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St. Mary's Catholic School

Parish school · Grades Pre-K–8

Ponca City, OK

415 S 7th St, Ponca City, OK 74601

Overall grade: A+

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

  • AClass size
  • B+Years serving families
  • ADiversity

What stands out

  • The only Catholic school in Ponca City
  • Smaller classes than 78% of Catholic schools in Oklahoma
  • Serving families in Ponca City since at least 2011

St. Mary's Catholic School is a Catholic parish school in Ponca City, Oklahoma, for students from pre-K through 8th grade. It has about 81 students and around 8 students per teacher, smaller classes than 78% of Catholic elementary schools in Oklahoma. The school is part of the Archdiocese of Oklahoma City. Students attend about 7.5 hours a day, 180 days a year. Oklahoma has programs that can help pay tuition; ask the school whether it takes part.

At a glance

Grades
Grades Pre-K–8
Students
81
Teachers
10 (full-time equivalent)
Students per teacher
8.1
Boys and girls
Coed · 47 girls, 34 boys
Religious affiliation
Catholic · Parish school
School day
About 7.5 hours
School year
180 days
Library
Yes

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    How it compares

    • Smaller classes than 78% of Catholic elementary schools in Oklahoma (8 students per teacher).
    • A smaller school: fewer students than 87% of Catholic elementary schools in Oklahoma.
    • Compared with 23 Catholic elementary schools in Oklahoma.

    Students by survey year

    110’11–12116’13–1494’17–18101’19–2087’21–2281’23–24

    Total students reported in official records since 2011–12.

    Students by grade

    Pre-K24
    K17
    110
    212
    39
    46
    55
    612
    76
    84

    Student body

    White52%
    Hispanic or Latino30%
    Asian7%
    Two or more races4%
    Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander4%
    Black2%
    American Indian or Alaska Native1%

    Member of

    • National Catholic Educational Association

    Help paying tuition in Oklahoma

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

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    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'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 81 students, with 8 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. Oklahoma has programs that can help pay private school tuition; ask whether the school takes part.

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