Crusaders

To Learn, To Serve, To Lead

Ages 2 through Grade 8
Welcome to the School of St. Mary!

The School of St. Mary offers a stimulating, faith-filled environment that nurtures each child's intellect, spirit, and social development from preschool through eighth grade. Rooted in Catholic tradition, we partner with families to help children develop into contributing community members with a conscience and empathy for others. Time and again, families choose to stay at the School of St. Mary to raise their children within a close-knit community that spans generations.

Award-Winning SchoolThree-Time National Blue Ribbon School

The School of St. Mary enjoys more than a century of excellence in education. The U.S. Department of Education has awarded the School of St. Mary the National Blue Ribbon of Excellence three times. Only 38 private schools in the country have received this prestigious recognition three times. The Blue Ribbon program recognizes schools based on overall academic excellence and affirms the hard work students, educators, families, and communities contribute to creating schools where students master challenging and engaging content. 
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Take the Next Steps, Join the Crusader Family Today!

We accept enrollments throughout the year, as space allows. 
Applications for the 2027-2028 school year will open in January.

A Roman Catholic School Since 1917

To Learn, To Serve, To Lead

Primary Grade Center

900 West Everett Road
Lake Forest, Illinois 60045
(847) 283-9800

Upper Grade Center

185 East Illinois Road
Lake Forest, Illinois 60045
(847) 234-0371