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St. Mary's School

Diocesan school · Grades K–8

Johnson City, TN

2211 E Lakeview Dr, Johnson City, TN 37601

Overall grade: B+

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

  • B+Class size
  • BYears serving families
  • ADiversity

What stands out

  • The only Catholic school in Johnson City

In Johnson City, Tennessee, St. Mary's School is a Catholic diocesan school for students from kindergarten through 8th grade. About 166 students attend, with roughly 11 students per teacher. The school is part of the Diocese of Knoxville. The school day runs about 7 hours, 176 days a year. Tennessee has programs that can help pay tuition; ask the school whether it takes part.

At a glance

Grades
Grades K–8
Students
166
Teachers
15.8 (full-time equivalent)
Students per teacher
10.5
Boys and girls
Coed · 96 girls, 70 boys
Religious affiliation
Catholic · Diocesan school
School day
About 7 hours
School year
176 days
Library
Yes

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    How it compares

    • A smaller school: fewer students than 70% of Catholic elementary schools in Tennessee.
    • Compared with 23 Catholic elementary schools in Tennessee.

    Students by grade

    Ungraded13
    K13
    TK16
    118
    215
    317
    417
    525
    68
    710
    814

    Student body

    White55%
    Hispanic or Latino21%
    Two or more races10%
    Black8%
    Asian4%
    American Indian or Alaska Native2%

    Member of

    • National Catholic Educational Association

    Help paying tuition in Tennessee

    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.

    More about Tennessee's programs →

    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 School

    What grades does St. Mary's School serve?

    St. Mary's School serves grades K–8.

    How many students attend St. Mary's School?

    About 166 students, with 11 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. Tennessee has programs that can help pay private school tuition; ask whether the school takes part.

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