| School of St. Mary | |
|---|---|
| Information | |
| Motto | Values of Life |
| Founded | 1917 |
| Faculty | 43 |
| Grades | Preschool-8th |
| Number of students | 600+[1] |
| Grade 6 | Yes |
| Campuses | Primary Grade Center Upper Grade Center |
| Campus type | Suburban |
| School Color(s) | Blue and white |
| Team name | Crusaders |
| Rival | Lake Forest Country Day School |
| Newspaper | The St. Mary Halo |
| Website | http://www.schoolofstmary.org/ |
The School of St. Mary is a Roman Catholic parish school. It has two campuses, both in Lake Forest, Illinois, in the Archdiocese of Chicago. As of 2007[update], it has over 600 students.[1]
The School of St. Mary was founded in 1917 by the Church of St. Mary in Lake Forest, Illinois.[2] The pastor at the time was Father Francis J. Barry. The school began with one hundred twenty-five students in a small building, which is sill standing and holding classes. An addition was built in 1958.[2]