St. Mary Catholic School (2026 Profile)

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St. Mary Catholic School

503 Saint John Street
Garden City, KS 67846

St Mary Elementary School provides an atmosphere that teaches Catholic values and morals, academic excellence, and multicultural awareness.

We believe that instilling self discipline and promoting high expectations will develop life long Catholic leaders.

Quick Facts (2026)

Grades: Prekindergarten-6
Enrollment: 113 students
Average class size: 20 students
Application Deadline: May. 15
Source: Verified school update

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School Overview

School Membership(s)School Assoc.

Other religious school association(s)

Religious Affiliation

Catholic

Grades Offered

Grades Prekindergarten-6

Learning Difference Programs

Yes

Year Founded

1942

School Calendar

Student Body

Total Students

113 students

Student Body Type

Co-ed

% Students of Color

74%

State avg.: 24%

Students by Grade

St. Mary Catholic School Student By Grade

Academics and Faculty

Total Classroom Teachers

10 teachers

Student-Teacher Ratio

11:1

National avg.:

Average Class Size

20 students

Classroom Dress Code

Formal

Navy blue dress pants, red cardigan sweater, jumpers/skirts

Tuition and Acceptance Rate

Admission Deadline

May. 15

Tuition Notes

Tuition rates according to the number of children in the family. Please call for tuition amounts.

% on Financial Aid

Average Financial Aid Grant

$200

Admissions Director

Michelle Mead

Admissions Associate

Lori Nieman

Application URL

Extracurriculars

Total ExtracurricularsTotal Extra-curric.

1 extracurricular

ExtracurricularsExtra-curric.

Track 4-6th grade

School Notes

St. Mary Catholic School welcomes all denominations.

Source: Verified school update

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Quick Facts (2026)

Grades: Prekindergarten-6
Enrollment: 113 students
Average class size: 20 students
Application Deadline: May. 15
Source: Verified school update

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The average private school tuition in Kansas is $9,763 for elementary schools and $13,441 for high schools (read more about average private school tuition across the country).

The average acceptance rate in Kansas is 81% (read more about average acceptance rates across the country).