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St. Mary School

315 West Cook Street
Portage, WI 53901
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:

Category
Attribute
School History

School Overview

Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-8
Year Founded
1866

Student Body

Total Students
170 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
3%
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
Source: Verified school update

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

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