St. Mary School, Grades K-8 strives to develop a deep sense of faith, love and service as the basis for a quality education.
We are committed to the moral, educational and social development of the child and to the creation of a desire for life-long learning.
As a ministry of St. Mary Parish, we are dedicated to developing Christian values reflecting the Catholic faith.
The faculty, staff and parents work together to create a loving, nurturing Catholic family atmosphere.
Within this environment, we serve the community of God through the children entrusted to St. Mary School.
We lovingly welcome children from Saint Mary Parish, other Catholic parishes and families of all faiths who desire such an education for their children.
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: Kindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 93 students
- Yearly Tuition: $4,160
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: Verified school update
Top Rankings
St. Mary Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Illinois for:
Category
Attribute
Affordability
School Overview
School Membership(s)School Assoc.
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-8
Student Body
Total Students
93 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
13%
State avg.: 34%
Students by Grade
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
10 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
9:1
National avg.:
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Yearly Tuition Cost
Application URL
School Notes
- School Motto: A Catholic family raising scholars, citizens & saints
- St. Mary School, Grades K-8 strives to develop a deep sense of faith, love and service as the basis for a quality education.
- We are committed to the moral, educational and social development of the child and to the creation of a desire for life-long learning.
- As a ministry of St. Mary Parish, we are dedicated to developing Christian values reflecting the Catholic faith.
- The faculty, staff and parents work together to create a loving, nurturing Catholic family atmosphere.
- Within this environment, we serve the community of God through the children entrusted to St. Mary School.
- We lovingly welcome children from Saint Mary Parish, other Catholic parishes and families of all faiths who desire such an education for their children.
Source: Verified school update
Frequently Asked Questions
How much does St. Mary Elementary School cost?
St. Mary Elementary School's tuition is approximately $4,160 for private students.
What schools are St. Mary Elementary School often compared to?
St. Mary Elementary School is often viewed alongside schools like Victory Christian Academy, Mt. Vernon Christian School by visitors of our site.
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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The nearest high school and elementary school to St. Mary Elementary School is Victory Christian Academy (0.2 miles away)
The nearest preschool is Coram Deo Classical Christian School (1.3 miles away)
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(Christian)
1719 Broadway Street
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(618) 241-0427
Mount Vernon, IL 62864
(618) 241-0427
0.2 miles
Gr: 3-9 | 6 students Sports: 4 Tuition listed
Mt. Vernon Christian School
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(618) 244-5404
Mount Vernon, IL 62864
(618) 244-5404
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Gr: PK-10 | 25 students
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Victory Christian Academy
(Christian)
1719 Broadway Street
Mount Vernon, IL 62864
(618) 241-0427
Mount Vernon, IL 62864
(618) 241-0427
0.2 miles
Gr: 3-9 | 6 students Sports: 4 Tuition listed
Mt. Vernon Christian School
(Baptist)
817 Woodland Dr
Mount Vernon, IL 62864
(618) 244-5404
Mount Vernon, IL 62864
(618) 244-5404
2.3 miles
Gr: PK-10 | 25 students
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Victory Christian Academy
(Christian)
1719 Broadway Street
Mount Vernon, IL 62864
(618) 241-0427
Mount Vernon, IL 62864
(618) 241-0427
0.2 miles
Gr: 3-9 | 6 students Sports: 4 Tuition listed
Mt. Vernon Christian School
(Baptist)
817 Woodland Dr
Mount Vernon, IL 62864
(618) 244-5404
Mount Vernon, IL 62864
(618) 244-5404
2.3 miles
Gr: PK-10 | 25 students
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Mt. Vernon Christian School
(Baptist)
817 Woodland Dr
Mount Vernon, IL 62864
(618) 244-5404
Mount Vernon, IL 62864
(618) 244-5404
2.3 miles
Gr: PK-10 | 25 students
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Miles
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Victory Christian Academy
(Christian)
1719 Broadway Street
Mount Vernon, IL 62864
(618) 241-0427
Mount Vernon, IL 62864
(618) 241-0427
0.2 miles
Gr: 3-9 | 6 students Sports: 4 Tuition listed
Coram Deo Classical Christian School
(Baptist)
1600 Salem Rd
Mount Vernon, IL 62864
(618) 244-9338
Mount Vernon, IL 62864
(618) 244-9338
1.3 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 57 students
Coram Deo Classical School
Special Program Emphasis (Baptist)
1600 Salem Rd
Mount Vernon, IL 62864
(618) 244-9338
Mount Vernon, IL 62864
(618) 244-9338
1.3 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 56 students
Mt. Vernon Christian School
(Baptist)
817 Woodland Dr
Mount Vernon, IL 62864
(618) 244-5404
Mount Vernon, IL 62864
(618) 244-5404
2.3 miles
Gr: PK-10 | 25 students
Orchardville Mennonite School
(Mennonite)
1046 Cty Hwy 13
Keenes, IL 62851
(618) 895-1327
Keenes, IL 62851
(618) 895-1327
14.4 miles
Gr: 1-10 | 59 students
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Miles
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Victory Christian Academy
(Christian)
1719 Broadway Street
Mount Vernon, IL 62864
(618) 241-0427
Mount Vernon, IL 62864
(618) 241-0427
0.2 miles
Gr: 3-9 | 6 students Sports: 4 Tuition listed
Mt. Vernon Christian School
(Baptist)
817 Woodland Dr
Mount Vernon, IL 62864
(618) 244-5404
Mount Vernon, IL 62864
(618) 244-5404
2.3 miles
Gr: PK-10 | 25 students
Orchardville Mennonite School
(Mennonite)
1046 Cty Hwy 13
Keenes, IL 62851
(618) 895-1327
Keenes, IL 62851
(618) 895-1327
14.4 miles
Gr: 1-10 | 59 students
Christ Our Rock Lutheran High School
(Lutheran Church Missouri Synod)
9545 Shatuc Rd
Centralia, IL 62801
(618) 226-3315
Centralia, IL 62801
(618) 226-3315
22.8 miles
Gr: 9-12 | 108 students Avg. class size: 15 students Sports: 10
Ezra Christian School
(Christian)
1345 Ezra St
West Frankfort, IL 62896
(618) 932-6988
West Frankfort, IL 62896
(618) 932-6988
30.2 miles
Gr: K-12 | 37 students
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Victory Christian Academy
(Christian)
1719 Broadway Street
Mount Vernon, IL 62864
(618) 241-0427
Mount Vernon, IL 62864
(618) 241-0427
0.2 miles
Gr: 3-9 | 6 students Sports: 4 Tuition listed
Coram Deo Classical Christian School
(Baptist)
1600 Salem Rd
Mount Vernon, IL 62864
(618) 244-9338
Mount Vernon, IL 62864
(618) 244-9338
1.3 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 57 students
Coram Deo Classical School
Special Program Emphasis (Baptist)
1600 Salem Rd
Mount Vernon, IL 62864
(618) 244-9338
Mount Vernon, IL 62864
(618) 244-9338
1.3 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 56 students
Mt. Vernon Christian School
(Baptist)
817 Woodland Dr
Mount Vernon, IL 62864
(618) 244-5404
Mount Vernon, IL 62864
(618) 244-5404
2.3 miles
Gr: PK-10 | 25 students
Orchardville Mennonite School
(Mennonite)
1046 Cty Hwy 13
Keenes, IL 62851
(618) 895-1327
Keenes, IL 62851
(618) 895-1327
14.4 miles
Gr: 1-10 | 59 students
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Location
Miles
Quick Facts
Coram Deo Classical Christian School
(Baptist)
1600 Salem Rd
Mount Vernon, IL 62864
(618) 244-9338
Mount Vernon, IL 62864
(618) 244-9338
1.3 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 57 students
Coram Deo Classical School
Special Program Emphasis (Baptist)
1600 Salem Rd
Mount Vernon, IL 62864
(618) 244-9338
Mount Vernon, IL 62864
(618) 244-9338
1.3 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 56 students
Mt. Vernon Christian School
(Baptist)
817 Woodland Dr
Mount Vernon, IL 62864
(618) 244-5404
Mount Vernon, IL 62864
(618) 244-5404
2.3 miles
Gr: PK-10 | 25 students
Trinity Lutheran School
(Lutheran Church Missouri Synod)
203 S Pleasant Ave
Centralia, IL 62801
(618) 532-5434
Centralia, IL 62801
(618) 532-5434
18.2 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 61 students Tuition listed
St. Mary School ![St. Mary School Photo]( "St. Mary School Photo")
(Catholic)
424 E. Broadway
Centralia, IL 62801
(618) 532-3473
Centralia, IL 62801
(618) 532-3473
18.8 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 114 students Avg. class size: 20 students Sports: 6 Tuition listed
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Special Education School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
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10/
Top 10%10
226 Chicago Ave
Centralia, IL 62801
(618) 545-0126
Centralia, IL 62801
(618) 545-0126
8896.2 miles
Alternative School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20% )
Rank:
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5/
Bottom 50%10
501 N Elm St
Centralia, IL 62801
(618) 918-2733
Centralia, IL 62801
(618) 918-2733
8896.7 miles
Gr: 7-12
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 20-29%)
Rank:
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6/
Top 50%10
200 W Main St
Tamaroa, IL 62888
(618) 496-5513
Tamaroa, IL 62888
(618) 496-5513
8897.7 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 100 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 6%
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 15-19%)
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5/
Bottom 50%10
450 N Third St
Ashley, IL 62808
(618) 485-6611
Ashley, IL 62808
(618) 485-6611
8899.7 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 115 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 5%
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: ≤10%)
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500 Superior
Irvington, IL 62848
(618) 249-6761
Irvington, IL 62848
(618) 249-6761
8900.9 miles
Gr: K-8 | 64 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 9%
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