Faith, excellence and service are the pillars of Escondido’s St. Mary’s School. The private elementary and middle school has been serving students in the area since 1950, and prides itself on a Christ-centered approach. Located next to St. Mary Catholic Church and just minutes from the 15 and 78 freeways, the school is ideally located for families from all around the area.
At St. Mary’s, education of the whole child is the number one goal. Though the academic program is thorough and demanding, it is also designed to maximize student learning at each developmentally appropriate age. The staff is committed to well-rounded learning, and works to expose students to core subjects along with religion, music, library, and technology.
Thanks to the school’s new Blended Learning approach, students are able to learn from individualized instruction, online learning, teacher-led classroom instruction, and collaborative student-led activities, ensuring that a diversity of methods are presented to students.
At St. Mary’s, athletics are also an important part of educating the entire person. Throughout the year, students are invited to take part in sports ranging from flag football and basketball to volleyball and soccer. And if that isn’t enough, an integrated STEM program means kids are fully prepared for an ever-evolving, tech-centered world.
With a variety of offerings designed to create global understanding, St. Mary’s is an ideal fit for families with an interest in Christ-centered education.
St. Mary's School
Private Elementary, Middle School
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Grade K-8
130 E 13th Ave,
Escondido, CA
School Details
Students
209
Head of School
Rev. Richard Perozich
Student Teacher Ratio
15:1
Religious Affiliation
Catholic
Niche Grade Details
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
15:1
Teachers
15
Full Time Teachers
13
Part Time Teachers
2
GreatSchools Rating Details
Student Diversity
White
43.1%
Hispanic
33.5%
Two or more races
19.2%
Asian or Pacific Islander
4.2%
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This School’s Reviews
GreatSchools Reviews
5/6/2025
St. Mary School is a truly nurturing, compassionate, and gracious learning environment. The values of the Gospel aren’t just taught—they’re lived. Over the years, and with each of my sons, I’ve witnessed the exceptional leadership of Principal Emily Silady, whose calm, steady presence anchors the sc...
12/18/2024
I would not recommend this school due to concerns about the principal's lack of integrity and honesty, which significantly impacts the overall school environment, the teaching quality is inconsistent, with many under qualified instructors, leading to a lack of proper learning support and a frustrati...
12/13/2024
All good reviews come from a few parents with a bunch of kids or people working as teachers to keep their kids in school for free. Don’t trust the reviews; we had to transfer our kid to another school in the middle of school. Very rude and unprofessional staff and poor performance.
9/20/2024
I absolutely love this school! All 6 of my kids have attended since they were in Kindergarten. My oldest graduated 8th grade in 2023 and is excelling in high school. The education is top notch AND the faith formation is beyond amazing! We chose this school because of the faith formation and to top o...
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List Price Range
$125K - $2.5M
Homes For Sale
19
Average Home Value
$715,866
Median Lot Size
7,405 Sq Ft
% Renters
69%
Household Income
$76,952
% of College Grads
18%
Median Age
34
Average House Size
1,471 Sq Ft
% Commercial Property
76.7%
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