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

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Quick Facts (2026-27)

Top Ranked TX School
Grades: Prekindergarten-12
Enrollment: 269 students
Yearly Tuition: $8,000
Acceptance rate: 98%
Average class size: 20 students
Application Deadline: Dec. 31 / Aug. 1 / rolling
Source: 鉁�Verified school update

School Rankings

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

School Facts

Religious Affiliation

Catholic

Grades Offered

Grades Prekindergarten-12

Students By Grade

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Distribution of Students By Grade
Grade	St. Mary's Catholic School
Pre-K	25
Kind	28
1	21
2	33
3	17
4	17
5	21
6	24
7	22
8	18
9	10
10	12
11	12
12	9

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ADD/ADHD Support

Yes

Learning Difference Programs

Yes

Learning Programs Supported

Dyslexia, Reading Intervention, Mild Learning Differences

Year Founded

1896

School Calendar

Campus Size

45 acres

School Motto

An Education for Eternity, Centered on Christ!

Student Body

Total Students

269 students

Student Body Type

Co-ed

% Students of Color

29%

State avg.: 42%

Academic Profile

Total Classroom Teachers

29 teachers

Student-Teacher Ratio

9:1

National avg.:

% Faculty w/Advanced Degree

34%

Average Class Size

20 students

Classroom Dress Code

Formal

Khaki, plaid, and Royal Blue Logo Shirts

Number of AP Courses

6 courses

List of Courses Offered

Advanced Courses

American LiteratureCalculus

LatinPhysics

Political and Economic TheoryU.S. History

School Membership(s)School Assoc.

National Catholic Educational Association (NCEA)
Cognia (formerly AdvancED / SACS CASI / NCA CASI) (Cognia)
Texas Catholic Conference Education Department (TCCED)

Tuition & Financial Aid

Admission Deadline

Dec. 31 / Aug. 1 / rolling

Yearly Tuition Cost

$8,000

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Tuition Notes

PK3 & PK4 $9,100 K-8th $8,750 High School $11,100 There are discounts for Catholic Parishioners.

% on Financial Aid

20%

Average Financial Aid Grant

$500

Acceptance Rate

98%

National avg.: 82%

Admissions Director

Braden Lynch

Application URL

Sports

Total Sports Offered

8 sports

Sports

BasketballCheering

Cross CountryFlag Football

FootballSoccer

Track and FieldVolleyball

School Mascot

Rams

Extracurriculars

Total ExtracurricularsTotal Extra-curric.

13 extracurriculars

ExtracurricularsExtra-curric.

Club or Organization:

Chess ClassNational Honor Society (NEHS, NJHS, NHS)

草榴社区 School Interscholastic AssociationProgram of After School Enrichment

Arts and Music Programs:

ArtCooking Classes

Guitar LessonsHandbell Choir

LegosLiturgical Ministry

Piano LessonsVocal Choir

Recreational Athletic Programs:

Recreational Sports

School Notes

An Education for Eternity, Centered on Christ!
Rooted in a faithful Catholic community, St. Mary's Catholic School forms joyful disciples of Jesus Christ by cultivating a love of all that is true, beautiful, and good.
We foster the virtuous habits of wisdom, knowledge, and understanding through the inspiration of wonder and awe, guided by an integrated curriculum steeped in a tradition of the best that has been thought or imagined.
Imbued with a supernatural vision, students are free to live in accordance with the truth, so that they may love and serve the Lord, attaining happiness in this life and for eternity.
St. Mary's Catholic School is a part of St. Mary of the Assumption Parishin the Diocese of Austin and is dedicated to an outstanding Classical education informed by the wisdom of the Catholic intellectual and spiritual tradition.

St. Mary`s Catholic School is a classical school in that we pattern our education after the classical model of education - the dominant educational paradigm from the time of the ancient Greeks up until the end of the nineteenth century.
Classical education seeks to educate students in a way that goes beyond departmentalization, test preparation, and "self expression". It strives to lead students to discover knowledge that is ordered, coherent, integrated, and is rooted in the wisdom of the past, particularly in western civilization. The study of Latin, Art, and Music is integral to classical formation. By soaking in the best that has ever been thought, written, spoken, painted, created, composed, or performed, whether or not it has fallen out of favor with modernity, a love for all things true, beautiful, and good is cultivated.
Classical educators stir up in their students wonder and awe at the beauty of the universe and the goodness of heroic virtue, which propels their natural curiosity into lifelong self-motivated learning and mastering the art of living well.
We believe the purpose of education to be the cultivation of whole human beings, not just the preparation of students for a particular job or function in society. It is called a "liberal" education because it makes men free: It equips them to live and to continue learning. (The Latin word liber means "free.") The goal of classical education, in other words, is not to teach people how to do a job but rather to teach them how to be human beings in their fullest capacity - as we are created in the Divine Image of God.
St. Mary's views knowledge as a coherent whole and the various disciplines as unified in their purpose to know Truth (Christ) in our world, in our hearts, in our souls, and in our fellow human beings. Thus the various elements in the classical curriculum (traditionally music, gymnastics, the seven liberal arts (trivium and quadrivium), philosophy, and theology) are not taught as disjointed enterprises but as multiple facets of a coherent pursuit of truth. All of these disciplines function together and build on each other to provide a coherent understanding of the universe, which ultimately allows us to know God in the deepest sense.

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Frequently Asked Questions

How much does St. Mary's Catholic School cost?

St. Mary's Catholic School's tuition is approximately $8,000 for private students and $40 for summer students.

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

St. Mary's Catholic School is often viewed alongside schools like St. Helen Catholic School by visitors of our site.

What is the acceptance rate of St. Mary's Catholic School?

The acceptance rate of St. Mary's Catholic School is 98%, which is higher than the national average of 83%.

What sports does St. Mary's Catholic School offer?

St. Mary's Catholic School offers 8 interscholastic sports: Basketball, Cheering, Cross Country, Flag Football, Football, Soccer, Track and Field and Volleyball.

What is St. Mary's Catholic School's ranking?

St. Mary's Catholic School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Texas for: Largest student body, Most extracurriculars offered and Oldest founding date.

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

The application deadline for St. Mary's Catholic School is Dec. 31 / Aug. 1 / rolling (applications are due on Dec. 31 / Aug. 1 but additional applications are reviewed year-round as space permits ).

School Reviews

5.00 out of 5 (3 reviews)

5 3/25/2020

I have enjoyed teaching at St. Mary's for many years. The small class size and personal attention along with faith-based learning has made teaching here truly a beautiful profession.

- Posted by Teacher - insite

5 2/11/2020

This is a superb school. My eldest wasn't getting the attention she needed at the public school so we switched and now she's thriving. Worth every cent. My only complaint is that it's a 30 minute drive to get there and a 30 minute drive to get home.

- Posted by Parent - jdb1a1

5 9/4/2019

AWESOME school! They transitioned last year to a classical curriculum, which is rigorous without being overbearing. The students are challenged in a good way and seem to thrive on it. I had 3 students go through and all are excelling at their new schools (Unfortunately, SMCS only goes through grade 8). The faculty and staff are the best, and everyone really cares about each other (BIG difference from other schools we were in). The icing on the cake is that my children lived their Catholic faith while in school!

- Posted by Parent - ProfLou

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The average private school tuition in Williamson County, TX is $15,021 for elementary schools and $15,660 for high schools (read more about average private school tuition across the country).

The average acceptance rate in Williamson County, TX is 90% (read more about average acceptance rates across the country).