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

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Quick Facts (2026-27)

Top Ranked IL School
Grades: Prekindergarten-8
Enrollment: 273 students
Average class size: 23 students
Application Deadline: None / Rolling
Source: 鉁�Verified school update

School Rankings

St. Mary School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Illinois 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
Pre-K	33
Kind	12
1	21
2	30
3	30
4	25
5	33
6	27
7	31
8	31

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ADD/ADHD Support

Yes

Learning Difference Programs

Yes

Learning Programs Supported

Literacy programs to conduct response intervention

Year Founded

1855

Awards

Blue Ribbon School - Selected in 2008, 2014

School Motto

鈥淭ogether We Will Do Great Things鈥� Faith - Community - Academics

Student Body

Total Students

273 students

Student Body Type

Co-ed

% Students of Color

34%

State avg.: 34%

Academic Profile

Total Classroom Teachers

15 teachers

Student-Teacher Ratio

18:1

National avg.:

% Faculty w/Advanced Degree

55%

Average Class Size

23 students

Classroom Dress Code

Formal

Uniform

School Membership(s)School Assoc.

Cognia (formerly AdvancED / SACS CASI / NCA CASI) (Cognia)

Tuition & Financial Aid

Admission Deadline

None / Rolling

Tuition Notes

Please visit our website for current tuition information school.stmarybg.org

Admissions Director

Lisa Tomassetti

Admissions Associate

Laura Georgen

Sports

Total Sports Offered

8 sports

Sports

BasketballCross Country

DanceFlag Football

GolfSoftball

Track and FieldVolleyball

Extracurriculars

Total ExtracurricularsTotal Extra-curric.

15 extracurriculars

ExtracurricularsExtra-curric.

Club or Organization:

Battle of the BooksChess Club

Cub ScoutsDaisies/Brownies/Girl Scouts

Math ClubRobotics Program

Service and Spirit ProgramStudent Council

Yearbook Club

Arts and Music Programs:

Annual MusicalBand

Bell ChoirChoir

Talent ShowVoice Lessons

School Notes

Saint Mary School is a private Catholic school offering preschool - through grade 8 to families in Lake and Cook County.
St. Mary`s School, is an integral part of the St. Mary Parish Community, embracing the values and traditions of the Catholic faith.
Called to its mission by the parents of the parish community, we recognize that parents are the primary teachers of their children, and we are committed to cooperate with and support parental involvement.
As one of the educational arms of the Parish, we provided an atmosphere where students develop a wholesome self-image and strive to reach their full potential.
St. Mary`s School offers a comprehensive curriculum and provides students with experience in cooperative learning and critical thinking skills.
To enhance our excellent academic program, St. Mary`s School offers a wide variety of support services and extracurricular activities to fulfill the students` special interests.

St. Mary`s School, a Catholic educational community is an integral part of the St. Mary Parish Community, embracing the values and traditions of the Catholic faith. Called to its mission by the parents of the parish community, we recognize that parents are the primary teachers of their children, and we are committed to cooperate with and support parental involvement. As one of the educational arms of the Parish, we provided an atmosphere where students develop a wholesome self image, and strive to reach their full potential. St. Mary`s School offers a comprehensive curriculum and provides students with experience in cooperative learning and critical thinking skills. To enhance our excellent academic program, St. Mary`s School offers a wide variety of support services and extracurricular activities to fulfill the students` special interests.

Source: Verified school update

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Frequently Asked Questions

What sports does St. Mary School offer?

St. Mary School offers 8 interscholastic sports: Basketball, Cross Country, Dance, Flag Football, Golf, Softball, Track and Field and Volleyball. St. Mary School is ranked as one of the top 20% of private schools in Illinois for most sports offered.

What is St. Mary School's ranking?

St. Mary School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Illinois for: Largest student body, Most sports offered, Most extracurriculars offered and 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).

School Reviews

5.00 out of 5 (4 reviews)

5 11/3/2020

We are new to Saint Mary this year and we already know we made the right decision for our two kids who are in 3 and 6 grade. Our kids are loving the teachers which is a deal breaker for me because my older wasn`t happy at the last school. We are here to stay!

- Posted by Parent - Happy mom

5 8/16/2016

Our kids love Saint Mary School and the excellent and very dedicated teachers there. Although the institution is ill-equipped to nurture "outliers", it does a good job with the relatively homogenous population of students it serves overall. Again, I've yet to meet a teacher that was not completely committed to the biopsychosocial growth of our children. The administration is tolerable and our encomiums go, as they should, entirely to the excellent teaching staff at SMS.

- Posted by Parent - foxtr

5 5/17/2016

WE LOVE Saint Mary. We sent our 4 year old to preschool there thinking we would move to the public school for kindergarten. NO WAY. 3 years later we are now sending our next child to the preschool and our 2nd grader is so happy and loves going to school each day to see her teacher & friends. she also loves telling us about her day and what the "big" kids are doing that she wants to do when she gets older. It's a great family environment and has an outstanding curriculum. My daughter loves her library time, music class and spanish - wow. I highly recommend Saint Mary School

- Posted by Parent - conno

5 3/5/2013

St. Mary is a wonderful environment for children to learn and grow as individuals. They are constantly advancing their academics and keeping pace with technology all while offering music, art & many other extras at no extra cost. It is a safe and welcoming community for all our children, where everyone knows their name. I highly recommend PreKthru 8th grade.

- Posted by Parent - donna

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