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

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Quick Facts (2026-27)

Top Ranked GA School
Grades: Prekindergarten-8
Enrollment: 232 students
Yearly Tuition: $9,000
Acceptance rate: 95%
Average class size: 20 students
Application Deadline: None / Rolling
Source: 鉁�Verified school update

School Rankings

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

School Facts

Religious Affiliation

Catholic

Grades Offered

Grades Prekindergarten-8

Students By Grade

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Distribution of Students By Grade
Grade	St. Mary School
Nursery	13
Pre-K	38
Kind	24
1	24
2	21
3	14
4	23
5	23
6	23
7	10
8	19

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Year Founded

1945

School Calendar

School Motto

Show Courage, Seek Wisdom, and Share the Love of God

Student Body

Total Students

232 students

Student Body Type

Co-ed

% Students of Color

27%

State avg.: 28%

Academic Profile

Total Classroom Teachers

15 teachers

Student-Teacher Ratio

15:1

National avg.:

% Faculty w/Advanced Degree

20%

Average Class Size

20 students

School Membership(s)School Assoc.

National Catholic Educational Association (NCEA)
Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges (SACSCOC)

Tuition & Financial Aid

Admission Deadline

None / Rolling

Yearly Tuition Cost

$9,000

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Tuition Notes

PK-3 tuition is $7102 PK tuition is $8211 Elementary tuition is $7160-$8185 Middle School (6th-8th) tuition is $7500-$8500

% on Financial Aid

55%

Average Financial Aid Grant

$3,600

Acceptance Rate

95%

National avg.: 82%

Admissions Director

Christa Jackson

Admissions Associate

Christa Jackson

Application URL

Sports

Total Sports Offered

5 sports

Sports

BasketballCross Country

SoccerTennis

Volleyball

Extracurriculars

Total ExtracurricularsTotal Extra-curric.

7 extracurriculars

ExtracurricularsExtra-curric.

Club or Organization:

Chess ClubFellowship of Christian Athletes

Junior Beta ClubMath League

Student Government

Arts and Music Programs:

After School ArtDrama

School Notes

Saint Mary's Catholic School continues a tradition of academic excellence as we challenge students to become lifelong learners and dedicated Christian men and women.
We develop individual strengths by fostering critical thinking, setting high standards, and challenging each other to become virtuous, responsible human beings.
Our courage shines as we live the Gospel, always seeking the wisdom to understand God's will, as we share the love of God with all people.

Pre-K3 through 8th grade
55% Catholic and 45% Protestant
Members and Parishioners from over 30 local area churches
A parochial school with an average class size of 20 students
A Christian ministry where 35% of students receive tuition assistance
An intimate family atmosphere committed to involvement, support, and service
Reputation of academic excellence since 1945
Commitment to Christian values, principles, and teachings
Fully certified faculty
SACS (Southern Association of Colleges and Schools) Accredited since 1981
Balanced program of academics, social development and Christian formation
Emphasis on developing values, self-discipline, and work ethic
Record of alumni success both at public and private college prep programs
Safe learning environment
Financial aid available

Source: Verified school update

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How much does St. Mary School cost?

St. Mary School's tuition is approximately $9,000 for private students.

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St. Mary School is often viewed alongside schools like Darlington School by visitors of our site.

What is the acceptance rate of St. Mary School?

The acceptance rate of St. Mary School is 95%, which is higher than the national average of 80%.

What sports does St. Mary School offer?

St. Mary School offers 5 interscholastic sports: Basketball, Cross Country, Soccer, Tennis and Volleyball.

What is St. Mary School's ranking?

St. Mary School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Georgia for: Oldest founding date.

When is the application deadline for St. Mary School?

The application deadline for St. Mary School is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).

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The average private school tuition in Floyd County, GA is $12,935 for elementary schools (read more about average private school tuition across the country).

The average acceptance rate in Floyd County, GA is 78% (read more about average acceptance rates across the country).