Avilla, Indiana · Est. 1863

Children Growing in Wisdom & Grace

For more than 150 years, St. Mary has offered faith-filled, academically excellent, and affordable Catholic education for Preschool through Grade 8.

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School Choice Vouchers & SGO tax-credit scholarships accepted

160+

Years Serving Avilla

“A”

State Accountability Grade

Top 25%

Statewide Test Percentile

PreK–8

Ages 3 Through Grade 8

Welcome to St. Mary

A community of faith, learning, and family

Since 1863, St. Mary Catholic School has formed the hearts and minds of children in Avilla and the surrounding Noble County community. Rooted in the Catholic faith and the example of our Blessed Mother, we help every student grow in wisdom, grace, and a lifelong love of learning.

Here, small class sizes and dedicated teachers meet rigorous academics, daily faith formation, and the warmth of a parish family — an education for the whole child, made affordable through Indiana School Choice and SGO scholarships.

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St. Mary Catholic School building in Avilla, Indiana, with its rooftop cross and bell

1863

Faithful since

Why Families Choose Us

The St. Mary Difference

Faith-Centered

Daily prayer, weekly Mass, and Gospel values woven through every grade and every subject.

Academic Excellence

An “A”-rated school with statewide test scores in the top 25th percentile and small class sizes.

Truly Affordable

Indiana School Choice vouchers and SGO tax-credit scholarships put Catholic education within reach.

Parish Family

A close-knit community of families, alumni, and parishioners who support one another in faith.

Programs for Every Age

Preschool through Grade 8

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Ages 3–5

Preschool

A nurturing, play-based first step where little ones discover God’s world and ready themselves for kindergarten.

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Grades K–5

Elementary

Strong foundations in reading, math, science, and faith — taught with care in small, focused classrooms.

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Grades 6–8

Middle School

Preparing confident, faith-grounded students for high school through rigorous academics and leadership.

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Before & After School Care — flexible, affordable supervision for working families.

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Admissions & Resources

RegistrationEnroll a new student or re-register for next year. Tuition & VouchersRates, School Choice, and SGO scholarships. Handbooks & FormsFamily handbook, calendars, and downloads. AthleticsTeams, schedules, and how to get involved. Lunch CalendarThis month’s menu and meal information. Friday NewsletterWeekly news, dates, and announcements.

For Our Families

A school built by its families

St. Mary thrives because of the parents, alumni, and parishioners who give their time and talent. From the HASA to the School Board, there is a place for everyone.