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St. Marys Elementary School

301 E 9th St
Pittsburg, KS 66762
Our mission is to help form and educate your children, to bring them to a better understanding of their faith and a better grasp of the world of learning around them.
The mission of St. Mary's Colgan Schools is threefold: to build a faith community where students carry out Jesus' command to love one another.
Such a community seeks to enhance self-esteem and provide the opportunity to become caring and concerned members of society; to teach the Gospel Values in every dimension of school life.
These values will illuminate and enrich each person's faith and knowledge of God, life, and culture; and to serve students that they may manifest leadership and grow in their service to God, Church, community, and family.

Quick Facts (2026)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-6
  • Enrollment: 312 students
  • Application Deadline: None / Rolling
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)

School Overview

School Membership(s)School Assoc.
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-6
School Calendar

Student Body

Total Students
312 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
13%
State avg.: 24%
Students by Grade

Academics and Faculty

Total Classroom Teachers
21 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
15:1
National avg.:

Tuition and Acceptance Rate

Admission Deadline
None / Rolling

School Notes

  • School Motto: Faith. Excellence. Tradition.
  • Our mission is to help form and educate your children, to bring them to a better understanding of their faith and a better grasp of the world of learning around them. The mission of St. Mary's Colgan Schools is threefold: to build a faith community where students carry out Jesus' command to love one another. Such a community seeks to enhance self-esteem and provide the opportunity to become caring and concerned members of society; to teach the Gospel Values in every dimension of school life. These values will illuminate and enrich each person's faith and knowledge of God, life, and culture; and to serve students that they may manifest leadership and grow in their service to God, Church, community, and family.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)

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St. Marys Elementary School is often viewed alongside schools like Countryside Christian School by visitors of our site.
When is the application deadline for St. Marys Elementary School?
The application deadline for St. Marys Elementary School is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).

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Quick Facts (2026)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-6
  • Enrollment: 312 students
  • Application Deadline: None / Rolling
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)

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