Quick Facts (2026-27)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 104 students
- Yearly Tuition: $6,214
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: ✓Verified school update
St. Mary Catholic School
Quick Facts (2026-27)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 104 students
- Yearly Tuition: $6,214
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: ✓Verified school update
School Facts
Student Body
Total Students
104 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
16%
State avg.: 34%
Academic Profile
Total Classroom Teachers
12 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
9:1
National avg.:
Classroom Dress Code
Formal
Uniforms
School Membership(s)School Assoc.
Tuition & Financial Aid
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Yearly Tuition Cost
Tuition Notes
Tuition rate is for non-parishioner
Sports
Total Sports Offered
4 sports
Extracurriculars
Total ExtracurricularsTotal Extra-curric.
2 extracurriculars
ExtracurricularsExtra-curric.
Club or Organization:
Arts and Music Programs:
Builders Club
Arts and Music Programs:
Choir
School Notes
- St. Mary's Catholic School in Sycamore, Illinois, is grounded in the Catholic faith and strives to maximize each student's academic potential while encouraging life-long learning.
- We offer preschool, elementary, and a middle school that incorporates Catholic teaching and Christian family values in order to promote the spiritual, intellectual, and physical growth of our students.
- St. Mary's Catholic School in Sycamore, Illinois, is grounded in the Catholic faith and strives to maximize each student's academic potential while encouraging life-long learning. We offer preschool, elementary, and a middle school that incorporates Catholic teaching and Christian family values in order to promote the spiritual, intellectual, and physical growth of our students.
Source: Verified school update
Frequently Asked Questions
How much does St. Mary Catholic School cost?
St. Mary Catholic School's tuition is approximately $6,214 for private students.
What schools are St. Mary Catholic School often compared to?
St. Mary Catholic School is often viewed alongside schools like Aurora Christian Schools Sycamore Campus by visitors of our site.
What sports does St. Mary Catholic School offer?
St. Mary Catholic School offers 4 interscholastic sports: Basketball, Cross Country, Soccer and Volleyball.
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).
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Popular comparisons: St. Mary Catholic School vs. Aurora Christian Schools Sycamore Campus
The nearest high school to St. Mary Catholic School is Northwester Center For Autism (4.7 miles away)
The nearest elementary school and preschool is Aurora Christian Schools Sycamore Campus (0.8 miles away)
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Sports: 4 | Extracurriculars: 4
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