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St. Mary S School

700 S Waterman Ave El Centro, CA 92243

Quick Facts (2026-27)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-8
  • Enrollment: 243 students
  • Yearly Tuition: $7,450
  • Application Deadline: None / Rolling
  • Source: ✓Verified school update
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Quick Facts (2026-27)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-8
  • Enrollment: 243 students
  • Yearly Tuition: $7,450
  • Application Deadline: None / Rolling
  • Source: ✓Verified school update

School Rankings

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

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

Total Students
243 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
99%
State avg.: 52%

Academic Profile

Total Classroom Teachers
11 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
22:1
National avg.:

Tuition & Financial Aid

Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Yearly Tuition Cost
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School Notes

  • Saint Mary's has four schools that provide a wide range of study options on the undergraduate and graduate levels.
  • Each of our schools is part of the Saint Mary's community of scholars, and each school is committed to the expression and practice of humanistic values, understanding of one's responsibilities in society, and education that transforms our world.
  • The Kalmanovitz School of Education is a part of saint Mary school which has been guided by the traditions set forth by St. John Baptist De La Salle, the patron saint of teachers, and embodies the Lasallian principle, Enter to Learn, Leave to Serve.
  • Students, staff, faculty and alumni one and all are expected to be as committed to a high standard of professional ethics and proactive social responsibility as they are dedicated to academic excellence and professional competence.
  • We educate our students to be highly effective and compassionate professionals through self-discovery and transformative development.
  • Saint Mary's has four schools that provide a wide range of study options on the undergraduate and graduate levels. Each of our schools is part of the Saint Mary's community of scholars, and each school is committed to the expression and practice of humanistic values, understanding of one's responsibilities in society, and education that transforms our world. The Kalmanovitz School of Education is a part of saint Mary school which has been guided by the traditions set forth by St. John Baptist De La Salle, the patron saint of teachers, and embodies the Lasallian principle, Enter to Learn, Leave to Serve. Students, staff, faculty and alumni one and all are expected to be as committed to a high standard of professional ethics and proactive social responsibility as they are dedicated to academic excellence and professional competence. We educate our students to be highly effective and compassionate professionals through self-discovery and transformative development.
Source: Verified school update

Frequently Asked Questions

How much does St. Mary S School cost?
St. Mary S School's tuition is approximately $7,450 for private students.
What schools are St. Mary S School often compared to?
St. Mary S School is often viewed alongside schools like Our Lady Of Guadalupe Academy by visitors of our site.
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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