St. Marys School in Bloomington, IL, serves 144 udents from pre鈥搆indergarten through 8th grade in a Catholic, co鈥揺ducational, city鈥揵ased setting.
Founded in 1867,. Marys School is one of the olde private schools in Illinois with a history spanning more than 150 years.
The school maintains a udent鈥搕eacher ratio of 8:1 and an average class size of 15 students.
About 27% of udents receive financial aid, reflecting efforts toward affordability in this Bloomington Catholic elementary and middle school.
Nearly half (45.3%) of the udent body represents diverse racial and ethnic backgrounds in this small community school.
Quick Facts (2026)
- Top-Ranked IL School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 144 students
- Average class size: 15 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
Top Rankings
St. Marys School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Illinois for:
Category
Attribute
School History
School Overview
School Membership(s)School Assoc.
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-8
Year Founded
1867
School Calendar
Student Body
Total Students
144 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
45%
State avg.: 34%
Students by Grade
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
18 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
8:1
National avg.:
Average Class Size
15 students
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Tuition Notes
Please call for tuition rates. We offer parish member and non-parish member rates, multi-child discounts, and payment options. Please call for details.
% on Financial Aid
27%
Admissions Director
Trish Boyd, Principal
Application URL
Sports
Total Sports Offered
4 sports
Extracurriculars
Total ExtracurricularsTotal Extra-curric.
6 extracurriculars
ExtracurricularsExtra-curric.
BandChess Club
ChoirDrama Club
ScoutingStudent Council
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
Frequently Asked Questions
What schools are St. Marys School often compared to?
St. Marys School is often viewed alongside schools like Corpus Christi Catholic School by visitors of our site.
What sports does St. Marys School offer?
St. Marys School offers 4 interscholastic sports: Basketball, Cheering, Track and Field and Volleyball.
What is St. Marys School's ranking?
St. Marys School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Illinois for: Oldest founding date.
When is the application deadline for St. Marys School?
The application deadline for St. Marys School is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
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(309) 662-3712
Bloomington, IL 61701
(309) 662-3712
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Gr: PK-8 | 381 students
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Miles
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Corpus Christi Catholic School
(Catholic)
1909 E. Lincoln Street
Bloomington, IL 61701
(309) 662-3712
Bloomington, IL 61701
(309) 662-3712
2 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 454 students Avg. class size: 18 students Sports: 8 | Extracurrculars: 4 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
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(Catholic)
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Normal, IL 61761
(309) 452-3268
Normal, IL 61761
(309) 452-3268
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Gr: PK-8 | 381 students
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Normal, IL 61761
(309) 862-0510
Normal, IL 61761
(309) 862-0510
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Gr: PK-3 | 61 students Avg. class size: 10 students Tuition listed
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(Catholic)
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Bloomington, IL 61701
(309) 662-3712
Bloomington, IL 61701
(309) 662-3712
2 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 454 students Avg. class size: 18 students Sports: 8 | Extracurrculars: 4 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Epiphany Catholic School
(Catholic)
1002 E College Avenue
Normal, IL 61761
(309) 452-3268
Normal, IL 61761
(309) 452-3268
2.9 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 381 students
1101 Douglas St
Normal, IL 61761
(309) 862-0510
Normal, IL 61761
(309) 862-0510
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Gr: PK-3 | 61 students Avg. class size: 10 students Tuition listed
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Cornerstone Christian Academy Of Mclean County
(Christian)
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Bloomington, IL 61705
(309) 662-9900
Bloomington, IL 61705
(309) 662-9900
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Gr: PK-12 | 423 students Tuition listed
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(Catholic)
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Bloomington, IL 61701
(309) 662-3712
Bloomington, IL 61701
(309) 662-3712
2 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 454 students Avg. class size: 18 students Sports: 8 | Extracurrculars: 4 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
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Bloomington, IL 61701
(309) 276-0933
Bloomington, IL 61701
(309) 276-0933
2.2 miles
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(309) 454-3898
Normal, IL 61761
(309) 454-3898
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Cornerstone Christian Academy Of Mclean County
(Christian)
22017 N 1200 East Rd.
Bloomington, IL 61705
(309) 662-9900
Bloomington, IL 61705
(309) 662-9900
0.4 miles
Gr: PK-12 | 423 students Tuition listed
High Road School Of Bloomington
Special Education School
1316 E Empire St Ste A
Bloomington, IL 61701
(309) 276-0933
Bloomington, IL 61701
(309) 276-0933
2.2 miles
Gr: 1-12 | 50 students
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(309) 454-3898
Normal, IL 61761
(309) 454-3898
2.5 miles
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Normal, IL 61761
(309) 451-7244
Normal, IL 61761
(309) 451-7244
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Normal, IL 61761
(309) 808-1192
Normal, IL 61761
(309) 808-1192
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(Christian)
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(309) 662-9900
Bloomington, IL 61705
(309) 662-9900
0.4 miles
Gr: PK-12 | 423 students Tuition listed
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(Catholic)
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Bloomington, IL 61701
(309) 662-3712
Bloomington, IL 61701
(309) 662-3712
2 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 454 students Avg. class size: 18 students Sports: 8 | Extracurrculars: 4 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
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Bloomington, IL 61701
(309) 276-0933
Bloomington, IL 61701
(309) 276-0933
2.2 miles
Gr: 1-12 | 50 students
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(309) 829-7513
Bloomington, IL 61704
(309) 829-7513
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Gr: PK-8 | 415 students Avg. class size: 17 students Tuition listed
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(Catholic)
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Normal, IL 61761
(309) 452-3268
Normal, IL 61761
(309) 452-3268
2.9 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 381 students
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Miles
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(Christian)
22017 N 1200 East Rd.
Bloomington, IL 61705
(309) 662-9900
Bloomington, IL 61705
(309) 662-9900
0.4 miles
Gr: PK-12 | 423 students Tuition listed
Corpus Christi Catholic School
(Catholic)
1909 E. Lincoln Street
Bloomington, IL 61701
(309) 662-3712
Bloomington, IL 61701
(309) 662-3712
2 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 454 students Avg. class size: 18 students Sports: 8 | Extracurrculars: 4 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
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(309) 829-7513
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(309) 829-7513
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Gr: PK-8 | 415 students Avg. class size: 17 students Tuition listed
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