St. Mary Catholic School DeKalb

It's more than an education ...

it's faith, values and family too!

Mission

St. Mary Catholic School engages the whole student and family enabling children to grow spiritually and emotionally, achieve their full academic potential, and discover God’s plan.

Vision

St. Mary Catholic School lives and proclaims the Gospel of Christ and the tradition of the Church. We integrate knowledge and truth with the Gospel values in all areas of school, family, and community. We are united as individuals created in God’s image to foster and develop responsible members of society: spiritually, academically, physically, emotionally, and socially.

Why choose St. Mary School?

Learn more about why parents choose St. Mary School & how scholarships provide opportunies to families.

The Peggy Hoyt Guardian Angel Tuition Assistance Program helps over 50 students a year thanks to your generous donations. Save the date for Adult Trivia Night on January 27. We will be looking to raise $5,000 for student scholarships that day.

Donate to scholarships

Little Lancers

K - 8th Grade

Little Lancers 3yr old Preschool is a 3-day program, full day.

Our 4yr old PreKindergarten program has 3-day and 5-day options. Both are full day programs.

St. Mary is fully accredited and provides a comprehensive education from Kindergarten to 8th Grade. Teachers reinforce God’s unique purpose for students while emphasizing academic excellence.

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We need your help to achieve our goals!

If you are able, please visit our donation page or help by attending one of our fundraising events.

Christmas Kringle Market

Save the date December 17 from 1 - 4 pm! The Kindle Market is open to the public. We have over 40 vendors for this event and will run alongside a cookie exchange and gift wrapping station put on by St. Mary families.

Join us for last minute Christmas shopping supporting local vendors!

Dining Out with us for a good cause!

Join us on 12/8 at FIVE GUYS in DeKalb between 4 - 8 pm and they will donate 20% of ALL sales back to St. Mary Catholic School DeKalb.

2021-22 Accomplishments at a Glance

• Max (grade 6) took first place and Bella (grade 7) took second place in the DeKalb County Spelling Bee
• St. Mary (DeKalb/Sycamore) 5th grade boys basketball champions 2022
• Our Math team placed 5th in Division A at the St. Francis Math Contest.

2022-2023 Accomplishments at a Glance

• Bella (grade 8) & Max (grade 4) moved on to the DeKalb County Spelling Bee.
• Our History Teacher Mrs. LeBouef & the 8th grade class received the 2023 Illinois History Day Governor’s Award.
• 5 eighth grade students are advancing to State for History Fair April 22, 2023.
• 6 of the 14 students at regionals qualified for the IJAS State Science Fair.
• Our Math team placed 4th in Division A at the St. Francis Math Contest.
• View our ITBS test scores here.