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St. Mary School

232 N Main St
Avilla, IN 46710
St. Mary School, acting as a magnet school in Noble County, Indiana, provides an authentic Catholic education, ensuring the spiritual and intellectual formation of all its students based on the teachings and traditions of the Catholic Church.
This education allows students to be life long learners with an understanding of the call to service.

Quick Facts (2026)

  • Top-Ranked IN School
  • Grades: Prekindergarten-8
  • Enrollment: 135 students
  • Application Deadline: None / Rolling
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)

Top Rankings

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

Category
Attribute
School History

School Overview

School Membership(s)School Assoc.
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-8
Year Founded
1863
School Calendar

Student Body

Total Students
135 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
2%
State avg.: 26%
Students by Grade

Academics and Faculty

Total Classroom Teachers
11 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
12:1
National avg.:

Tuition and Acceptance Rate

Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Application URL

School Notes

  • School Motto: Instruments of Peace
  • St. Mary School, acting as a magnet school in Noble County, Indiana, provides an authentic Catholic education, ensuring the spiritual and intellectual formation of all its students based on the teachings and traditions of the Catholic Church.
  • This education allows students to be life long learners with an understanding of the call to service.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)

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What schools are St. Mary School often compared to?
St. Mary School is often viewed alongside schools like Oak Farm Montessori School by visitors of our site.
What is St. Mary School's ranking?
St. Mary School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Indiana for: Oldest founding date.
When is the application deadline for St. Mary School?
The application deadline for St. Mary 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: 135 students
  • Application Deadline: None / Rolling
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)

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The average private school tuition in Indiana is $9,252 for elementary schools and $11,667 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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