St. Mary’s Catholic School is located in the heart of Boise, Idaho and has been educating Idaho’s youth since September of 1949. The first teachers at St. Mary’s School were Benedictine nuns from the Monastery of St. Gertrude in Cottonwood, Idaho. The nuns were active teachers in the school for over thirty years ensuring the roots of Catholic values, religious education, respect, honesty, integrity and personal responsibility were firmly ingrained to provide for future generations to flourish with a Catholic identity. Their vision of Academic Excellence in a Catholic Community has never wavered, as the staff, parents, parish and community of St. Mary’s School has progressed over time.
St. Mary’s School takes pride in its historical identity and long-standing traditions, but also maintains a watchful eye on current and future needs and challenges access. St. Mary’s School students and faculty use innovative teaching tools to improve skills and master academics.
Leadership is a central theme for the students and faculty at St. Mary’s School. Our foundation is
grounded within the premise of leading by example.
Parents and students tell us that they select St. Mary’s School because it is community-based; instills academic excellence with small class sizes; and provides students with security and a feeling of belonging because of the traditions and Catholic values that are modeled as a way of life. For those who find their home in the halls at St. Mary’s School, it is a haven where families unite, students excel, and communities are energized.
We value our past and honor our long-standing traditions even as we evolve to meet the challenges of the present and anticipate the needs of the future! To this day, we remain a close-knit community of educators, parents, and students with deep roots in the Northend neighborhood that we call home.