St. Mary School is an OCSAA accredited Catholic K through 8th grade school located in Marion, Ohio.We provide a Catholic education that focuses on academic excellence and spiritual guidance with highly qualified teachers in a safe, structured community.Our school helps students become self-disciplined, independent, life-long learners who grow to understand the obligations of human life, the dignity of the individual and the shared responsibility for our common good .Our school serves St. Mary Parish.
Quick Facts (2026)
- Top-Ranked OH School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 140 students
- Yearly Tuition: $6,165
- Average class size: 15 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: Verified school update
Top Rankings
Marion St. Mary School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Ohio for:
Category
Attribute
School History
School Overview
School Membership(s)School Assoc.
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-8
ADD/ADHD Support
Yes
Learning Difference Programs
Yes
Learning Programs Supported
English Learners, Reading Tutoring
Year Founded
1875
Summer School Offered
Yes
Campus Size
1 acre
Student Body
Total Students
140 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
45%
State avg.: 25%
Students by Grade
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
14 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
10:1
National avg.:
Average Class Size
15 students
Classroom Dress Code
Formal
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Yearly Tuition Cost
Sports
Total Sports Offered
5 sports
School Notes
- School Motto: Be Strong, Be Courageous, Do All Things in Love.
- School Mascot: Irish
- St. Mary School is an OCSAA accredited Catholic K through 8th grade school located in Marion, Ohio.We provide a Catholic education that focuses on academic excellence and spiritual guidance with highly qualified teachers in a safe, structured community.Our school helps students become self-disciplined, independent, life-long learners who grow to understand the obligations of human life, the dignity of the individual and the shared responsibility for our common good.Our school serves St. Mary Parish.
Source: Verified school update
Frequently Asked Questions
How much does Marion St. Mary School cost?
Marion St. Mary School's tuition is approximately $6,165 for private students.
What sports does Marion St. Mary School offer?
Marion St. Mary School offers 5 interscholastic sports: Basketball, Bowling, Cross Country, Indoor Soccer and Soccer.
What is Marion St. Mary School's ranking?
Marion St. Mary School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Ohio for: Oldest founding date.
When is the application deadline for Marion St. Mary School?
The application deadline for Marion St. Mary School is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
Nearby 草榴社区 Schools
The nearest high school, elementary school and preschool to Marion St. Mary School is Wayside Christian School (15.6 miles away)
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Wayside Christian School
(Baptist)
2345 Kerstetter Rd
Bucyrus, OH 44820
(419) 562-5930
Bucyrus, OH 44820
(419) 562-5930
15.6 miles
Gr: PK-12 | 106 students
220 S Main Street
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Mount Gilead, OH 43338
(419) 946-5990
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4863 Us Highway 42
Mount Gilead, OH 43338
(419) 946-5990
Mount Gilead, OH 43338
(419) 946-5990
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Center For Autism / Dyslexia - Bucyrus
Special Education School
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(419) 617-3375
Bucyrus, OH 44820
(419) 617-3375
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310 N 8th St.
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(419) 294-1395
Upper Sandusky, OH 43351
(419) 294-1395
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Location
Miles
Quick Facts
Wayside Christian School
(Baptist)
2345 Kerstetter Rd
Bucyrus, OH 44820
(419) 562-5930
Bucyrus, OH 44820
(419) 562-5930
15.6 miles
Gr: PK-12 | 106 students
220 S Main Street
Mount Gilead, OH 43338
(419) 946-5990
Mount Gilead, OH 43338
(419) 946-5990
16.1 miles
Gr: PK-12 | 304 students Avg. class size: 14 students Sports: 6 | Extracurrculars: 1 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
4863 Us Highway 42
Mount Gilead, OH 43338
(419) 946-5990
Mount Gilead, OH 43338
(419) 946-5990
16.4 miles
Gr: K-12 | 149 students
Center For Autism / Dyslexia - Bucyrus
Special Education School
1630 E Southern Ave
Bucyrus, OH 44820
(419) 617-3375
Bucyrus, OH 44820
(419) 617-3375
17 miles
Gr: 1-10 | 26 students
45 Belle Avenue
Delaware, OH 43015
(740) 363-8425
Delaware, OH 43015
(740) 363-8425
21.8 miles
Gr: PK-12 | 420 students Avg. class size: 30 students Sports: 10 | Extracurrculars: 11 Tuition listed
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Location
Miles
Quick Facts
Wayside Christian School
(Baptist)
2345 Kerstetter Rd
Bucyrus, OH 44820
(419) 562-5930
Bucyrus, OH 44820
(419) 562-5930
15.6 miles
Gr: PK-12 | 106 students
220 S Main Street
Mount Gilead, OH 43338
(419) 946-5990
Mount Gilead, OH 43338
(419) 946-5990
16.1 miles
Gr: PK-12 | 304 students Avg. class size: 14 students Sports: 6 | Extracurrculars: 1 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
4863 Us Highway 42
Mount Gilead, OH 43338
(419) 946-5990
Mount Gilead, OH 43338
(419) 946-5990
16.4 miles
Gr: K-12 | 149 students
Center For Autism / Dyslexia - Bucyrus
Special Education School
1630 E Southern Ave
Bucyrus, OH 44820
(419) 617-3375
Bucyrus, OH 44820
(419) 617-3375
17 miles
Gr: 1-10 | 26 students
St. Peter School
(Catholic)
310 N 8th St.
Upper Sandusky, OH 43351
(419) 294-1395
Upper Sandusky, OH 43351
(419) 294-1395
18.3 miles
Gr: PK-6 | 133 students Avg. class size: 30 students Extracurrculars: 1 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
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Location
Miles
Quick Facts
Wayside Christian School
(Baptist)
2345 Kerstetter Rd
Bucyrus, OH 44820
(419) 562-5930
Bucyrus, OH 44820
(419) 562-5930
15.6 miles
Gr: PK-12 | 106 students
220 S Main Street
Mount Gilead, OH 43338
(419) 946-5990
Mount Gilead, OH 43338
(419) 946-5990
16.1 miles
Gr: PK-12 | 304 students Avg. class size: 14 students Sports: 6 | Extracurrculars: 1 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
St. Peter School
(Catholic)
310 N 8th St.
Upper Sandusky, OH 43351
(419) 294-1395
Upper Sandusky, OH 43351
(419) 294-1395
18.3 miles
Gr: PK-6 | 133 students Avg. class size: 30 students Extracurrculars: 1 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Grace Community School and PreSchool
(Christian)
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(740) 363-5800
Delaware, OH 43015
(740) 363-5800
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Gr: NS-8 | 130 students Avg. class size: 12 students Tuition & acceptance rate listed
St. Joseph Catholic School
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Galion, OH 44833
(419) 468-5436
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(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
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Quick Facts
(Math: 75-79% | Reading: 70-74%)
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Rank:
9/
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21511 Main St
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Raymond, OH 43067
(937) 246-2861
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Rank:
Rank:
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420 Grove St
Richwood, OH 43344
(740) 943-3113
Richwood, OH 43344
(740) 943-3113
9261.4 miles
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(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 65-69%)
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Rank:
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401 N Franklin St
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(740) 943-3012
Richwood, OH 43344
(740) 943-3012
9261.7 miles
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(Math: 64% | Reading: 67%)
Rank:
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12555 Mulvane Rd
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(740) 943-2369
Richwood, OH 43344
(740) 943-2369
9261.8 miles
Gr: 6-8 | 325 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 5%
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
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Marion, OH 43302
(740) 383-5118
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