Very Good
#41 of 142 private schools in KS
Top 28% of private schools
St Mary Catholic School
Elementary School · Garden City, KS
A private elementary school in Garden City, KS serving grades Pre-K – 6th.
503 SAINT JOHN ST, Garden City, KS 67846
- 10.2:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
PreliminaryWhat 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 KS.
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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 KS
Test scores
Most recent published year. School vs. KS average.
Test score data not yet available for this school.
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Where St Mary Catholic School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.
Getting around & local context
- Walk 62Somewhat Walkable
- Bike 51Bikeable
- City Safety: High2,603/100K
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Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$72,507
Median home value
$188,200
Median rent
$994/mo
College educated
19.6%
Homeownership
62.4%
Poverty rate
11.8%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 67846; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Student demographicsNCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS) (SY 2021–22)
Source: NCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS)
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Buffalo Jones ElemEnrollment path unverified | 6.9 | K–4 | 0.2 mi | 240 | Compare → |
| Abe Hubert Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 3.0 | K–6 | 0.6 mi | 307 | Compare → |
| Gc Achieve at J.d. Adams HallEnrollment path unverified | 5.1 | K–12 | 0.8 mi | 107 | Compare → |
| Edith Scheuerman ElemEnrollment path unverified | 6.9 | K–4 | 1.0 mi | 178 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
St Mary Catholic School is listed in Garden City, KS; verify the current enrollment path directly.
About St Mary Catholic School
St Mary Catholic School is a private elementary school in Garden City, KS, serving approximately 100 students in grades Pre-K-6th with a 10.2:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.1 out of 10 and ranks #41 of 142 private schools in KS.
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 6th.
How many students attend St Mary Catholic School?
St Mary Catholic School has an enrollment of approximately 100 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at St Mary Catholic School?
The student-teacher ratio at St Mary Catholic School is 10.2:1. 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 KS?
St Mary Catholic School ranks #41 of 142 private schools in KS.
What is St Mary Catholic School's MySchoolScout rating?
St Mary Catholic School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.1 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 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.
School factsNCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS) (SY 2021–22)
- Grades
- Pre-K – 6th
- Enrollment
- 100
- Gender Split
- 45% M / 55% F
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 10.2:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 10
- Type
- private
- Coed Status
- coed
- Affiliation
- Roman Catholic
- School Day
- 7.5 hours
- Days Per Year
- 160 days
- Setting
- Remote Town
- County
- Finney County
- Phone
- (620) 276-2241
- Area population (ZIP 67846)
- 34,276
- Area average commute
- 14.1 min
- Area median age
- 32.6
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS) · SY 2021–22 · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 67846; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments vintage unavailable; directory SY 2021–22
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