- Diocese of Toledo
- School day
- About 6.5 hours
- School year
- 177 days
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How it compares
- Smaller classes than 95% of Catholic elementary schools in Ohio (7 students per teacher).
- A smaller school: fewer students than 97% 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
- National Association for the Education of Young Children
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–6.
How many students attend St. Mary School?
About 52 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. Ohio has programs that can help pay private school tuition; ask whether the school takes part.
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