St. Mary's School
Diocesan school · Grades Pre-K–6
Ellis, KS
605 Monroe St, Ellis, KS 67637
Overall grade: A+
ChooseAPrivateSchool.com grade, from official facts compared with similar schools.
- A+Class size
- A-Years serving families
- BDiversity
What stands out
- Smaller classes than 97% of Catholic schools in Kansas
- Serving families in Ellis since at least 2011
St. Mary's School is a Catholic diocesan school in Ellis, Kansas, for students from pre-K through 6th grade. It has about 62 students and around 6 students per teacher, smaller classes than 97% of Catholic elementary schools in Kansas. It has been listed in official private school records since 2011–12. The school is part of the Diocese of Salina. Students attend about 7.5 hours a day, 162 days a year. Kansas has programs that can help pay tuition; ask the school whether it takes part.
At a glance
- Grades
- Grades Pre-K–6
- Students
- 62
- Teachers
- 11 (full-time equivalent)
- Students per teacher
- 5.6
- Boys and girls
- Coed · 28 girls, 34 boys
- Religious affiliation
- Catholic · Diocesan school
- Diocese
- Diocese of Salina
- School day
- About 7.5 hours
- School year
- 162 days
- Library
- Yes
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How it compares
- Smaller classes than 97% of Catholic elementary schools in Kansas (6 students per teacher).
- A smaller school: fewer students than 87% of Catholic elementary schools in Kansas.
- Compared with 70 Catholic elementary schools in Kansas.
Students by survey year
Total students reported in official records since 2011–12.
Students by grade
Student body
Member of
- National Catholic Educational Association
Help paying tuition in Kansas
These state programs can help pay private school tuition. Only participating schools can accept them, so ask St. Mary's School whether it takes part.
- Tax Credit for Low Income Students Scholarship Program · Tax-credit 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 School
What grades does St. Mary's School serve?
St. Mary's School serves grades Pre-K–6.
How many students attend St. Mary's School?
About 62 students, with 6 students per teacher, according to official records.
How much is tuition at St. Mary's School?
Call the school to ask about tuition, financial aid and payment plans. Kansas has programs that can help pay private school tuition; ask whether the school takes part.
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