Very Good
#36 of 284 private schools in TN
Top 12% of private schools
St Marys School
Elementary School · Oak Ridge, TN
A private elementary school in Oak Ridge, TN serving grades Pre-K – 8th.
323 VERMONT AVE, Oak Ridge, TN 37830
- 7.6:1 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 TN.
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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 TN
Test scores
Most recent published year. School vs. TN average.
Test score data not yet available for this school.
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Where St Marys 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 65Somewhat Walkable
- Bike 43Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: High1,579/100K
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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
$70,795
Median home value
$234,500
Median rent
$1,076/mo
College educated
39.2%
Homeownership
65%
Poverty rate
13.1%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 37830; 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Woodland ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 7.8 | K–4 | 0.6 mi | 447 | Compare → |
| PreschoolEnrollment path unverified | 4.0 | PK | 1.4 mi | 224 | Compare → |
| Willow Brook ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 7.5 | K–4 | 1.6 mi | 412 | Compare → |
| Christian Academy of Oak RidgePrivate · tuition | Not rated | K–11 | 1.9 mi | 18 | 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.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
St Marys School is listed in Oak Ridge, TN; verify the current enrollment path directly.
About St Marys School
St Marys School is a private elementary school in Oak Ridge, TN, serving approximately 167 students in grades Pre-K-8th with a 7.6:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.5 out of 10 and ranks #36 of 284 private schools in TN.
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about St Marys School
What grades does St Marys School serve?
St Marys School serves students in grades Pre-K through 8th.
How many students attend St Marys School?
St Marys School has an enrollment of approximately 167 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at St Marys School?
The student-teacher ratio at St Marys School is 7.6:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 11:1 for private schools.
How does St Marys School rank in TN?
St Marys School ranks #36 of 284 private schools in TN.
What is St Marys School's MySchoolScout rating?
St Marys School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.5 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
Is St Marys School a private school?
Yes, St Marys 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 Marys School a religious school?
St Marys School has a Roman Catholic religious affiliation.
School factsNCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS) (SY 2021–22)
- Grades
- Pre-K – 8th
- Enrollment
- 167
- Gender Split
- 46% M / 54% F
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 7.6:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 22
- Type
- private
- Coed Status
- coed
- Affiliation
- Roman Catholic
- School Day
- 7 hours
- Days Per Year
- 165 days
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Anderson County
- Phone
- (865) 483-9700
- Area population (ZIP 37830)
- 32,519
- Area average commute
- 23.5 min
- Area median age
- 39.6
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 37830; 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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