St. Mary's Elementary School
Diocesan school · Grades Pre-K–5
Altoona, WI
1828 Lynn Ave, Altoona, WI 54720
Overall grade: B+
ChooseAPrivateSchool.com grade, from official facts compared with similar schools.
- B+Class size
- A-Years serving families
- BDiversity
What stands out
- Serving families in Altoona since at least 2011
In Altoona, Wisconsin, St. Mary's Elementary School is a Catholic diocesan school for students from pre-K through 5th grade. About 95 students attend, with roughly 11 students per teacher. It has been listed in official private school records since 2011–12. The school is part of the Diocese of La Crosse. The school day runs about 6.5 hours, 173 days a year. Wisconsin has programs that can help pay tuition; ask the school whether it takes part.
At a glance
- Grades
- Grades Pre-K–5
- Students
- 95
- Teachers
- 8.3 (full-time equivalent)
- Students per teacher
- 11.4
- Boys and girls
- Coed · 53 girls, 42 boys
- Religious affiliation
- Catholic · Diocesan school
- Diocese
- Diocese of La Crosse
- School day
- About 6.5 hours
- School year
- 173 days
- Library
- Yes
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How it compares
- A smaller school: fewer students than 61% of Catholic elementary schools in Wisconsin.
- Compared with 201 Catholic elementary schools in Wisconsin.
Students by survey year
Total students reported in official records since 2011–12.
Students by grade
Student body
Help paying tuition in Wisconsin
These state programs can help pay private school tuition. Only participating schools can accept them, so ask St. Mary's Elementary School whether it takes part.
- Parental Choice Program · 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's Elementary School
What grades does St. Mary's Elementary School serve?
St. Mary's Elementary School serves grades Pre-K–5.
How many students attend St. Mary's Elementary School?
About 95 students, with 11 students per teacher, according to official records.
How much is tuition at St. Mary's Elementary School?
Call the school to ask about tuition, financial aid and payment plans. Wisconsin has programs that can help pay private school tuition; ask whether the school takes part.
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