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St. Mary's School

Parish school · Grades Pre-K–8

Marathon, WI

716 Market St, Marathon, WI 54448

Overall grade: B-

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

  • BClass size
  • B-Years serving families
  • BDiversity

What stands out

  • A Catholic school in Marathon

In Marathon, Wisconsin, St. Mary's School is a Catholic parish school for students from pre-K through 8th grade. About 170 students attend, with roughly 13 students per teacher. The school is part of the Diocese of La Crosse. The school day runs about 7 hours, 172 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–8
Students
170
Teachers
13 (full-time equivalent)
Students per teacher
13.1
Boys and girls
Coed · 75 girls, 95 boys
Religious affiliation
Catholic · Parish school
School day
About 7 hours
School year
172 days
Library
Yes

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    How it compares

    • Larger than 69% of Catholic elementary schools in Wisconsin.
    • Compared with 201 Catholic elementary schools in Wisconsin.

    Students by grade

    Pre-K17
    K21
    118
    217
    323
    422
    522
    615
    714
    818

    Student body

    White95%
    Hispanic or Latino3%
    Black2%
    Asian1%

    Member of

    • National Catholic Educational Association

    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 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 School

    What grades does St. Mary's School serve?

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

    How many students attend St. Mary's School?

    About 170 students, with 13 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. Wisconsin has programs that can help pay private school tuition; ask whether the school takes part.

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