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Mount St. Mary Academy, founded by the Sisters of St. Mary of Namur, is a Catholic private college preparatory school for young women.
Within a nurturing environment, the Academy strives to develop the whole person.
Guided by our Catholic tradition, and rooted in Gospel values, we educate young women who are dedicated to lifelong learning, moral integrity and service to and acceptance of others.
Mount St. Mary Academy continues the educational and spiritual vision of the Sisters of St. Mary of Namur who, "In simplicity and joy, have offered all to God." Students are challenged to understand people of varied backgrounds by using their diverse gifts to participate in service to the community. Recognizing each student's strengths and potential for growth, Mount St. Mary offers a varied curriculum that effectively encourages each student to succeed.
Through academic and extra-curricular programs, students explore their own identities and values and enhance their moral decision making skills.
Students graduate from Mount St. Mary having attained global understanding, critical and abstract thinking skills and the ability to express their knowledge in a coherent and literate manner.
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At Mount St. Mary Academy, our students find a sense of family
that makes the school feel like a second home. We are situated on a
five acre campus offering nearly 100,000 square feet of educational
and recreational space.
Our 1000-seat symphonically correct auditorium, fashioned after
Kleinhans Music Hall in Buffalo, is equipped for full-stage
productions, as well as smaller, more intimate performances. Mount
St. Mary Academy students have the opportunity to both learn and
perform in this state-of-the-art venue. Dance students enjoy this
and our beautiful, professional grade dance studio.Mount St. Mary
Academy`s full-size gymnasium plays host to the school`s indoor
sports teams. A large locker room provides student-athletes with a
comfortable changing area. Seating for several hundred fans is
available. Our students enjoy a wellness center, which provides a
venue for exercise, as well as the opportunity for personal
training and nutrition counseling.
We offer fiveseparate science laboratory settings,
including a brand new STEAM lab, and computer-based teaching areas
are located in all academic classrooms, as well as our Academic
Learning Center. Our College and Career Center (part of the
Guidance and Counseling Department) offers comprehensive resources
for students in all grade levels. There is information available on
colleges, scholarships, careers, job placements and more. All of
our students are orientated to the Career Center and encouraged to
use our resources during a study hall or after
school.OurLibrary Media Center offers students access to
dozens of computers, an impressive collection of books, periodicals
and online resources to conduct research, create projects and
develop presentations. The Center is ideal for students engaged in
group work, as well as those lookingfor a place for leisure
reading.
Students further enhance their spirituality when they celebrate
liturgy in our beautiful chapel, which is accented with large
stained glass windows and a breathtaking altar.
OurInternet Cafe, open before, during and after school,
is a favorite place for students wishing to relaxor enjoy a
healthy snack.
Mount St. Mary Academy offers 14 interscholastic sports: Basketball, Bowling, Cheering, Crew, Cross Country, Golf, Ice Hockey, Lacrosse, Soccer, Softball, Swimming, Tennis, Track and Field and Volleyball. Mount St. Mary Academy is ranked as one of the top 20% of private schools in New York for most sports offered.
When is the application deadline for Mount St. Mary Academy?
The application deadline for Mount St. Mary Academy is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
In what neighborhood is Mount St. Mary Academy located?
Mount St. Mary Academy is located in the Elmwood North neighborhood of Buffalo, NY.
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Quick Stats (2024)
Grades: 9-12
Enrollment: 260 students
Yearly Tuition: $13,600
Application Deadline: None / Rolling
Source: Verified school update
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The average private school tuition in Buffalo, NY is $7,418 for elementary schools and $10,306 for high schools (read more about average private school tuition across the country).
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