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St. Mary's School

1015 Milton Rd Alton, IL 62002

Quick Facts (2026-27)

  • Top Ranked IL School
  • Grades: 7-9
  • Enrollment: 82 students
  • Application Deadline: None / Rolling
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
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About the School

  • St. Mary's School in Alton, IL, serves 82 co–ed udents in grades 7 through 9 within a suburban community setting.
  • Founded in 1858, the Catholic–affiliated school employs 7 teachers for a udent–teacher ratio of 12:1.
  • The school offers 10 Advanced Placement (AP) courses and charges an annual tuition of $25,000.
  • Mary's enrollment reflects 7.3% udent diversity and the campus occupies 5 acres.
  • Among private schools in Illinois,.
  • Mary's ranks in the top 20% for school hiory and resources based on founding date and endowment size.

Quick Facts (2026-27)

  • Top Ranked IL School
  • Grades: 7-9
  • Enrollment: 82 students
  • Application Deadline: None / Rolling
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)

School Rankings

St. Mary's 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 7-9
Students By Grade
Year Founded
1858
School Calendar
Campus Size
5 acres

Student Body

Total Students
82 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
7%
State avg.: 34%

Academic Profile

Total Classroom Teachers
7 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
12:1
National avg.:
Number of AP Courses
10 courses
School Membership(s)School Assoc.

Tuition & Financial Aid

Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is St. Mary's School's ranking?
St. Mary's School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Illinois for: Oldest founding date.
When is the application deadline for St. Mary's School?
The application deadline for St. Mary's School is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).

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The average private school tuition in Madison County, IL is $4,682 for elementary schools and $7,174 for high schools (read more about average private school tuition across the country).
The average acceptance rate in Madison County, IL is 95% (read more about average acceptance rates across the country).

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