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St. Mary School

931 N Weaver St
Gainesville, TX 76240
St. Mary's Episcopal School is one of the most outstanding girls' schools in the country.
St. Mary's represents the very best in girls' education, where students have the opportunity to learn in a unique environment that combines the pursuit of excellence in all areas, the nurture and guidance of gifted teachers, and an Episcopal community that encourages spiritual and moral development.
Our faculty is multi-talented, well educated, and dedicated to enabling each student to reach her individual potential.
With our low student-teacher ratio, faculty members are able to guide students in the acquisition of academic skills within a liberal-arts framework that promotes communication and decision-making skills, creative and independent thinking, and critical judgment.
St. Mary's students are given an education that prepares them for college and successful lives.
Graduates go on to the top colleges in the country and continue into professional schools and successful lives.

Quick Facts (2026)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-8
  • Enrollment: 134 students
  • Application Deadline: None / Rolling
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)

School Overview

Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-8

Student Body

Total Students
134 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
43%
State avg.: 41%
Students by Grade

Academics and Faculty

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

Tuition and Acceptance Rate

Admission Deadline
None / Rolling

School Notes

  • St. Mary's Episcopal School is one of the most outstanding girls' schools in the country. St. Mary's represents the very best in girls' education, where students have the opportunity to learn in a unique environment that combines the pursuit of excellence in all areas, the nurture and guidance of gifted teachers, and an Episcopal community that encourages spiritual and moral development. Our faculty is multi-talented, well educated, and dedicated to enabling each student to reach her individual potential. With our low student-teacher ratio, faculty members are able to guide students in the acquisition of academic skills within a liberal-arts framework that promotes communication and decision-making skills, creative and independent thinking, and critical judgment. St. Mary's students are given an education that prepares them for college and successful lives. Graduates go on to the top colleges in the country and continue into professional schools and successful lives.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)

Frequently Asked Questions

What schools are St. Mary School often compared to?
St. Mary School is often viewed alongside schools like Sacred Heart Catholic School by visitors of our site.
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).

School Reviews

5  
Both of my sons have attended this school and it is probably one of my all time BIGGEST blessings. Very good teachers and learning environment with small classes and they really care. I only wish they continued after 8th grade
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Quick Facts (2026)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-8
  • Enrollment: 134 students
  • Application Deadline: None / Rolling
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)

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The average private school tuition in Texas is $13,179 for elementary schools and $14,545 for high schools (read more about average private school tuition across the country).
The average acceptance rate in Texas is 83% (read more about average acceptance rates across the country).

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