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

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St. Mary School

536 E 3rd St Alton, IL 62002

Tel: (618) 465-8523

Quick Facts (2026-27)

Top Ranked IL School
Grades: Prekindergarten-8
Enrollment: 337 students
Yearly Tuition: $6,130
Application Deadline: None / Rolling
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)

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Quick Facts (2026-27)

Top Ranked IL School
Grades: Prekindergarten-8
Enrollment: 337 students
Yearly Tuition: $6,130
Application Deadline: None / Rolling
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)

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	46
Kind	31
1	33
2	28
3	27
4	37
5	34
6	32
7	36
8	33

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School Motto

Educating Hearts and Minds.

Student Body

Total Students

337 students

Student Body Type

Co-ed

% Students of Color

50%

State avg.: 34%

Academic Profile

Total Classroom Teachers

22 teachers

Student-Teacher Ratio

15:1

National avg.:

School Membership(s)School Assoc.

National Catholic Educational Association (NCEA)
Other special emphasis association(s)
Other school association(s)

Tuition & Financial Aid

Admission Deadline

None / Rolling

Yearly Tuition Cost

$6,130

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School Notes

St. Marys is dedicated to giving children a good academic and religious education.
The instructional staff is comprised of highly qualified and certified lay people as well as priests from St. Marys Parish, and Sisters from the Convent of St. Francis of the Martyr St. George.
There are currently over 340 students enrolled in the school, which offers classes from Kindergarten through eighth grade.
St. Mary's also has a 3- and 4-year-old pre-school program, which runs half-day instructional classes.

St. Marys is dedicated to giving children a good academic and religious education. The instructional staff is comprised of highly qualified and certified lay people as well as priests from St. Marys Parish, and Sisters from the Convent of St. Francis of the Martyr St. George. There are currently over 340 students enrolled in the school, which offers classes from Kindergarten through eighth grade. St. Mary's also has a 3- and 4-year-old pre-school program, which runs half-day instructional classes.

Sample of notable school alumni/alumnae:
- Mike Adams, Professional Football Player -
- Terry Adams, MLB Player -

Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)

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Frequently Asked Questions

How much does St. Mary School cost?

St. Mary School's tuition is approximately $6,130 for private students.

Who are famous alumni from St. Mary School?

St. Mary School famous alumni include: Mike Adams, Professional Football Player and Terry Adams, MLB Player.

What is St. Mary School's ranking?

St. Mary School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Illinois for: Largest student body.

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 Madison County, IL is $6,245 for elementary schools and $10,145 for high schools (read more about average private school tuition across the country).

The average acceptance rate in Madison County, IL is 86% (read more about average acceptance rates across the country).