Elementary (Grades K-5)

St. Mary School is centered on the Gospel of Jesus Christ and focuses on both academic excellence and personal growth. We welcome all students between the ages of preschool through eighth grade, with a current enrollment of 250 students, who seek to learn and grow in a caring, Christian environment.

Our students develop to be lifelong learners, who comprise 21st century skills, such as collaboration and teamwork, creativity and imagination, critical thinking, and problem solving. This will prepare them for a successful future and help them to become active and caring members of their communities.

St. Mary School welcomes each child and family into a loving and caring school community. We provide a nurturing, Christ-centered environment where the joy of learning is treasured and each child has the opportunity to learn and grow. Our Elementary school consists of Kindergarten through 5th grade.

Our curriculum is based on the Graded Course of Studies Curriculum Guides set forth by the Office of Catholic Education  for the Diocese of Cleveland.  St. Mary School is state certified, and faculty members are credentialed by the State of Ohio. Courses for all grades include Religion, Language Arts, Reading, Mathematics, Science, Social Studies, Art, Music, Technology, and Physical Education.

If you are interested in learning more about our Elementary grades or have questions about enrollment, please reach out to us at [email protected] or submit an Inquiry Form. You may also submit an Enrollment Form if you are ready to register.

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Below are some highlights of St. Mary School’s elementary curriculum:

• Daily Religious instruction that includes leadership opportunities and service to the community


• Weekly School Masses, where students lead the Mass


• Grade 2 learns detail about the Sacraments of Reconciliation and Eucharist


• Highly qualified teachers with a diverse range of experiences


• 4th and 5th grade teachers teach more specialized subjects, and students rotate between these teacher teams


• Small class sizes to provide individualized instruction


• STEM-based instruction beginning in Kindergarten with instruction in our Makerspace to promote critical and creative thinking through hands-on activities


• One-to-One technology with Chromebooks


• Introduction to Spanish language beginning in Kindergarten and developed consistently through 8th grade


• Strong literature-based reading program using Fountas & Pinnell assessment for determining student reading levels; emphasis on writing process and written and oral expression


• Math program emphasis on problem solving and computation skills as well as critical and creative thinking


• Students learn about physical science and health, Earth science, world history and geography, current events, and government


• Strong fine arts program including Art and Music classes


• Band program for grades four and five


• MAP (Measure of Academic Progress) standardized testing program in grades K-8


• ACRE (Assessment of Children/Youth Religious Education)  test in Grades 5 and 8