St. Mary's School

🌟 Key Highlights: St. Mary’s School

St. Mary’s School (SMS) is a private, co-educational Catholic parochial school in Jackson, Tennessee. It is committed to a Christ-centered education that emphasizes academic excellence, spiritual formation, and the development of the whole child in a nurturing environment.

🏫 Overview

• Type: Private / Parochial Catholic School (Ministry of St. Mary’s Catholic Church)

• Location: Jackson, Tennessee (Madison County)

• Grades Served: Pre-Kindergarten (PK3) – 8th Grade

• Enrollment: Approximately 300 students

• Core Mission: To partner with parents in preparing children to be lifelong learners and productive members of the Church and community by providing a Christ-centered, academically challenging, and safe learning environment.

• Accreditation: SACS (Southern Association of Colleges and Schools) / Cognia and NCEA (National Catholic Educational Association).

• Student-Teacher Ratio: Low, around 12:1.

✅ What Makes the School Unique?

SMS excels in combining a strong Catholic identity with a rigorous academic program for foundational learners:

• Catholic Identity & Spiritual Life: Catholic values and doctrines are integrated across the entire curriculum. Students participate in daily prayer and weekly Mass, with all students receiving instruction in the Catholic faith.

• Academic Excellence: The curriculum is designed to be academically challenging, ensuring students are well-prepared for entry into competitive high school programs. Standardized test scores typically exceed national averages.

• Technology Integration: The school utilizes technology to enhance learning, including a dedicated computer lab and classroom integration of devices to support instruction and digital literacy.

• Whole-Child Development: Special areas, including Art, Music, Physical Education, and Spanish, are core components of the curriculum for all grade levels, fostering physical and artistic development alongside academic growth.

• Extracurricular Programs: Offers a range of competitive sports (e.g., basketball, soccer, cheerleading) and academic clubs to encourage teamwork, leadership, and diverse interests outside the classroom.

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