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

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St. Mary Elementary School

105 E Main St
Brussels, IL 62013

St. Mary Elementary School in Brussels, IL, offers co鈥揺ducational programs for grades PK through 8 in a rural community setting.

Founded in 1869, the school is affiliated with the Catholic Church and is a member of the National Catholic Educational Association.

The school enrolls approximately 50 udents, maintaining a student鈥搕eacher ratio of 13:1 with four teachers on staff.

Mary Elementary ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Illinois based on its founding year, reflecting a long鈥揺ablished educational presence.

As a rural Illinois Catholic elementary school, it serves families seeking education within a religious framework from early childhood through middle school.

Quick Facts (2026)

Top-Ranked IL School
Grades: Prekindergarten-8
Enrollment: 50 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 Illinois for:

School Overview

School Membership(s)School Assoc.

National Catholic Educational Association (NCEA)

Religious Affiliation

Catholic

Grades Offered

Grades Prekindergarten-8

Year Founded

1869

School Calendar

Student Body

Total Students

50 students

Student Body Type

Co-ed

Students by Grade

St. Mary Elementary School Student By Grade

Academics and Faculty

Total Classroom Teachers

4 teachers

Student-Teacher Ratio

13:1

National avg.:

Tuition and Acceptance Rate

Admission Deadline

None / Rolling

School Notes

School Motto: If Faith Can Move Mountains...Think Of What It Can Do For Education!

Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)

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Quick Facts (2026)

Top-Ranked IL School
Grades: Prekindergarten-8
Enrollment: 50 students
Application Deadline: None / Rolling
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)

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The average private school tuition in Illinois is $10,982 for elementary schools and $15,741 for high schools (read more about average private school tuition across the country).

The average acceptance rate in Illinois is 84% (read more about average acceptance rates across the country).