"Growing in Faith-Achieving Excellence"

St. Mary Catholic Grade School

St. Mary was founded in 1863 as St. Anne Academy. In 1893 a new two-story structure was named St. Joseph School. The current St. Mary School was built in 1963.

St. Mary's is a preschool through 5th grade elementary school in the Diocese of Springfield in Illinois and our doors are always open to all walks of faith.

St. Mary's offers students many opportunities and advantages:

Our average class size is 15 with a teacher to student ratio of 1 to 15.

Our average teacher has nine years of experience.

With 144 years as an institution, we offer a strong tradition in Catholic Education.

Our students consistently score above the national averages on standardized tests.

First in state for the Presidential Physical Fitness Award for 12 years in a row.

St. Mary Catholic Grade School :: 2000 Richmond Ave. :: Mattoon, IL 61938 :: (217) 235-0431 suggestions for the website? have some news to share? contact Erin Scott or Michele Buerster.

last updated 2-9-09

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