St. Marys School
Parish school · Grades Pre-K–8
Bloomington, IL
603 W Jackson St, Bloomington, IL 61701
Overall grade: A+
ChooseAPrivateSchool.com grade, from official facts compared with similar schools.
- AClass size
- B+Years serving families
- A+Diversity
What stands out
- The smallest classes of any Catholic school in Bloomington
- Smaller classes than 76% of Catholic schools in Illinois
St. Marys School is a Catholic parish school in Bloomington, Illinois, for students from pre-K through 8th grade. It has about 125 students and around 10 students per teacher, smaller classes than 76% of Catholic elementary schools in Illinois. Its enrollment has held steady since 2013–14. The school is part of the Diocese of Peoria. Students attend about 8.5 hours a day, 176 days a year.
At a glance
- Grades
- Grades Pre-K–8
- Students
- 125
- Teachers
- 12.8 (full-time equivalent)
- Students per teacher
- 9.8
- Boys and girls
- Coed · 73 girls, 52 boys
- Religious affiliation
- Catholic · Parish school
- Diocese
- Diocese of Peoria
- School day
- About 8.5 hours
- School year
- 176 days
- Library
- Yes
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How it compares
- Smaller classes than 76% of Catholic elementary schools in Illinois (10 students per teacher).
- A smaller school: fewer students than 76% of Catholic elementary schools in Illinois.
- Compared with 285 Catholic elementary schools in Illinois.
Students by survey year
Total students reported in official records since 2013–14.
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. Marys School
What grades does St. Marys School serve?
St. Marys School serves grades Pre-K–8.
How many students attend St. Marys School?
About 125 students, with 10 students per teacher, according to official records.
How much is tuition at St. Marys School?
Call the school to ask about tuition, financial aid and payment plans.
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