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St. Mary Elementary School

820 W Madison St
Alexandria, IN 46001
St. Mary School provides an excellent academic education in a Christian environment that is guided by the following principles: providing students with the opportunity to come closer to God in their own unique ways by helping them discover and develop their God given potential; building an enlightened community of faith through active participation by students in the sacramental and liturgical life of the Church, and by integrating Christian values, Church doctrine, and Catholic social teachings throughout the curriculum; and providing students opportunities to enable them to respond to the needs of the Church and the world through service.

Quick Facts (2026)

  • Top-Ranked IN School
  • Grades: Prekindergarten-8
  • Enrollment: 106 students
  • Average class size: 15 students
  • Application Deadline: None / Rolling
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)

Top Rankings

St. Mary Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Indiana for:

Category
Attribute
School History

School Overview

Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-8
Year Founded
1850
School Calendar

Student Body

Total Students
106 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
5%
State avg.: 26%
Students by Grade
St. Mary Elementary School Student By Grade

Academics and Faculty

Total Classroom Teachers
7 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
15:1
National avg.:
Average Class Size
15 students

Tuition and Acceptance Rate

Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)

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St. Mary Elementary School is often viewed alongside schools like Holy Cross School by visitors of our site.
What is St. Mary Elementary School's ranking?
St. Mary Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Indiana for: Oldest founding date.
When is the application deadline for St. Mary Elementary School?
The application deadline for St. Mary Elementary School is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).

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Quick Facts (2026)

  • Top-Ranked IN School
  • Grades: Prekindergarten-8
  • Enrollment: 106 students
  • Average class size: 15 students
  • Application Deadline: None / Rolling
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)

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The average private school tuition in Indiana is $9,337 for elementary schools and $11,850 for high schools (read more about average private school tuition across the country).
The average acceptance rate in Indiana is 84% (read more about average acceptance rates across the country).

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