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#991 of 1,787 private schools in CA

St Mary School

Elementary School

1351 58TH ST, Sacramento, CA 95819

Private

Enrollment

291

Student-Teacher

13.3:1

Score

6.1

Grades

Pre-K – 8th

Data vintage2021-22

How this school compares

California private schools

#991 of 1,787

In Sacramento

#15 of 31

public schools

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St Mary School

6.1/10

Elementary School in Sacramento · grades Pre-K – 8th. Start here, then compare fit against nearby and district options.

Phoebe A. Hearst Elementary

8.6/10

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6.2/10

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About St Mary School

St Mary School is a private elementary school in Sacramento, CA. St Mary School serves approximately 291 students, and covers grades Pre-K-8th, and has a 13.3:1 student-teacher ratio. St Mary School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.1 out of 10 and ranks #991 of 1,787 private schools in CA.

How it comparesOn par with CA schools
  • This school 6.1 · Average
  • CA avg 6.2

What Parents Should Know

St Mary School is private, so it runs independently of the local district and sets its own curriculum. That freedom cuts both ways depending on what you want for your child. If you're considering it, start with the practical questions: tuition, financial aid, and how admissions work.

Compare to Public Schools

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How St Mary School compares to 169 public schools serving similar grades in Sacramento, CA

Student-Teacher Ratio
13.3:1
This School
vs
23.2:1
Public Avg
Avg School Size
291
This School
vs
620
Public Avg
Avg School Scout Rating
6.1
This School
vs
5.3
Public Avg

Student Demographics

White 66.3% vs 0%
Hispanic 33.7% vs 0%
St Mary School Sacramento Public Avg

Nearby Elementary Schools

School Rating
St Mary School (this school) 6.1
Phoebe A. Hearst Elementary 8.6
Umoja International Academy 7.4
Tahoe Elementary 4.5
The Language Academy of Sacramento 7.9
Caleb Greenwood Elementary 8.8
Theodore Judah Elementary 7.8
David Lubin Elementary 8.4
Miwok Middle 7.6
California Montessori Project - Capitol Campus 7.5
Father Keith B. Kenny 4.4
New Joseph Bonnheim (NJB) Community Charter 6.0
Mark Twain Elementary 4.9
Sierra Oaks K-8 3.8
Oak Ridge Elementary 3.2
Earl Warren Elementary 5.8
Greer Elementary 3.7
Bret Harte Elementary 3.9
SAVA - Sacramento Academic and Vocational Academy - SCUSD 5.9
Hubert H. Bancroft Elementary 4.3
Suy:u Elementary 3.5

Showing 20 of 169 schools. View all schools in Sacramento

Demographics sourced from NCES Private School Survey (PSS) and Common Core of Data (CCD). Comparisons are based on enrollment-weighted averages.

Score Breakdown

Preliminary

What This Rating Measures

This rating reflects classroom size, instructional time, student diversity, community resources, and school characteristics. Private schools are ranked against other private schools in CA.

Classroom Attention
? Student-teacher ratio calibrated against other private schools. Lower ratios mean more individual attention. (30% of overall score)
B- 5.3 / 10
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Student-Teacher Ratio 13.3:1
Instructional Commitment
? Total annual instructional hours based on school day length and days per year. (15% of overall score)
B+ 7.3 / 10
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School Day Length 7 hours
Annual Instructional Hours 1,260
Diversity & Inclusion
? Racial and ethnic diversity of the student body using Simpson's diversity index. (20% of overall score)
B- 5.0 / 10
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Diversity Index 45%
Community Context

Data Unavailable

School Profile
? Enrollment size and grade span breadth — indicators of program depth and peer community. (15% of overall score)
A- 8.1 / 10
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Enrollment 291
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Score basis: Private school model

Data coverage: 80% of scoring components had data

Components scored: 4 of 5

Ranking pool: Private schools in CA

Test Scores

Test score data not yet available for this school.

Student Demographics NCES PSS (SY 2021-22)

White 66.3%
Hispanic 33.7%

Source: NCES Private School Survey (PSS)

Location

1351 58TH ST, Sacramento, CA 95819

Nearby Alternatives

Families considering St Mary School may also want to explore other elementary schools in the area. Caleb Greenwood Elementary (rated 8.8/10, 1.2 miles away), which scores notably higher. Another option is Phoebe A. Hearst Elementary (rated 8.6/10, 0.2 miles away), which scores notably higher. Additionally, David Lubin Elementary (rated 8.4/10, 1.5 miles away), which scores notably higher. For more schools in Sacramento, see our Sacramento schools guide .

Nearby Schools

20 within 1.7 mi
School Distance Rating
Phoebe A. Hearst Elementary Sacramento 0.2 mi 8.6
ST FRANCIS CATHOLIC HIGH SCHOOL Sacramento 0.2 mi 6.2
LIGHTHOUSE Sacramento 0.4 mi
Umoja International Academy Sacramento 0.3 mi 7.4
Tahoe Elementary Sacramento 0.9 mi 4.5
Caleb Greenwood Elementary Sacramento 1.2 mi 8.8
Aspire Capitol Heights Academy Oakland 1.0 mi 4.0
The Language Academy of Sacramento Sacramento 1.1 mi 7.9
Hiram W. Johnson High Sacramento 1.4 mi 4.3
Theodore Judah Elementary Sacramento 1.5 mi 7.8
Giving Back 2 Kids Lab School, LLC Sacramento 1.7 mi
David Lubin Elementary Sacramento 1.5 mi 8.4
Mark Twain Elementary Sacramento 2.0 mi 4.9
West Campus Sacramento 2.1 mi 8.1
SHALOM SCHOOL Sacramento 1.8 mi 7.4
Shalom School Sacramento 1.8 mi
Heidelberg Christian Academy Sacramento 1.7 mi
New Joseph Bonnheim (NJB) Community Charter Sacramento 2.0 mi 6.0
American Legion High (Continuation) Sacramento 1.8 mi 6.4
Sacramento Charter High Sacramento 1.7 mi 5.2

Neighborhood Census ACS (2019-2023)

Census data for ZIP 95819 (ACS 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates) · Data sources

Median Income

$127,500

Median Home Value

$716,000

Median Rent

$2,007/mo

Population

20,173

College Educated

68.3%

Homeownership

70%

Avg Commute

19 min

Poverty Rate

7.4%

Median Age

37.1

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Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about St Mary School

What grades does St Mary School serve?

St Mary School serves students in grades Pre-K through 8th.

How many students attend St Mary School?

St Mary School has an enrollment of approximately 291 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at St Mary School?

The student-teacher ratio at St Mary School is 13.3:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 11:1 for private schools.

How does St Mary School rank in CA?

St Mary School ranks #991 of 1,787 private schools in CA.

What is St Mary School's MySchoolScout rating?

St Mary School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.1 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.

Is St Mary School a private school?

Yes, St Mary School is a private coeducational school with a Roman Catholic affiliation. Private schools are not required to participate in state standardized testing, so academic performance data may be limited compared to public schools.

Is St Mary School a religious school?

St Mary School has a Roman Catholic religious affiliation.

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Neighborhood Context

Walk Score
74 Very Walkable
Transit Score
50 Good Transit
Bike Score
96 Biker’s Paradise

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Quick Facts NCES PSS (SY 2021-22)

Grades
Pre-K – 8th
Enrollment
291
Gender Split
43% M / 57% F
Student-Teacher Ratio
13.3:1
Teachers (FTE)
22
Type
private
Coed Status
coed
Affiliation
Roman Catholic
School Day
7 hours
Days Per Year
180 days
Setting
Large City
County
Sacramento County

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