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St. Mary Grade School

602 E 8th St Dell Rapids, SD 57022

Quick Facts (2026-27)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-12
  • Enrollment: 234 students
  • Application Deadline: None / Rolling
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
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Quick Facts (2026-27)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-12
  • Enrollment: 234 students
  • Application Deadline: None / Rolling
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)

School Facts

Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-12
Students By Grade
School Motto
Saint Mary Catholic Schools Strives for a united community of academic excellence and stewardship by embracing the Gospel and carrying the light of Christ.

Student Body

Total Students
234 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
3%
State avg.: 22%

Academic Profile

Total Classroom Teachers
16 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
15:1
National avg.:
School Membership(s)School Assoc.

Tuition & Financial Aid

Admission Deadline
None / Rolling

School Notes

  • St. Mary School strives for a united community of academic excellence and stewardship by embracing the Gospel and carrying the light of Christ.
  • St. Mary School will offer a broad curriculum to fit the needs and levels in the intellectual range of all students by providing academic, religious, and activity programs which give each individual the opportunity to develop his/her potential.
  • We believe this can be attained through the joint efforts of students, parents, staff, and community.
  • St. Mary School strives for a united community of academic excellence and stewardship by embracing the Gospel and carrying the light of Christ. St. Mary School will offer a broad curriculum to fit the needs and levels in the intellectual range of all students by providing academic, religious, and activity programs which give each individual the opportunity to develop his/her potential. We believe this can be attained through the joint efforts of students, parents, staff, and community.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)

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The application deadline for St. Mary Grade School is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).

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The average private school tuition in Minnehaha County, SD is $5,041 for elementary schools (read more about average private school tuition across the country).

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