Mater Dei is an elementary school for boys, grades 1 through 8, conducted by Catholic laymen.
All students are required to attend religious classes. Classes are generally limited to twenty students.
The curriculum is a reasonably fast-tracked one in which consistent effort and reading are emphasized; however character development is the school's top priority.
Subjects in grades 1 through 4 are taught by women with the exception of physical education, which is conducted by male coaches from the upper school.
Grades 5 through 8 are departmentalized with male specialists teaching most subjects.
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: 1-8
- Enrollment: 217 students
- Yearly Tuition: $23,275
- Average class size: 20 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
School Overview
School Membership(s)School Assoc.
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades 1-8
Year Founded
1960
Colors
White, Blue
School Calendar
Student Body
Total Students
217 students
Student Body Type
% Students of Color
8%
State avg.: 38%
Students by Grade
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
24 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
9:1
National avg.:
Average Class Size
20 students
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Yearly Tuition Cost
$23,275
Application URL
School Notes
- School Motto: Work hard, play hard, pray hard, but most of all, be a good guy!
- Mater Dei is an elementary school for boys, grades 1 through 8, conducted by Catholic laymen. All students are required to attend religious classes. Classes are generally limited to twenty students. The curriculum is a reasonably fast-tracked one in which consistent effort and reading are emphasized; however character development is the school's top priority. Subjects in grades 1 through 4 are taught by women with the exception of physical education, which is conducted by male coaches from the upper school. Grades 5 through 8 are departmentalized with male specialists teaching most subjects.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
Frequently Asked Questions
How much does Mater Dei School cost?
Mater Dei School's tuition is approximately $23,275 for private students.
When is the application deadline for Mater Dei School?
The application deadline for Mater Dei School is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
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