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St. Mary's School

Diocesan school · Grades Pre-K–7

Montrose, MO

608 Kansas Ave, Montrose, MO 64770

Overall grade: A

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

  • AClass size
  • A-Years serving families

What stands out

  • Smaller classes than 73% of Catholic schools in Missouri
  • Serving families in Montrose since at least 2011

St. Mary's School is a Catholic diocesan school in Montrose, Missouri, for students from pre-K through 7th grade. It has about 37 students and around 9 students per teacher, smaller classes than 73% of Catholic elementary schools in Missouri. Its enrollment has held steady since 2011–12. The school is part of the Diocese of Kansas City-St. Joseph. Students attend about 7.5 hours a day, 180 days a year. Missouri has programs that can help pay tuition; ask the school whether it takes part.

At a glance

Grades
Grades Pre-K–7
Students
37
Teachers
4 (full-time equivalent)
Students per teacher
9.2
Boys and girls
Coed · 17 girls, 20 boys
Religious affiliation
Catholic · Diocesan school
School day
About 7.5 hours
School year
180 days
Library
Yes

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    How it compares

    • Smaller classes than 73% of Catholic elementary schools in Missouri (9 students per teacher).
    • A smaller school: fewer students than 95% of Catholic elementary schools in Missouri.
    • Compared with 154 Catholic elementary schools in Missouri.

    Students by survey year

    36’11–1232’13–1421’15–1625’17–1830’19–2034’21–2237’23–24

    Total students reported in official records since 2011–12.

    Students by grade

    Pre-K3
    K7
    13
    27
    34
    43
    56
    63
    74

    Student body

    White97%
    Two or more races3%

    Member of

    • National Catholic Educational Association

    Help paying tuition in Missouri

    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–7.

    How many students attend St. Mary's School?

    About 37 students, with 9 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. Missouri has programs that can help pay private school tuition; ask whether the school takes part.

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