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St. Mary School

946 Hopmeadow Street, Simsbury, CT, 06070-0607 -

School Notes Overview:

St. Mary's School is a unique learning institution committed to academic excellence in an atmosphere of Christian caring. Since our founding in 1957, St. Mary's School has created a close, caring community that supports and nurtures the child. Our dedicated faculty members forge strong bonds with our 260+ students and their families. The rich history and tradition of our school promotes a parish school relationship within a community of faith. We welcome you and your child into our circle of traditional learning, daily faith, and loving respect. As the Farmington Valley's only Catholic school for grades K-8, our students flourish with our challenging academic regimen, religious instruction, and diverse programs in the arts, music, and athletics. Our Pre-Kindergarten program helps prepare younger children for their formal schooling, with a focus on Christ-centered values and creative learning. St. Mary's School is accredited by the New England Association of Schools and Colleges (the last re accreditation was in 2008) and the Connecticut State Department of Education....

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School Overview:

	St. Mary School
School Membership(s)	National Catholic Educational Association (NCEA)
Religious Affiliation	Roman Catholic
Grades Offered	Grades Prekindergarten - 8
County	Hartford County, CT
Student Body
Total Students	287 students
Student Body Type	Co-ed
	This School	(CT) School Avg.
% Students of Color	2%	19%
Students by Grade
	Pre-K - 42 students
	Kind - 40 students
	Grade 1 - 26 students
	Grade 2 - 30 students
	Grade 3 - 30 students
	Grade 4 - 30 students
	Grade 5 - 25 students
	Grade 6 - 26 students
	Grade 7 - 20 students
	Grade 8 - 18 students
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers	16 teachers
	This School	(CT) School Avg.
Teacher : Student Ratio	1:18	* Ntl. Public School Avg. » 1:16
School Days in Calendar Year	180 days	180 days
Hours in School Day for Students	6 hours	6 hours
Admission Deadline	None / Rolling

School Notes:

St. Mary's School is a unique learning institution committed to academic excellence in an atmosphere of Christian caring. Since our founding in 1957, St. Mary's School has created a close, caring community that supports and nurtures the child. Our dedicated faculty members forge strong bonds with our 260+ students and their families. The rich history and tradition of our school promotes a parish school relationship within a community of faith. We welcome you and your child into our circle of traditional learning, daily faith, and loving respect. As the Farmington Valley's only Catholic school for grades K-8, our students flourish with our challenging academic regimen, religious instruction, and diverse programs in the arts, music, and athletics. Our Pre-Kindergarten program helps prepare younger children for their formal schooling, with a focus on Christ-centered values and creative learning. St. Mary's School is accredited by the New England Association of Schools and Colleges (the last re accreditation was in 2008) and the Connecticut State Department of Education.
Profile last updated: 02/09/2009

In the News:

Enrollment Shift Could Burden Farmington Valley Towns (Hartford Courant)
posted on March 25, 2009 at 07:18:50 am
The Farmington Valley has long been regarded as the Vatican of private education. With its well-endowed pedigree of prep schools, the area draws ambitious students from around the country and even the world.

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School Zip Statistics:

About This Zipcode (06070)	School Zip (06070)	(CT) State Average
Population (Approximate)	14,346 people	3,405,565 people
% (age 25+) w/College Degree	68%	41%
Population Average Age	40 years old	37 years old
Average Household size	2.7 persons	2.4 persons
Median Household Income	$82,943	$56,323
Avg. # of Rooms in Household	7.3 rooms	5.6 rooms
Median Age of Housing Structure	38 years old	48 years old
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% Owning / % Renting	84% / 16%	64% / 36%