St. Mary's Central School (2025-26 Profile)

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St. Mary's Central School

226 West Main Street
Saint Clairsville, OH 43950

Tel: (304) 695-3189

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St. Mary's Central School is a Catholic School with Pre-K to 8th Grade and is part of the Diocese of Steubenville.

Our school offers a secure environment with individual growth and well being, opportunity for parent involvement, and communication among principal, teachers, and parents to ensure student progress.

Our mission as a Catholic community is to make our faith in Christ the center of our lives and source of all our actions.

We provide formation in faith, characterized by love, service, and respectful dialogue.

The faculty, staff, parents, and parish are dedicated to a superior educational system, which is firmly rooted in the Catholic faith.

We will provide our young people with the foundation necessary to meet the challenges of the future.

Quick Facts (2025-26)

Grades: Prekindergarten-8
Enrollment: 134 students
Yearly Tuition: $2,425
Acceptance rate: 95%
Average class size: 16 students
Application Deadline: Oct. 1 / rolling
Source: Verified school update

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School Overview

School Membership(s)School Assoc.

National Catholic Educational Association (NCEA)
Other religious school association(s)

Religious Affiliation

Catholic

Grades Offered

Grades Prekindergarten-8

Learning Difference Programs

Yes

Year Founded

1958

Student Body

Total Students

134 students

Student Body Type

Co-ed

% Students of Color

State avg.: 25%

Students by Grade

St. Mary's Central School Student By Grade

Academics and Faculty

Total Classroom Teachers

11 teachers

Student-Teacher Ratio

12:1

National avg.:

% Faculty w/Advanced Degree

Average Class Size

16 students

Classroom Dress Code

Casual

uniform polo shirt, slacks, skirt

Tuition and Acceptance Rate

Admission Deadline

Oct. 1 / rolling

Yearly Tuition Cost

$2,425

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Tuition Notes

Tuition is parishioner or non-parishioner based. Contact school for all tuition rates.

% on Financial Aid

25%

Average Financial Aid Grant

$500

Acceptance Rate

95%

National avg.: 81%

Sports

Total Sports Offered

6 sports

Sports

BasketballCheering

FootballTrack and Field

VolleyballWrestling

Extracurriculars

Total ExtracurricularsTotal Extra-curric.

2 extracurriculars

ExtracurricularsExtra-curric.

French ClubRobotics Program for Grades 5 through 8

Source: Verified school update

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

St. Mary's Central School's tuition is approximately $2,425 for private students.

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

St. Mary's Central School is often viewed alongside schools like East Richland Christian Schools by visitors of our site.

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

The acceptance rate of St. Mary's Central School is 95%, which is higher than the national average of 84%.

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

St. Mary's Central School offers 6 interscholastic sports: Basketball, Cheering, Football, Track and Field, Volleyball and Wrestling.

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

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

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Quick Facts (2025-26)

Grades: Prekindergarten-8
Enrollment: 134 students
Yearly Tuition: $2,425
Acceptance rate: 95%
Average class size: 16 students
Application Deadline: Oct. 1 / rolling
Source: Verified school update

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Did You Know?

The average private school tuition in Ohio is $9,373 for elementary schools and $13,451 for high schools (read more about average private school tuition across the country).

The average acceptance rate in Ohio is 84% (read more about average acceptance rates across the country).