Quick Facts (2026-27)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-6
- Enrollment: 113 students
- Average class size: 20 students
- Application Deadline: May. 15
- Source: ✓Verified school update
St. Mary Catholic School
Quick Facts (2026-27)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-6
- Enrollment: 113 students
- Average class size: 20 students
- Application Deadline: May. 15
- Source: ✓Verified school update
School Rankings
St. Mary Catholic School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Kansas for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
School Facts
Student Body
Total Students
113 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
74%
State avg.: 24%
Academic Profile
Total Classroom Teachers
10 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
11:1
National avg.:
Average Class Size
20 students
Classroom Dress Code
Formal
Navy blue dress pants, red cardigan sweater, jumpers/skirts
School Membership(s)School Assoc.
Tuition & Financial Aid
Admission Deadline
May. 15
Tuition Notes
Tuition rates according to the number of children in the family. Please call for tuition amounts.
% on Financial Aid
5%
Average Financial Aid Grant
$200
Admissions Director
Michelle Mead
Admissions Associate
Lori Nieman
Application URL
Extracurriculars
Total ExtracurricularsTotal Extra-curric.
1 extracurricular
ExtracurricularsExtra-curric.
Track 4-6th grade
School Notes
- St Mary Elementary School provides an atmosphere that teaches Catholic values and morals, academic excellence, and multicultural awareness.
- We believe that instilling self discipline and promoting high expectations will develop life long Catholic leaders.
- St. Mary Catholic School welcomes all denominations.
Source: Verified school update
Frequently Asked Questions
What schools are St. Mary Catholic School often compared to?
St. Mary Catholic School is often viewed alongside schools like St. Dominic Elementary School by visitors of our site.
When is the application deadline for St. Mary Catholic School?
The application deadline for St. Mary Catholic School is May. 15.
Nearby ²ÝÁñÉçÇø Schools
Popular comparisons: St. Mary Catholic School vs. St. Dominic Elementary School
The nearest high school to St. Mary Catholic School is Syracuse Christian Academy (47.6 miles away)
The nearest elementary school and preschool is St. Dominic Elementary School (1.5 miles away)
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Distance: 1.5 mi
Gr: PK-6 | 138 students
Sports: 1
Catholic
617 J C St
Garden City, KS 67846
(620) 521-6232
Distance: 1.8 mi
Gr: PK-6 | 73 students
Avg. class size: 10 students
Christian
1404 E. Mary
Garden City, KS 67846
(620) 275-2816
Distance: 2.1 mi
Gr: K-8 | 21 students
Seventh Day Adventist
2710 N Fleming St
Garden City, KS 67846
(620) 275-9356
Distance: 47.6 mi
Gr: 2-10 | 10 students
Christian
1010 US-50 Scenic
Syracuse, KS 67878
(620) 384-5383
Distance: 49.3 mi
Gr: K-8 | 207 students
Avg. class size: 17 students
Sports: 7 | Extracurriculars: 1
Catholic
905 Central Avenue
Dodge City, KS 67801
(620) 227-6532
Distance: 47.6 mi
Gr: 2-10 | 10 students
Christian
1010 US-50 Scenic
Syracuse, KS 67878
(620) 384-5383
Distance: 59.9 mi
Gr: PK-10 | 45 students
Christian
505 E 1st St
Hugoton, KS 67951
(620) 544-7005
Distance: 64.9 mi
Gr: K-12 | 28 students
Alternative School (Baptist)
310 W Pancake Blvd
Liberal, KS 67901
(620) 624-7177
Distance: 99.0 mi
Gr: PK-12 | 56 students
1995 W 4th St
Colby, KS 67701
(785) 460-6419
Distance: 104.6 mi
Gr: 7-12 | 226 students
Catholic
1701 Hall St
Hays, KS 67601
(785) 625-6577
Distance: 1.5 mi
Gr: PK-6 | 138 students
Sports: 1
Catholic
617 J C St
Garden City, KS 67846
(620) 521-6232
Distance: 1.8 mi
Gr: PK-6 | 73 students
Avg. class size: 10 students
Christian
1404 E. Mary
Garden City, KS 67846
(620) 275-2816
Distance: 2.1 mi
Gr: K-8 | 21 students
Seventh Day Adventist
2710 N Fleming St
Garden City, KS 67846
(620) 275-9356
Distance: 47.6 mi
Gr: 2-10 | 10 students
Christian
1010 US-50 Scenic
Syracuse, KS 67878
(620) 384-5383
Distance: 49.3 mi
Gr: K-8 | 207 students
Avg. class size: 17 students
Sports: 7 | Extracurriculars: 1
Catholic
905 Central Avenue
Dodge City, KS 67801
(620) 227-6532
Distance: 1.5 mi
Gr: PK-6 | 138 students
Sports: 1
Catholic
617 J C St
Garden City, KS 67846
(620) 521-6232
Distance: 1.8 mi
Gr: PK-6 | 73 students
Avg. class size: 10 students
Christian
1404 E. Mary
Garden City, KS 67846
(620) 275-2816
Distance: 59.9 mi
Gr: PK-10 | 45 students
Christian
505 E 1st St
Hugoton, KS 67951
(620) 544-7005
Distance: 62.6 mi
Gr: PK-8 | 59 students
Catholic
510 S School St
Ness City, KS 67560
(785) 798-3530
Distance: 80.4 mi
Gr: PK-5 | 68 students
Catholic
725 Freeman Ave
Oakley, KS 67748
(785) 671-4451
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Miles
Quick Facts
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 20-24%)
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708 Taylor Ave
Garden City, KS 67846
(620) 805-7300
Garden City, KS 67846
(620) 805-7300
0.3 miles
Gr: K-4 | 221 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 94%
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
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4/
Bottom 50%10
1205 A Street
Garden City, KS 67846
(620) 805-8400
Garden City, KS 67846
(620) 805-8400
0.4 miles
Gr: K-6 | 285 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 90%
(Math: 16% | Reading: 18%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1412 N. Main St.
Garden City, KS 67846
(620) 805-8100
Garden City, KS 67846
(620) 805-8100
0.6 miles
Gr: 7-8 | 583 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 83%
(Math: 9% | Reading: 10%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
2720 Buffalo Way Blvd
Garden City, KS 67846
(620) 805-5400
Garden City, KS 67846
(620) 805-5400
0.7 miles
Gr: 9-12 | 1,946 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 81%
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: ≤10%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1312 N. 7th Street
Garden City, KS 67846
(620) 805-8600
Garden City, KS 67846
(620) 805-8600
0.7 miles
Gr: K-12 | 111 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 7:1 Minority enrollment: 80%
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