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St. Marys Academy

Diocesan school · Grades Pre-K–8

The Dalles, OR

1112 Cherry Heights Rd, The Dalles, OR 97058

Overall grade: A+

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  • AClass size
  • BYears serving families
  • ADiversity

What stands out

  • Smaller classes than 66% of Catholic schools in Oregon

St. Marys Academy is a Catholic diocesan school in The Dalles, Oregon, for students from pre-K through 8th grade. It has about 149 students and around 12 students per teacher, smaller classes than 66% of Catholic elementary schools in Oregon. Its enrollment has held steady since 2019–20. The school is part of the Diocese of Baker. Students attend about 7 hours a day, 173 days a year.

At a glance

Grades
Grades Pre-K–8
Students
149
Teachers
12.8 (full-time equivalent)
Students per teacher
11.6
Boys and girls
Coed · 78 girls, 71 boys
Religious affiliation
Catholic · Diocesan school
School day
About 7 hours
School year
173 days
Library
Yes

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    How it compares

    • Smaller classes than 66% of Catholic elementary schools in Oregon (12 students per teacher).
    • A smaller school: fewer students than 56% of Catholic elementary schools in Oregon.
    • Compared with 41 Catholic elementary schools in Oregon.

    Students by survey year

    141’19–20151’21–22149’23–24

    Total students reported in official records since 2019–20.

    Students by grade

    Pre-K36
    K16
    118
    220
    318
    415
    515
    620
    713
    814

    Student body

    White52%
    Hispanic or Latino32%
    Two or more races5%
    Asian5%
    Black4%
    American Indian or Alaska Native1%
    Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander1%

    Member of

    • National Catholic Educational Association
    • A state or regional independent school association

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    • 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. Marys Academy

    What grades does St. Marys Academy serve?

    St. Marys Academy serves grades Pre-K–8.

    How many students attend St. Marys Academy?

    About 149 students, with 12 students per teacher, according to official records.

    How much is tuition at St. Marys Academy?

    Call the school to ask about tuition, financial aid and payment plans.

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