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St. Mary Elementary School

1416 Main St Mount Vernon, IL 62864

Quick Facts (2026-27)

  • Grades: Kindergarten-8
  • Enrollment: 93 students
  • Yearly Tuition: $4,160
  • Application Deadline: None / Rolling
  • Source: ✓Verified school update
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Quick Facts (2026-27)

  • Grades: Kindergarten-8
  • Enrollment: 93 students
  • Yearly Tuition: $4,160
  • Application Deadline: None / Rolling
  • Source: ✓Verified school update

School Rankings

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

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School Facts

Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-8
Students By Grade
School Motto
A Catholic family raising scholars, citizens & saints

Student Body

Total Students
93 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
13%
State avg.: 34%

Academic Profile

Total Classroom Teachers
10 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
9:1
National avg.:
School Membership(s)School Assoc.

Tuition & Financial Aid

Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Yearly Tuition Cost
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School Notes

  • St. Mary School, Grades K-8 strives to develop a deep sense of faith, love and service as the basis for a quality education.
  • We are committed to the moral, educational and social development of the child and to the creation of a desire for life-long learning.
  • As a ministry of St. Mary Parish, we are dedicated to developing Christian values reflecting the Catholic faith.
  • The faculty, staff and parents work together to create a loving, nurturing Catholic family atmosphere.
  • Within this environment, we serve the community of God through the children entrusted to St. Mary School.
  • We lovingly welcome children from Saint Mary Parish, other Catholic parishes and families of all faiths who desire such an education for their children.
  • St. Mary School, Grades K-8 strives to develop a deep sense of faith, love and service as the basis for a quality education.
  • We are committed to the moral, educational and social development of the child and to the creation of a desire for life-long learning.
  • As a ministry of St. Mary Parish, we are dedicated to developing Christian values reflecting the Catholic faith.
  • The faculty, staff and parents work together to create a loving, nurturing Catholic family atmosphere.
  • Within this environment, we serve the community of God through the children entrusted to St. Mary School.
  • We lovingly welcome children from Saint Mary Parish, other Catholic parishes and families of all faiths who desire such an education for their children.
Source: Verified school update

Frequently Asked Questions

How much does St. Mary Elementary School cost?
St. Mary Elementary School's tuition is approximately $4,160 for private students.
What schools are St. Mary Elementary School often compared to?
St. Mary Elementary School is often viewed alongside schools like Victory Christian Academy, Mt. Vernon Christian School by visitors of our site.
When is the application deadline for St. Mary Elementary School?
The application deadline for St. Mary Elementary School is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).

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The average private school tuition in Illinois is $10,904 for elementary schools and $15,812 for high schools (read more about average private school tuition across the country).
The average acceptance rate in Illinois is 85% (read more about average acceptance rates across the country).

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