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St Mary Catholic School

Elementary School

14601 E 4TH AVE, Spokane Valley, WA 99216

Last updated: July 2026

Private

Enrollment

190

Student-Teacher

12.7:1

Score

6.6

Grades

Pre-K – 8th

Enrollment

190

Student-Teacher

12.7:1

Score

6.6

Grades

Pre-K – 8th

Data vintage
2021-22

Data vintage2021-22

How this school compares

Washington private schools

#153 of 381

In Spokane Valley

#2 of 5

public schools

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About St Mary Catholic School

St Mary Catholic School is a private elementary school in Spokane Valley, WA. St Mary Catholic School serves approximately 190 students, and covers grades Pre-K-8th, and has a 12.7:1 student-teacher ratio. St Mary Catholic School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.6 out of 10 and ranks #153 of 381 private schools in WA.

How it comparesOn par with WA schools

6.6

This school 6.6 · Average
WA avg 6.8

What Parents Should Know

At 190 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.

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How St Mary Catholic School compares to 27 public schools serving similar grades in Spokane Valley, WA

Student-Teacher Ratio

12.7:1

This School

20.5:1

Public Avg

Avg School Size

190

This School

372

Public Avg

Avg School Scout Rating

6.6

This School

6.2

Public Avg

Student Demographics

White 66.8% vs 0%

Asian 7.4% vs 0%

Hispanic 5.8% vs 0%

Black 1.6% vs 0%

St Mary Catholic School Spokane Valley Public Avg

Nearby Elementary Schools

School	Distance	Enrollment	STR	Rating
St Mary Catholic School (this school)	—	190	12.7:1	6.6
Adams Elementary	0.3 mi	373	13.3:1	7.0
Central Valley Early Learning Center	0.5 mi	369	61.5:1	5.3
Progress Elementary School	0.8 mi	281	17.6:1	4.6
Evergreen Middle School	0.8 mi	636	19.3:1	6.1
Summit School	1.1 mi	376	16.3:1	8.2
McDonald Elementary School	1.2 mi	280	13.3:1	8.4
Sunrise Elementary	1.3 mi	657	16.8:1	8.9
North Pines Middle School	1.8 mi	518	18.5:1	4.6
Greenacres Middle School	1.8 mi	502	19.3:1	6.5
Opportunity Elementary	1.9 mi	618	14.4:1	5.0
South Pines Elementary	2.0 mi	291	14.6:1	7.8
Greenacres Elementary	2.1 mi	614	15:1	7.0
Riverbend Elementary School	2.3 mi	602	16.3:1	4.9
Bowdish Middle School	2.3 mi	361	15:1	4.7
Broadway Elementary	2.4 mi	299	14.2:1	6.6
Chester Elementary School	2.5 mi	382	15.9:1	7.5
University Elementary School	2.6 mi	257	12.2:1	7.0
Horizon Middle School	2.6 mi	482	19.3:1	6.6
EV Parent Partnership	2.7 mi	180	36:1	5.5
Trent School	2.7 mi	490	19.6:1	4.8

Showing 20 of 27 schools. View all schools in Spokane Valley

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 WA.

Classroom Attention

B- 4.9 / 10

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Student-Teacher Ratio 12.7:1

Instructional Commitment

A- 7.6 / 10

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School Day Length 6.8 hours

Annual Instructional Hours 1,224

Diversity & Inclusion

B+ 7.3 / 10

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Diversity Index 51%

Community Context

Data Unavailable

School Profile

A- 8.3 / 10

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Enrollment 190

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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 WA

Test Scores

Test score data not yet available for this school.

Student Demographics NCES PSS (SY 2021-22)

White 66.8%

Two or More 15.8%

Asian 7.4%

Hispanic 5.8%

Black 1.6%

Pacific Islander 1.6%

Native American 1.1%

Source: NCES Private School Survey (PSS)

Location

14601 E 4TH AVE, Spokane Valley, WA 99216

Nearby Alternatives

Families considering St Mary Catholic School may also want to explore other elementary schools in the area. Sunrise Elementary (rated 8.9/10, 1.3 miles away), which scores notably higher. Another option is McDonald Elementary School (rated 8.4/10, 1.2 miles away), which scores notably higher. Additionally, Summit School (rated 8.2/10, 1.1 miles away), which scores notably higher. For more schools in Spokane Valley, see our Spokane Valley schools guide .

Nearby Schools

20 within 2.5 mi

School	Distance	Enrollment	Rating
Adams Elementary Spokane Valley	0.3 mi	373	7.0
Mica Peak High School Spokane Valley	0.5 mi	112	5.1
School to Life Spokane Valley	0.5 mi	28	—
Central Valley Early Learning Center Spokane Valley	0.5 mi	369	5.3
VALLEY MONTESSORI SCHOOL Spokane Valley	0.7 mi	12	—
Evergreen Middle School Spokane Valley	0.8 mi	636	6.1
Progress Elementary School Spokane Valley	0.8 mi	281	4.6
PIONEER SCHOOL Spokane Valley	0.8 mi	70	5.9
Central Valley High School Spokane Valley	0.8 mi	1,336	6.0
SPOKANE VALLEY ADVENTIST SCHOOL Spokane Valley	1.1 mi	31	6.4
Sunrise Elementary Spokane Valley	1.3 mi	657	8.9
Summit School Spokane Valley	1.1 mi	376	8.2
McDonald Elementary School Spokane Valley	1.2 mi	280	8.4
North Pines Middle School Spokane Valley	1.8 mi	518	4.6
Greenacres Middle School Spokane Valley	1.8 mi	502	6.5
South Pines Elementary Spokane Valley	2.0 mi	291	7.8
University High School Spokane Valley	2.3 mi	1,395	5.3
Opportunity Elementary Spokane Valley	1.9 mi	618	5.0
EV Parent Partnership Spokane Valley	2.7 mi	180	5.5
Chester Elementary School Spokane Valley	2.5 mi	382	7.5

Neighborhood Census ACS (2019-2023)

Census data for ZIP 99216 (ACS 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates) · Data sources

Median Income

$69,958

Median Home Value

$336,700

Median Rent

$1,307/mo

Population

28,056

College Educated

21.8%

Homeownership

45.6%

Avg Commute

20.7 min

Poverty Rate

12%

Median Age

35.7

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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 190 students.

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

The student-teacher ratio at St Mary Catholic School is 12.7:1. 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 WA?

St Mary Catholic School ranks #153 of 381 private schools in WA.

What is St Mary Catholic School's MySchoolScout rating?

St Mary Catholic School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.6 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: 53 Somewhat Walkable
Transit Score: 31 Some Transit
Bike Score: 49 Somewhat Bikeable

Quick Facts NCES PSS (SY 2021-22)

Grades: Pre-K – 8th
Enrollment: 190
Gender Split: 51% M / 49% F
Student-Teacher Ratio: 12.7:1
Teachers (FTE): 15
Type: private
Coed Status: coed
Affiliation: Roman Catholic
School Day: 6.8 hours
Days Per Year: 180 days
Setting: Midsize City
County: Spokane County
Phone: (509) 924-4300

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