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#386 of 716 private schools in IL

St Mary Catholic School

Elementary School

320 LINCOLN AVE, Woodstock, IL 60098

Private

Enrollment

138

Student-Teacher

12.1:1

Score

6.2

Grades

Pre-K – 8th

Data vintage2021-22

How this school compares

Illinois private schools

#386 of 716

In Woodstock

#2 of 3

public schools

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St Mary Catholic School

6.2/10

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

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8.0/10

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About St Mary Catholic School

St Mary Catholic School is a private elementary school in Woodstock, IL. St Mary Catholic School serves approximately 138 students, and covers grades Pre-K-8th, and has a 12.1:1 student-teacher ratio. St Mary Catholic School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.2 out of 10 and ranks #386 of 716 private schools in IL.

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

What Parents Should Know

At 138 students, St Mary Catholic School is on the smaller side. That usually buys more individual attention and teachers who know every kid by name, with the trade-off of fewer electives and extracurriculars than a larger school can staff. Ask what activities it actually offers.

St Mary Catholic 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 Catholic School compares to 10 public schools serving similar grades in Woodstock, IL

Student-Teacher Ratio
12.1:1
This School
vs
15.9:1
Public Avg
Avg School Size
138
This School
vs
509
Public Avg
Avg School Scout Rating
6.2
This School
vs
6.9
Public Avg

Student Demographics

White 75.4% vs 0%
Hispanic 20.3% vs 0%
St Mary Catholic School Woodstock Public Avg

Nearby Elementary Schools

School Rating
St Mary Catholic School (this school) 6.2
Olson Elementary School 6.7
Dean Street Elem School 6.6
Verda Dierzen Early Learning Ctr 5.2
Westwood Elem School 7.9
Northwood Middle School 6.6
Mary Endres Elementary School 7.0
Woodstock North High School 8.1
Creekside Middle School 7.8
Prairiewood Elem Sch 6.5
Greenwood Elem School 6.4

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 IL.

Classroom Attention
? Student-teacher ratio calibrated against other private schools. Lower ratios mean more individual attention. (30% of overall score)
B 5.8 / 10
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Student-Teacher Ratio 12.1:1
Instructional Commitment
? Total annual instructional hours based on school day length and days per year. (15% of overall score)
C+ 4.1 / 10
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School Day Length 6.5 hours
Annual Instructional Hours 1,144
Diversity & Inclusion
? Racial and ethnic diversity of the student body using Simpson's diversity index. (20% of overall score)
B+ 7.0 / 10
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Diversity Index 39%
Community Context

Data Unavailable

School Profile
? Enrollment size and grade span breadth — indicators of program depth and peer community. (15% of overall score)
A- 8.0 / 10
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Enrollment 138
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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 IL

Test Scores

Test score data not yet available for this school.

Student Demographics NCES PSS (SY 2021-22)

White 75.4%
Hispanic 20.3%
Two or More 4.3%

Source: NCES Private School Survey (PSS)

Location

320 LINCOLN AVE, Woodstock, IL 60098

Nearby Alternatives

Families considering St Mary Catholic School may also want to explore other elementary schools in the area. Martin Elementary School (rated 8.2/10, 9.2 miles away, in nearby Lake In The Hills), which scores notably higher. Another option is Westwood Elem School (rated 7.9/10, 1.6 miles away), which scores notably higher. Additionally, West Elem School (rated 7.9/10, 6.7 miles away, in nearby Crystal Lake), which scores notably higher. For more schools in Woodstock, see our Woodstock schools guide .

Nearby Schools

20 within 9.2 mi
School Distance Rating
Woodstock High School Woodstock 0.4 mi 8.0
Dean Street Elem School Woodstock 0.5 mi 6.6
Olson Elementary School Woodstock 0.4 mi 6.7
MARIAN CENTRAL CATHOLIC HIGH SCHOOL Woodstock 1.2 mi 5.3
Verda Dierzen Early Learning Ctr Woodstock 1.6 mi 5.2
Mary Endres Elementary School Woodstock 1.6 mi 7.0
Northwood Middle School Woodstock 1.6 mi 6.6
Westwood Elem School Woodstock 1.6 mi 7.9
Creekside Middle School Woodstock 2.7 mi 7.8
Prairiewood Elem Sch Woodstock 2.7 mi 6.5
Woodstock North High School Woodstock 2.6 mi 8.1
CRYSTAL LAKE MONTESSORI SCHOOL Woodstock 4.5 mi 7.1
Greenwood Elem School Woodstock 6.2 mi 6.4
West Elem School Crystal Lake 6.7 mi 7.9
Valley View Elem School Mchenry 7.0 mi 7.4
North Elem School Crystal Lake 7.6 mi 6.3
THE GODDARD SCHOOL Lake In The Hills 8.7 mi
Richard F Bernotas Middle Sch Crystal Lake 7.6 mi 6.8
Martin Elementary School Lake In The Hills 9.2 mi 8.2
Marlowe Middle School Lake In The Hills 9.2 mi 6.6

Neighborhood Census ACS (2019-2023)

Census data for ZIP 60098 (ACS 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates) · Data sources

Median Income

$92,749

Median Home Value

$257,900

Median Rent

$1,178/mo

Population

33,307

College Educated

33.3%

Homeownership

73.3%

Avg Commute

27.1 min

Poverty Rate

7.3%

Median Age

40.3

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Schools in the same state with comparable level, size, and ratings

School Rating
AUGUSTUS TOLTON CATHOLIC ACADEMY Chicago, IL 6.2
DOWNERS GROVE CHRISTIAN SCHOOL Downers Grove, IL 6.2
FOREST BLUFF SCHOOL Lake Bluff, IL 6.2
Lincoln Elem School Clinton, IL 6.2
North Jacksonville School Jacksonville, IL 6.2
POPE JOHN PAUL II CATHOLIC SCHOOL Chicago, IL 6.2

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about St Mary Catholic School

What grades does St Mary Catholic School serve?

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

How many students attend St Mary Catholic School?

St Mary Catholic School has an enrollment of approximately 138 students.

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

The student-teacher ratio at St Mary Catholic School is 12.1:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 11:1 for private schools.

How does St Mary Catholic School rank in IL?

St Mary Catholic School ranks #386 of 716 private schools in IL.

What is St Mary Catholic School's MySchoolScout rating?

St Mary Catholic School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.2 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 Catholic School a private school?

Yes, St Mary Catholic 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 Catholic School a religious school?

St Mary Catholic School has a Roman Catholic religious affiliation.

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Neighborhood Context

Walk Score
88 Very Walkable
Bike Score
54 Bikeable

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Quick Facts NCES PSS (SY 2021-22)

Grades
Pre-K – 8th
Enrollment
138
Gender Split
49% M / 51% F
Student-Teacher Ratio
12.1:1
Teachers (FTE)
11
Type
private
Coed Status
coed
Affiliation
Roman Catholic
School Day
6.5 hours
Days Per Year
176 days
Setting
Fringe Town
County
McHenry County

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