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St. Mary Elementary School

408 W Washington St Mount Sterling, IL 62353

Quick Facts (2026-27)

  • Top Ranked IL School
  • Grades: Prekindergarten-8
  • Enrollment: 125 students
  • Application Deadline: None / Rolling
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
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About the School

  • St. Mary Elementary School in Mount erling, IL, serves 125 students from pre–kindergarten through 8th grade in a Catholic, co–ed setting within a town community.
  • Founded in 1887, the school has a long hiory among Illinois private schools, offering a Catholic elementary and middle school education.
  • The udent–teacher ratio at St. Mary Elementary School is 14:1 with a teaching aff of 9, supporting an average–sized enrollment for the area.
  • The school's udent body includes 3.33% students of color, reflecting some diversity within this rural town locale.
  • Mary Elementary School is a member of the National Catholic Educational Association and other special emphasis associations aligned with its religious affiliation.

Quick Facts (2026-27)

  • Top Ranked IL School
  • Grades: Prekindergarten-8
  • Enrollment: 125 students
  • Application Deadline: None / Rolling
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)

School Rankings

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

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Attribute
School History

School Facts

Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-8
Students By Grade
Year Founded
1887
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Student Body

Total Students
125 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
3%
State avg.: 34%

Academic Profile

Total Classroom Teachers
9 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
National avg.:

Tuition & Financial Aid

Admission Deadline
None / Rolling

Frequently Asked Questions

What is St. Mary Elementary School's ranking?
St. Mary Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Illinois for: Oldest founding date.
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 average private school tuition in Illinois is $9,515 for elementary schools and $14,358 for high schools (read more about average private school tuition across the country).
The average acceptance rate in Illinois is 89% (read more about average acceptance rates across the country).

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