St. Mary School

Saint Mary School provide a nurturing and challenging environment which encourages and allows children from preschool through grade eight to grow in faith and knowledge.
Saint Mary School integrates faith and Catholic teaching within a strong academic curriculum founded on solid educational principles.
The goal of the school is to prepare its students to become Christian adults who live the message of Jesus by caring for and serving others.
The School Board has three primary objectives to provide advice and support in ensuring the financial well-being of the school to contribute to a long-term strategic plan that outlines opportunities for enhancements to the school for the future St Mary school to work with the school administration and Pastor to ensure the activities are consistent with the Mission of Saint Mary School.

Quick Stats (2024)

  • Top Ranked CT School
  • Grades: Prekindergarten-8
  • Enrollment: 351 students
  • Application Deadline: None / Rolling
  • Source: Verified school update

Top Rankings

St. Mary School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Connecticut for:

Category
Attribute

School Overview

School Membership(s)School Assoc.
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-8

Student Body

Total Students
351 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
22%
State avg.: 30%
Students by Grade
St. Mary School Student By Grade

Academics and Faculty

Total Classroom Teachers
21 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
17:1
National avg.: 13:1

Tuition and Acceptance Rate

Admission Deadline
None / Rolling

School Notes

  • Saint Mary School provide a nurturing and challenging environment which encourages and allows children from preschool through grade eight to grow in faith and knowledge. Saint Mary School integrates faith and Catholic teaching within a strong academic curriculum founded on solid educational principles. The goal of the school is to prepare its students to become Christian adults who live the message of Jesus by caring for and serving others. The School Board has three primary objectives to provide advice and support in ensuring the financial well-being of the school to contribute to a long-term strategic plan that outlines opportunities for enhancements to the school for the future St Mary school to work with the school administration and Pastor to ensure the activities are consistent with the Mission of Saint Mary School.
Source: Verified school update

Frequently Asked Questions

What is St. Mary School's ranking?
St. Mary School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Connecticut for: Largest student body.
When is the application deadline for St. Mary School?
The application deadline for St. Mary School is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).

School Reviews

  5.00 out of 5  (3 reviews)
5  
St Mary`s is a wonderful school, this is our 4th year at the school and we love being part of the SMS community. I highly recommend it.
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5  
We absolutely love St Mary school and would highly recommend it to anyone interested in going the Catholic school route. My daughter just started her second year here and we are so pleased!
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5  
This is only my child's second year at St Mary School, but we love everything about it. All the teachers and staff are very caring and always there for the kids.
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Quick Stats (2024)

  • Top Ranked CT School
  • Grades: Prekindergarten-8
  • Enrollment: 351 students
  • Application Deadline: None / Rolling
  • Source: Verified school update

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