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.
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 104 students
- Yearly Tuition: $6,214
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: Verified school update
School Overview
School Membership(s)School Assoc.
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-8
Student Body
Total Students
104 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
16%
State avg.: 34%
Students by Grade
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
12 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
9:1
National avg.:
Classroom Dress Code
Formal
Uniforms
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
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.
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).
Nearby 草榴社区 Schools
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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Location
Miles
Quick Facts
Aurora Christian Schools Sycamore Campus
(Christian)
355 N Cross St
Sycamore, IL 60178
(815) 895-8522
Sycamore, IL 60178
(815) 895-8522
0.8 miles
Gr: PK-5 | 127 students Avg. class size: 15 students Sports: 4 | Extracurrculars: 3 Tuition listed
Montessori Childrens House Of Sycamore And Dekalb
Montessori School
26555 Brickville Rd
Sycamore, IL 60178
(815) 895-0303
Sycamore, IL 60178
(815) 895-0303
2.5 miles
Gr: K | 4 students
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Daycare / Preschool
207 E Hillcrest Dr.
Dekalb, IL 60115
(815) 758-1541
Dekalb, IL 60115
(815) 758-1541
4.2 miles
Gr: NS-PK
315 N 6th St
Dekalb, IL 60115
(815) 787-4144
Dekalb, IL 60115
(815) 787-4144
4.7 miles
Gr: PK-12 | 85 students
210 Gurler Rd
Dekalb, IL 60115
(815) 756-7905
Dekalb, IL 60115
(815) 756-7905
7.3 miles
Gr: NS-8 | 253 students Avg. class size: 22 students Sports: 4 | Extracurrculars: 4 Tuition listed
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315 N 6th St
Dekalb, IL 60115
(815) 787-4144
Dekalb, IL 60115
(815) 787-4144
4.7 miles
Gr: PK-12 | 85 students
Notre Dame Academy
(Catholic)
10002 Harmony Hill Rd
Marengo, IL 60152
(815) 923-4350
Marengo, IL 60152
(815) 923-4350
15.4 miles
Gr: K-12 | 20 students
2700 W Highland Avenue
Elgin, IL 60124
(847) 695-0310
Elgin, IL 60124
(847) 695-0310
18.1 miles
Gr: PK-12 | 314 students Avg. class size: 20 students Sports: 6 | Extracurrculars: 9 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
1000 N Randall Rd
Elgin, IL 60123
(847) 214-3500
Elgin, IL 60123
(847) 214-3500
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Larkin Center School
Special Education School
515 Sports Way
Elgin, IL 60123
(847) 888-5200
Elgin, IL 60123
(847) 888-5200
19.8 miles
Gr: 1-12 | 57 students
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Location
Miles
Quick Facts
Aurora Christian Schools Sycamore Campus
(Christian)
355 N Cross St
Sycamore, IL 60178
(815) 895-8522
Sycamore, IL 60178
(815) 895-8522
0.8 miles
Gr: PK-5 | 127 students Avg. class size: 15 students Sports: 4 | Extracurrculars: 3 Tuition listed
315 N 6th St
Dekalb, IL 60115
(815) 787-4144
Dekalb, IL 60115
(815) 787-4144
4.7 miles
Gr: PK-12 | 85 students
210 Gurler Rd
Dekalb, IL 60115
(815) 756-7905
Dekalb, IL 60115
(815) 756-7905
7.3 miles
Gr: NS-8 | 253 students Avg. class size: 22 students Sports: 4 | Extracurrculars: 4 Tuition listed
First Christian School
(Baptist)
316 N Sycamore Street
Genoa, IL 60135
(815) 784-2616
Genoa, IL 60135
(815) 784-2616
8 miles
Gr: K-8 | 9 students
288 East Jefferson Avenue
Hampshire, IL 60140
(847) 683-3450
Hampshire, IL 60140
(847) 683-3450
11.5 miles
Gr: NS-8 | 96 students Avg. class size: 15 students Sports: 4 | Extracurrculars: 16 Tuition listed
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Location
Miles
Quick Facts
Aurora Christian Schools Sycamore Campus
(Christian)
355 N Cross St
Sycamore, IL 60178
(815) 895-8522
Sycamore, IL 60178
(815) 895-8522
0.8 miles
Gr: PK-5 | 127 students Avg. class size: 15 students Sports: 4 | Extracurrculars: 3 Tuition listed
Montessori Childrens House Of Sycamore And Dekalb
Montessori School
26555 Brickville Rd
Sycamore, IL 60178
(815) 895-0303
Sycamore, IL 60178
(815) 895-0303
2.5 miles
Gr: K | 4 students
Hillcrest Drive KinderCare ![Hillcrest Drive KinderCare Photo - Sensory Fun]( "Hillcrest Drive KinderCare Photo - Sensory Fun")
Daycare / Preschool
207 E Hillcrest Dr.
Dekalb, IL 60115
(815) 758-1541
Dekalb, IL 60115
(815) 758-1541
4.2 miles
Gr: NS-PK
315 N 6th St
Dekalb, IL 60115
(815) 787-4144
Dekalb, IL 60115
(815) 787-4144
4.7 miles
Gr: PK-12 | 85 students
210 Gurler Rd
Dekalb, IL 60115
(815) 756-7905
Dekalb, IL 60115
(815) 756-7905
7.3 miles
Gr: NS-8 | 253 students Avg. class size: 22 students Sports: 4 | Extracurrculars: 4 Tuition listed
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(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
(Math: 21% | Reading: 20%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
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(815) 562-4161
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(815) 562-4161
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(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 6-9%)
Rank:
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(815) 562-8251
Rochelle, IL 61068
(815) 562-8251
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(Math: 12% | Reading: 18%)
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1050 N 9th St
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(815) 562-6665
Rochelle, IL 61068
(815) 562-6665
9160.7 miles
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(Math: 2% | Reading: 7%)
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(815) 229-2400
Rockford, IL 61104
(815) 229-2400
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(815) 562-4520
Rochelle, IL 61068
(815) 562-4520
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