St. Mary's English Medium High School is one of the good institutes of Andhra Pradesh. St. Mary’s English medium High School, located in Prathipadu, just 3 km away from Tadepalligudem. It was established by Heralds of Good News a Clerical Missionary Society of Apostolic Life of Pontifical Right in the Catholic Church in 1988. Fathers of this society were principals and correspondences of St.Mary's English Medium High School. It is on NH-5, well connected to all villages. It has got very good infrastructure, a very big play ground and well furnished class rooms, library. It has also got a separate hostel facility for girls and boys. Most of the teachers are from Kerala. It has very good administration. Fees are also low compared to other schools. It has got buses to carry children. Anniversary day of St.Mary's is celebrated in February, people from all over Tadepalligudem come to school to see and enjoy that day. Its tag line is St Mary’s towards a knowledgeable society.