St. Mary On The Hill Catholic School (Top Ranked Private School for 2026-27)

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Quick Facts (2026-27)

Top Ranked GA School
Grades: Kindergarten-8
Enrollment: 496 students
Yearly Tuition: $8,985
Acceptance rate: 95%
Average class size: 18 students
Application Deadline: None / Rolling
Source: ✓Verified school update

School Rankings

St. Mary On The Hill Catholic School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Georgia for:

School Facts

Religious Affiliation

Catholic

Grades Offered

Grades Kindergarten-8

Students By Grade

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Distribution of Students By Grade
Grade	St. Mary On The Hill Catholic School
Kind	59
1	60
2	54
3	53
4	59
5	52
6	61
7	46
8	52

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Year Founded

1960

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Student Body

Total Students

496 students

Student Body Type

Co-ed

% Students of Color

13%

State avg.: 28%

Academic Profile

Total Classroom Teachers

34 teachers

Student-Teacher Ratio

15:1

National avg.: 11:1

% Faculty w/Advanced Degree

47%

Average Class Size

18 students

Classroom Dress Code

Formal

Uniforms are required

School Membership(s)School Assoc.

National Catholic Educational Association (NCEA)
Other religious school association(s)

Tuition & Financial Aid

Admission Deadline

None / Rolling

Yearly Tuition Cost

$8,985

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Tuition Notes

Tuition ranges from $7,560 to $8,985 for the 2023-2024 school year.

Acceptance Rate

95%

National avg.: 82%

Admissions Director

Debra Ryan

Application URL

Online Application

Sports

Total Sports Offered

10 sports

Sports

BaseballBasketball

BowlingCheering

Cross CountryFootball

GolfSoccer

TennisVolleyball

Extracurriculars

Total ExtracurricularsTotal Extra-curric.

10 extracurriculars

ExtracurricularsExtra-curric.

Club or Organization:

Boys' Prayer GroupChess Club

CyberPatriotsGarden Club

Girls' Prayer GroupJunior Beta Club

Model United NationsTED-Ed Student Talks

Arts and Music Programs:

ChorusDrama

School Notes

St. Mary on the Hill Catholic School (SMCS) is the parish school of St. Mary on the Hill Catholic Church.
We welcome families of all faiths.
SMCS is accredited by Cognia.
Located in Augusta, Georgia, we serve families from Richmond and Columbia Counties in Georgia and Aiken County in South Carolina.

The mission of St. Mary on the Hill Catholic School is to provide an outstanding Catholic education where we strive to embrace our calling as Christian disciples and reach our full potential in a rigorous spiritual and academic environment.
Our students are challenged to think critically, problem solve, and excel in their subject areas.
Through Project-Based Learning (PBL), STEM/STEAM, and other research-based teaching methods, we tackle real-world issues in meaningful ways.
Our students have opportunities to excel outside the classroom through extracurricular activities and sports.
Financial aid is available.

Source: Verified school update

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Frequently Asked Questions

How much does St. Mary On The Hill Catholic School cost?

St. Mary On The Hill Catholic School's tuition is approximately $8,985 for private students.

What is the acceptance rate of St. Mary On The Hill Catholic School?

The acceptance rate of St. Mary On The Hill Catholic School is 95%, which is higher than the national average of 80%.

What sports does St. Mary On The Hill Catholic School offer?

St. Mary On The Hill Catholic School offers 10 interscholastic sports: Baseball, Basketball, Bowling, Cheering, Cross Country, Football, Golf, Soccer, Tennis and Volleyball.

What is St. Mary On The Hill Catholic School's ranking?

St. Mary On The Hill Catholic School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Georgia for: Largest student body and Oldest founding date.

When is the application deadline for St. Mary On The Hill Catholic School?

The application deadline for St. Mary On The Hill Catholic School is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).

In what neighborhood is St. Mary On The Hill Catholic School located?

St. Mary On The Hill Catholic School is located in the Summerville neighborhood of Augusta, GA. There are 1 other private schools located in Summerville.

School Reviews

5.00 out of 5 (2 reviews)

5 5/17/2016

Our children have grown in their faith and received an outstanding academic education at St. Mary on the Hill Catholic School. The teachers care about the students and motivate them to do their best. Upon graduating from St. Mary's, our son was very prepared for the tough curriculum at Aquinas High School. We anticipate the same success for our daughter when she goes to Aquinas. Thank you St. Mary's for all you do!

- Posted by Parent - cmswe

5 5/21/2015

Ours is a small, private Catholic school with children who take their education seriously and parents that are involved in the school culture and our children's lives. St. Mary's has state-of-the-art equipment in every classroom and our teachers use it daily. Our teachers are well-educated and participate in continuing education, which, as an educator myself, I appreciate. The "Catholicity" of our school is evident in everything we do, but we have students who are not Catholic who feel just as at home at St. Mary's. I cannot imagine sending my children to any other school in the Augusta area.

- Posted by Parent - amyro

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Did You Know?

The average private school tuition in Augusta, GA is $11,359 for elementary schools and $11,761 for high schools (read more about average private school tuition across the country).

The average acceptance rate in Augusta, GA is 93% (read more about average acceptance rates across the country).