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Very Good

#24 of 186 private schools in OR

Top 12% of private schools

St Mary's of Medford

High School

816 BLACK OAK DR, Medford, OR 97504

Private

Enrollment

533

Student-Teacher

10.4:1

Score

7.7

Grades

5th – 12th

Data vintage2021-22

How this school compares

Oregon private schools

#24 of 186

In Medford

#1 of 4

public schools

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St Mary's of Medford

7.7/10

High School in Medford · grades 5th – 12th. Start here, then compare fit against nearby and district options.

Hoover Elementary School

8.2/10

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6.2/10

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About St Mary's of Medford

St Mary's of Medford is a private high school in Medford, OR. St Mary's of Medford serves approximately 533 students, and covers grades 5th-12th, and has a 10.4:1 student-teacher ratio. St Mary's of Medford has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.7 out of 10 and ranks #24 of 186 private schools in OR.

How it compares1.8 pts above OR schools
  • This school 7.7 · Very Good
  • OR avg 5.9

What Parents Should Know

St Mary's of Medford 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's of Medford compares to 22 public schools serving similar grades in Medford, OR

Student-Teacher Ratio
10.4:1
This School
vs
19:1
Public Avg
Avg School Size
533
This School
vs
565
Public Avg
Avg School Scout Rating
7.7
This School
vs
5.8
Public Avg

Student Demographics

White 63.4% vs 0%
Asian 14.1% vs 0%
Hispanic 4.9% vs 0%
Black 1.5% vs 0%
St Mary's of Medford Medford Public Avg

Nearby High Schools

School Rating
St Mary's of Medford (this school) 7.7
Hoover Elementary School 8.2
Orchard Hill Elementary School 6.2
Innovation Academy 5.3
Hedrick Middle School 6.0
Roosevelt Elementary School 4.9
The Valley School of Southern Oregon 7.5
Jefferson Elementary School 6.2
Medford Online Academy 4.4
Lone Pine Elementary School 6.8
Washington Elementary School 3.9
North Medford High School 5.3
Kids Unlimited Academy 8.1
McLoughlin Middle School 5.3
Wilson Elementary School 5.1
Jackson Elementary School 4.8
South Medford High School 4.9
Kennedy Elementary School 6.8
Abraham Lincoln Elementary 5.9
Logos Charter School 8.0
Oak Grove Elementary School 3.3

Showing 20 of 22 schools. View all schools in Medford

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 OR.

Classroom Attention
? Student-teacher ratio calibrated against other private schools. Lower ratios mean more individual attention. (30% of overall score)
B+ 7.4 / 10
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Student-Teacher Ratio 10.4:1
Instructional Commitment
? Total annual instructional hours based on school day length and days per year. (15% of overall score)
A 8.5 / 10
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School Day Length 7 hours
Annual Instructional Hours 1,274
Diversity & Inclusion
? Racial and ethnic diversity of the student body using Simpson's diversity index. (20% of overall score)
A 8.7 / 10
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Diversity Index 56%
Community Context

Data Unavailable

School Profile
? Enrollment size and grade span breadth — indicators of program depth and peer community. (15% of overall score)
B 6.3 / 10
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Enrollment 533
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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 OR

Test Scores

Test score data not yet available for this school.

Student Demographics NCES PSS (SY 2021-22)

White 63.4%
Asian 14.1%
Two or More 8.3%
Pacific Islander 7.3%
Hispanic 4.9%
Black 1.5%
Native American 0.6%

Source: NCES Private School Survey (PSS)

Location

816 BLACK OAK DR, Medford, OR 97504

Nearby Alternatives

Families considering St Mary's of Medford may also want to explore other high schools in the area. Armadillo Community Charter School (rated 7.8/10, 3.0 miles away, in nearby Phoenix), with a very similar rating. Another option is Phoenix High School (rated 6.1/10, 2.7 miles away, in nearby Phoenix), a more accessible option. Additionally, Innovation Academy (rated 5.3/10, 0.9 miles away), a more accessible option. For more schools in Medford, see our Medford schools guide .

Nearby Schools

20 within 2.5 mi
School Distance Rating
Hoover Elementary School Medford 0.5 mi 8.2
Orchard Hill Elementary School Medford 0.5 mi 6.2
Innovation Academy Medford 0.9 mi 5.3
The Valley School of Southern Oregon Medford 1.6 mi 7.5
Hedrick Middle School Medford 1.5 mi 6.0
Roosevelt Elementary School Medford 1.5 mi 4.9
Lone Pine Elementary School Medford 2.2 mi 6.8
Jefferson Elementary School Medford 1.7 mi 6.2
GRACE CASCADE CHRISTIAN SCHOOLS Medford 2.0 mi 4.7
Medford Online Academy Medford 1.9 mi 4.4
North Medford High School Medford 2.4 mi 5.3
Phoenix High School Phoenix 2.7 mi 6.1
Wilson Elementary School Medford 2.6 mi 5.1
Kids Unlimited Academy Medford 2.4 mi 8.1
MEDFORD MONTESSORI SCHOOL Medford 2.6 mi 7.1
Phoenix Elementary School Phoenix 3.0 mi 4.4
Phoenix-Talent Rising Academy Phoenix 3.0 mi
Armadillo Community Charter School Phoenix 3.0 mi 7.8
Washington Elementary School Medford 2.4 mi 3.9
McLoughlin Middle School Medford 2.5 mi 5.3

Neighborhood Census ACS (2019-2023)

Census data for ZIP 97504 (ACS 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates) · Data sources

Median Income

$81,233

Median Home Value

$447,800

Median Rent

$1,387/mo

Population

50,471

College Educated

37.6%

Homeownership

61.5%

Avg Commute

15.6 min

Poverty Rate

10.2%

Median Age

41.5

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Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about St Mary's of Medford

What grades does St Mary's of Medford serve?

St Mary's of Medford serves students in grades 5th through 12th.

How many students attend St Mary's of Medford?

St Mary's of Medford has an enrollment of approximately 533 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at St Mary's of Medford?

The student-teacher ratio at St Mary's of Medford is 10.4:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 11:1 for private schools.

How does St Mary's of Medford rank in OR?

St Mary's of Medford ranks #24 of 186 private schools in OR.

What is St Mary's of Medford's MySchoolScout rating?

St Mary's of Medford has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.7 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's of Medford a private school?

Yes, St Mary's of Medford 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's of Medford a religious school?

St Mary's of Medford has a Roman Catholic religious affiliation.

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Neighborhood Context

Walk Score
39 Car-Dependent
Transit Score
23 Minimal Transit
Bike Score
34 Somewhat Bikeable

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Quick Facts NCES PSS (SY 2021-22)

Grades
5th – 12th
Enrollment
533
Gender Split
48% M / 52% F
Student-Teacher Ratio
10.4:1
Teachers (FTE)
51
Type
private
Coed Status
coed
Affiliation
Roman Catholic
School Day
7 hours
Days Per Year
182 days
Setting
Small City
County
Jackson County

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