St Marys Elem

St. Marys Elementary serves 275 students from prekindergarten through sixth grade in the heart of St. Marys, Kansas.

This regular public school maintains a favorable student-teacher ratio of 10.2:1 with 27 full-time equivalent teachers, allowing for more individualized attention in the classroom. The school demonstrates solid academic performance with a MySchoolScout rating of 7.1 out of 10 and ranks #267 out of 1,298 Kansas elementary schools, placing it in the 80th percentile statewide. Both English Language Arts and mathematics show 37% of students performing at proficient levels or above across grade levels, providing a foundation for continued academic growth.

St. Marys Elementary is situated in a stable rural community where the median household income reaches $73,942 and the poverty rate remains low at 5.9%. The surrounding neighborhood reflects typical rural Kansas values, with median home values around $201,600 and about 22% of residents holding bachelor's degrees or higher.

The school's location on Grand Avenue places it at the center of this close-knit community of approximately 4,100 residents in Pottawatomie County. Students benefit from the advantages of small-town education, where personal connections between families, teachers, and community members create a supportive learning environment in rural Kansas.

Located in a rural area, St Marys Elem may involve longer commutes for some families. Rural schools often serve as community anchors and may have smaller class sizes, but parents should consider transportation logistics, after-school program availability, and access to specialized services.