St Mary Parish Catholic School

Posted: June 27, 2025

Worst school I’ve ever put my kid in. Publich school education with a 10,000 dollar price tag

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Posted: April 7, 2024

If they are not a white, attractive, athlete, do not send your kid to school here. They will be bullied if they are of color, have short hair too skinny or to large. The school will pretend to fix the situation and do nothing. If you can't run a mile or you don't have a learning disability, the school will not care for you. The grade system is insane and the school expects way to much from the students. If you are not athletic P.E will be the worst thing you will experience. You will get yelled at by the teacher and mocked by other students. This school is no where close to accepting anyone who is different. Catholic morals are taught but even the teachers do not follow them. If your teacher had a bad day, buckle up because they do take it out on the students. I have heard multiple of the teachers openly say slurs. There are a few good teachers but the amount of bad teachers is insanely overwhelming. The students at this school are unbelievably immature as well. Multiple of the MIDDLE SCHOOL students have expressed believes of things such as "Yoga is satanic" "Catholics are not allowed to go to public school" " We never landed on the moon" "Do not give money to homeless people". Being a non Catholic in this school is even worse. Students are repeatedly told that once they leave the school, they will be heavily oppressed for being Catholic. The school does not allow anyone to express who they are. The only thing this school cares about are a good state assessment score. Teachers will see a student who has a hard time sitting still and tell the parent that they are "disrespectful and never pay attention." The uniforms are uncomfortable and if you are not 90 pounds as a girl you will be made fun of. If you have a panic attack and you ask to leave the classroom the teacher will claim you "leave all the time without asking" Not to mention some of the teachers being disgusting and then some of them screaming if there room is slightly messy. If your child does not want to attend an anti abortion rally they will be given around 11 assignments as punishment. The school uses disposable trays for every meal which is horrible for the environment not the mention the stale almost expired food they serve. Multiple students have been asked to lift up there jackets just to see if there shirts are tucked in. You will be mocked and bullied at this school no matter what. You will receive no support from the teachers. I spent every second wishing I could leave.

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Posted: December 17, 2016

The staff and faculty at this school truly care and get to know the families that attend. This school raises its students in the Catholic faith and promotes a good learning environment. Many students that attend go on to be very successful, as the school encourages the pursuit of further knowledge.

Posted: September 12, 2015

Terrible experience. They do not represent catholic values at all. When I enrolled they pressured me to fill out the reduced lunch program application. She said," we get more money from the state and we LOVE that!"
That sums it up.
From pornographic books to middle school teachers pushing a leftist agenda this place is losing good families fast.

Posted: September 12, 2015

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Posted: March 22, 2015

I am comforted with the safety in private schools accredited with the teaching of faith and respect towards one another. Not only does St Mary's prepare students for the standardized state tests, they achieve more. The school is from K-8th with a grade level size of approximately 34-45 students. There is a school nurse, enrichment teacher, art teacher, music and band teacher with plans to add to the staff. Kindergarten has two teachers and many others have an aide. Parents appreciate the school and are dedicated to the success so in turn donate precious volunteer hours. The building design is fantastic with three hallways separating preschool-2nd, 3rd-5th, and 6th-8th. When deciding which school is best for your child, take a tour of St. Mary's, you will be impressed. Only in Kansas will you find the tuition based on tithing. It is a way of life that Kansans live and appreciate, and that is what makes this school successful.

Posted: June 21, 2014

As a parent of 5 and who has 3 children attending St.Mary's. I would say I could think of a better school to send my kids to. After being in the public schools around our area, I know we made the right choice to send our kids to St.Mary's.

Posted: February 12, 2014

This School. Does NOT represent Catholic values. If your child is not a straight A student or has a learning disability , medical condition, forget it. They only want the best for the State Assessments and to look good. Children are bullied and made to feel like they are nothing unless they are perfect. Many good families have left the school and church over this. The principal and very few teachers try but they are ran over by the rest. I strongly urge you to go to other Catholic school.