St. Mary's Academy
Independent Catholic school · Grades 1–7
Tacoma, WA
757 138th St S, Tacoma, WA 98444
Overall grade: A
ChooseAPrivateSchool.com grade, from official facts compared with similar schools.
- A+Class size
- B+Years serving families
What stands out
- Smaller classes than 97% of Catholic schools in Washington
- The smallest classes of any Catholic school in Tacoma
St. Mary's Academy is an independent Catholic school in Tacoma, Washington, for students from 1st grade through 7th grade. It has about 26 students and around 7 students per teacher, smaller classes than 97% of Catholic elementary schools in Washington. The school is part of the Archdiocese of Seattle. Students attend about 7 hours a day, 172 days a year.
At a glance
- Grades
- Grades 1–7
- Students
- 26
- Teachers
- 4 (full-time equivalent)
- Students per teacher
- 6.5
- Boys and girls
- Coed · 12 girls, 14 boys
- Religious affiliation
- Catholic · Independent Catholic school
- Diocese
- Archdiocese of Seattle
- School day
- About 7 hours
- School year
- 172 days
- Library
- Yes
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How it compares
- Smaller classes than 97% of Catholic elementary schools in Washington (7 students per teacher).
- A smaller school: fewer students than 100% of Catholic elementary schools in Washington.
- Compared with 72 Catholic elementary schools in Washington.
Students by survey year
Total students reported in official records since 2011–12.
Students by grade
Student body
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's Academy
What grades does St. Mary's Academy serve?
St. Mary's Academy serves grades 1–7.
How many students attend St. Mary's Academy?
About 26 students, with 7 students per teacher, according to official records.
How much is tuition at St. Mary's Academy?
Call the school to ask about tuition, financial aid and payment plans.
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