Quick Facts (2026-27)
- Top Ranked IL School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 144 students
- Average class size: 15 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
St. Marys School
About the School
- St. Marys School in Bloomington, IL, serves 144 udents from pre–kindergarten through 8th grade in a Catholic, co–educational, city–based setting.
- Founded in 1867,.
- Marys School is one of the olde private schools in Illinois with a history spanning more than 150 years.
- The school maintains a udent–teacher ratio of 8:1 and an average class size of 15 students.
- About 27% of udents receive financial aid, reflecting efforts toward affordability in this Bloomington Catholic elementary and middle school.
- Nearly half (45.3%) of the udent body represents diverse racial and ethnic backgrounds in this small community school.
Quick Facts (2026-27)
- Top Ranked IL School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 144 students
- Average class size: 15 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
School Rankings
St. Marys School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Illinois for:
Category
Attribute
School History
School Facts
Student Body
Total Students
144 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
45%
State avg.: 34%
Academic Profile
Total Classroom Teachers
18 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
8:1
National avg.:
Average Class Size
15 students
School Membership(s)School Assoc.
Tuition & Financial Aid
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Tuition Notes
Please call for tuition rates. We offer parish member and non-parish member rates, multi-child discounts, and payment options. Please call for details.
% on Financial Aid
27%
Admissions Director
Trish Boyd, Principal
Application URL
Sports
Total Sports Offered
4 sports
Extracurriculars
Total ExtracurricularsTotal Extra-curric.
6 extracurriculars
ExtracurricularsExtra-curric.
BandChess Club
ChoirDrama Club
ScoutingStudent Council
Frequently Asked Questions
What schools are St. Marys School often compared to?
St. Marys School is often viewed alongside schools like Corpus Christi Catholic School by visitors of our site.
What sports does St. Marys School offer?
St. Marys School offers 4 interscholastic sports: Basketball, Cheering, Track and Field and Volleyball.
What is St. Marys School's ranking?
St. Marys School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Illinois for: Oldest founding date.
When is the application deadline for St. Marys School?
The application deadline for St. Marys School is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
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