St. Mary Catholic Community School (Top-Ranked �� School for 2026)

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St. Mary Catholic Community School

St. Mary Catholic Community School serves 468 students in grades Prekindergarten-8, is a member of the National Catholic Educational Association (NCEA).

The student:teacher of St. Mary Catholic Community School is 19:1 and the school's religious affiliation is Catholic.

Quick Facts (2026)

Top-Ranked IN School
Grades: Prekindergarten-8
Enrollment: 468 students
Yearly Tuition: $4,240
Application Deadline: None / Rolling
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)

Top Rankings

St. Mary Catholic Community School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Indiana for:

School Overview

School Membership(s)School Assoc.

National Catholic Educational Association (NCEA)

Religious Affiliation

Catholic

Grades Offered

Grades Prekindergarten-8

Year Founded

1872

School Calendar

Student Body

Total Students

468 students

Student Body Type

Co-ed

% Students of Color

13%

State avg.: 26%

Students by Grade

St. Mary Catholic Community School Student By Grade

Academics and Faculty

Total Classroom Teachers

25 teachers

Student-Teacher Ratio

19:1

National avg.:

Tuition and Acceptance Rate

Admission Deadline

None / Rolling

Yearly Tuition Cost

$4,240

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School Notes

Sample of notable school alumni/alumnae:
- Abi Small - Current student at Marquette University, member of National Honor Society.
- Nikki Gerodemos - Earned Indiana 'Rising Star' Honors.
- Kathryn Strimbu - Valedictorian at Andrean High School, University of Notre Dame attendee.

Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)

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Frequently Asked Questions

How much does St. Mary Catholic Community School cost?

St. Mary Catholic Community School's tuition is approximately $4,240 for private students.

Who are famous alumni from St. Mary Catholic Community School?

St. Mary Catholic Community School famous alumni include: Abi Small - Current student at Marquette University, member of National Honor Society., Nikki Gerodemos - Earned Indiana 'Rising Star' Honors. and Kathryn Strimbu - Valedictorian at Andrean High School, University of Notre Dame attendee..

What is St. Mary Catholic Community School's ranking?

St. Mary Catholic Community School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Indiana for: Least expensive tuition, Largest student body and Oldest founding date.

When is the application deadline for St. Mary Catholic Community School?

The application deadline for St. Mary Catholic Community School is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).

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Quick Facts (2026)

Top-Ranked IN School
Grades: Prekindergarten-8
Enrollment: 468 students
Yearly Tuition: $4,240
Application Deadline: None / Rolling
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)

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Did You Know?

The average private school tuition in Lake County, IN is $7,290 for elementary schools and $7,482 for high schools (read more about average private school tuition across the country).

The average acceptance rate in Lake County, IN is 82% (read more about average acceptance rates across the country).