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

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St. Mary School

315 West Cook Street
Portage, WI 53901

Tel: (608) 742-4998

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St. Mary School in Portage, WI offers co鈥揺d Catholic education for grades PK through 8 in a town setting.

Eablished in 1866, the school has a total enrollment of 170 students with an average class size of 16.

The udent鈥搕eacher ratio of 12:1, supported by 14 faculty members.

Approximately 3.4% of the udent body represents students of color.

Mary School holds membership in the National Catholic Educational Association and regional independent school associations.

Quick Facts (2026)

Top-Ranked WI School
Grades: Prekindergarten-8
Enrollment: 170 students
Average class size: 16 students
Application Deadline: None / Rolling
Source: Verified school update

Top Rankings

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

School Overview

School Membership(s)School Assoc.

National Catholic Educational Association (NCEA)
State or regional independent school association

Religious Affiliation

Catholic

Grades Offered

Grades Prekindergarten-8

Year Founded

1866

Student Body

Total Students

170 students

Student Body Type

Co-ed

% Students of Color

State avg.: 35%

Students by Grade

Academics and Faculty

Total Classroom Teachers

14 teachers

Student-Teacher Ratio

12:1

National avg.:

Average Class Size

16 students

Classroom Dress Code

Casual

Tuition and Acceptance Rate

Admission Deadline

None / Rolling

Application URL

Source: Verified school update

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Quick Facts (2026)

Top-Ranked WI School
Grades: Prekindergarten-8
Enrollment: 170 students
Average class size: 16 students
Application Deadline: None / Rolling
Source: Verified school update

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The average private school tuition in Columbia County, WI is $4,034 for elementary schools (read more about average private school tuition across the country).