St. Mary's Catholic School
Parish school · Grades Pre-K–8
Palmdale, CA
1600 E Ave R4, Palmdale, CA 93550
Overall grade: A
ChooseAPrivateSchool.com grade, from official facts compared with similar schools.
- B+Class size
- B+Years serving families
- A+Diversity
What stands out
- The only Catholic school in Palmdale
- One of the most diverse private schools in California
St. Mary's Catholic School is a Catholic parish school in Palmdale, California, for students from pre-K through 8th grade. It has about 229 students and around 17 students per teacher. The school is part of the Archdiocese of Los Angeles. Students attend about 7 hours a day, 180 days a year.
At a glance
- Grades
- Grades Pre-K–8
- Students
- 229
- Teachers
- 13.3 (full-time equivalent)
- Students per teacher
- 17.2
- Boys and girls
- Coed · 99 girls, 130 boys
- Religious affiliation
- Catholic · Parish school
- Diocese
- Archdiocese of Los Angeles
- School day
- About 7 hours
- School year
- 180 days
- Library
- Yes
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How it compares
- Larger than 56% of Catholic elementary schools in California.
- Compared with 416 Catholic elementary schools in California.
Students by survey year
Total students reported in official records since 2011–12.
Students by grade
Student body
Member of
- National Catholic Educational Association
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 Catholic School
What grades does St. Mary's Catholic School serve?
St. Mary's Catholic School serves grades Pre-K–8.
How many students attend St. Mary's Catholic School?
About 229 students, with 17 students per teacher, according to official records.
How much is tuition at St. Mary's Catholic School?
Call the school to ask about tuition, financial aid and payment plans.
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