St. Mary Catholic School (Top Ranked 草榴社区 School for 2026-27)

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About the School

Saint Mary Catholic School is committed to academic excellence in a value-based educational setting.
Our commitment to excellence is demonstrated by being in the top ten percent of the nation with our test scores and we have Blue Ribbon School status.
The community of priests, deacons, religious, administrators, teachers, staff, parents, and students work together toward our school's high standards.
Our school has remained a viable entity to our community for 70 years.
Catholic Schools provide a setting and a means of passing on the Church's teachings to the next generation.
In Catholic Schools liturgy, prayer, and all forms of faith practice are incorporated into school life.
Saint Mary School proclaims the Gospel message and provides a distinctive Christian environment in which doctrine is taught and beliefs are practiced with exceptionally high academic standards.
This integration of faith with school life develops students whose values are centered on the teachings of Jesus Christ.
Through experiencing the Gospel message, students develop an inner faith, which sustains them throughout their lives.

Quick Facts (2026-27)

Top Ranked FL School
Grades: Prekindergarten-8
Enrollment: 408 students
Application Deadline: None / Rolling
Source: 鉁�Verified school update

School Rankings

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

School Facts

Religious Affiliation

Catholic

Grades Offered

Grades Prekindergarten-8

Students By Grade

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Distribution of Students By Grade
Grade	St. Mary Catholic School
Pre-K	55
Kind	34
1	43
2	53
3	37
4	38
5	30
6	50
7	28
8	40

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Year Founded

1946

School Calendar

Student Body

Total Students

408 students

Student Body Type

Co-ed

% Students of Color

34%

State avg.: 48%

Academic Profile

Total Classroom Teachers

29 teachers

Student-Teacher Ratio

14:1

National avg.:

Classroom Dress Code

Casual

Uniform

List of Courses Offered

School Membership(s)School Assoc.

National Catholic Educational Association (NCEA)
Other religious school association(s)

Tuition & Financial Aid

Admission Deadline

None / Rolling

Sports

Total Sports Offered

6 sports

Sports

BasketballCross Country

GolfSoccer

TennisVolleyball

Extracurriculars

Total ExtracurricularsTotal Extra-curric.

3 extracurriculars

ExtracurricularsExtra-curric.

Club or Organization:

Middle School Sports Program

Arts and Music Programs:

BandDrama

School Notes

Saint Mary School is committed to academic excellence in a value-based educational setting. Our commitment to excellence can be seen as being in the top ten percent of the nation with our test scores for all private and public schools and Blue Ribbon School status. The community of priests, deacons, religious, administrators, teachers, staff, parents and students work together toward the school脙炉脗驴脗陆s high standards. With each person taking on their responsibilities, our school has remained a viable entity to our community for sixty-two years. Catholic Schools provide a setting and a means of passing on the Church脙炉脗驴脗陆s teachings to the next generation. In Catholic Schools, liturgy, prayer, and all forms of faith practice are incorporated into school life. Saint Mary School proclaims the Gospel message and provides a distinctive Christian environment in which doctrine is taught and beliefs are practiced. This integration of faith with school life develops students whose values are centered on the teachings of Jesus Christ. Through experiencing the Gospel message, students develop an inner faith, which sustains them throughout their lives.

Source: Verified school update

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Frequently Asked Questions

What schools are St. Mary Catholic School often compared to?

St. Mary Catholic School is often viewed alongside schools like Calvary Christian Academy & Preschool by visitors of our site.

What sports does St. Mary Catholic School offer?

St. Mary Catholic School offers 6 interscholastic sports: Basketball, Cross Country, Golf, Soccer, Tennis and Volleyball.

What is St. Mary Catholic School's ranking?

St. Mary Catholic School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Florida for: Largest student body and Oldest founding date.

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

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

School Reviews

5.00 out of 5 (2 reviews)

5 4/2/2025

Purple Star School has experienced certified teachers, buses available, a before and after school program, and a lot of clubs and activities, all in a genuinely faith-filled environment. Highly recommended.

- Posted by Parent - Cronin

5 11/12/2014

St Marys'' school in FWB Florida have the most caring educators and faculty members that I have ever experienced. My children are excited to attend school daily. The faculty has made such an impact on their lives. We are so blessed.

- Posted by Parent - schuk

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