Academy Of The Blessed Virgin Mary in Mahanoy City, PA serves 121 students from preschool through eighth grade in a rural community setting.
The co–ed Catholic school is affiliated with the National Catholic Educational Association and offers regular elementary and secondary programs.
The school's student body includes 2.3% students of color, reflecting some diversity within the rural Mahanoy City area.
Total enrollment for grades K–12 is 86 students, supporting an intimate learning environment in this small–town Catholic school.
As a preschool through eighth grade private school, Academy Of The Blessed Virgin Mary is part of the educational landscape near Shenandoah, Tamaqua, and Pottsville, PA.
School Overview
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-8
Student Body
Total Students
121 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
2%
State avg.: 27%
Students by Grade
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
Frequently Asked Questions
When is the application deadline for Academy Of The Blessed Virgin Mary?
The application deadline for Academy Of The Blessed Virgin Mary is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
Nearby Private Schools
The nearest high school and elementary school to Academy Of The Blessed Virgin Mary is Shenandoah Christian School (3.2 miles away)
The nearest preschool is St. Jerome Regional School (9.0 miles away)
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Location
Miles
Quick Facts
239 W Centre St
Shenandoah, PA 17976
(717) 222-6997
Shenandoah, PA 17976
(717) 222-6997
3.2 miles
Gr: 1-12 | 19 students
166 Marian Ave
Tamaqua, PA 18252
(570) 467-3335
Tamaqua, PA 18252
(570) 467-3335
6.8 miles
Gr: 9-12 | 238 students Avg. class size: 25 students Tuition & acceptance rate listed
New England Valley Mennonite
(Mennonite)
1020 Evergreen Dr
Tamaqua, PA 18252
(570) 527-1881
Tamaqua, PA 18252
(570) 527-1881
8.5 miles
Gr: 1-10 | 35 students
Nativity Bvm High School ![Nativity Bvm High School Photo]( "Nativity Bvm High School Photo")
(Catholic)
1 Lawtons Hl
Pottsville, PA 17901
(570) 622-8110
Pottsville, PA 17901
(570) 622-8110
8.7 miles
Gr: 9-12 | 203 students Avg. class size: 20 students Sports: 13 | Extracurrculars: 11 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
St. Jerome Regional School
(Catholic)
250 W Broad St
Tamaqua, PA 18252
(570) 668-2757
Tamaqua, PA 18252
(570) 668-2757
9 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 285 students Avg. class size: 15 students Tuition & acceptance rate listed
School
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
239 W Centre St
Shenandoah, PA 17976
(717) 222-6997
Shenandoah, PA 17976
(717) 222-6997
3.2 miles
Gr: 1-12 | 19 students
166 Marian Ave
Tamaqua, PA 18252
(570) 467-3335
Tamaqua, PA 18252
(570) 467-3335
6.8 miles
Gr: 9-12 | 238 students Avg. class size: 25 students Tuition & acceptance rate listed
New England Valley Mennonite
(Mennonite)
1020 Evergreen Dr
Tamaqua, PA 18252
(570) 527-1881
Tamaqua, PA 18252
(570) 527-1881
8.5 miles
Gr: 1-10 | 35 students
Nativity Bvm High School ![Nativity Bvm High School Photo]( "Nativity Bvm High School Photo")
(Catholic)
1 Lawtons Hl
Pottsville, PA 17901
(570) 622-8110
Pottsville, PA 17901
(570) 622-8110
8.7 miles
Gr: 9-12 | 203 students Avg. class size: 20 students Sports: 13 | Extracurrculars: 11 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Bishop Hafey Junior/Senior High School
(Catholic)
1700 W 22nd Street
Hazleton, PA 18202
(570) 455-9431
Hazleton, PA 18202
(570) 455-9431
13.4 miles
Gr: 7-12 | 419 students
School
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
239 W Centre St
Shenandoah, PA 17976
(717) 222-6997
Shenandoah, PA 17976
(717) 222-6997
3.2 miles
Gr: 1-12 | 19 students
New England Valley Mennonite
(Mennonite)
1020 Evergreen Dr
Tamaqua, PA 18252
(570) 527-1881
Tamaqua, PA 18252
(570) 527-1881
8.5 miles
Gr: 1-10 | 35 students
St. Jerome Regional School
(Catholic)
250 W Broad St
Tamaqua, PA 18252
(570) 668-2757
Tamaqua, PA 18252
(570) 668-2757
9 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 285 students Avg. class size: 15 students Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Assumption BVM School
(Catholic)
112 S 7th St
Pottsville, PA 17901
(570) 622-0106
Pottsville, PA 17901
(570) 622-0106
9.4 miles
Gr: K-8 | 159 students Avg. class size: 15 students Tuition listed
515 N Front St
Minersville, PA 17954
(570) 544-2800
Minersville, PA 17954
(570) 544-2800
10.4 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 122 students
School
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
St. Jerome Regional School
(Catholic)
250 W Broad St
Tamaqua, PA 18252
(570) 668-2757
Tamaqua, PA 18252
(570) 668-2757
9 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 285 students Avg. class size: 15 students Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Perception Training Center
Montessori School
1265b Laurel Blvd
Pottsville, PA 17901
(570) 624-7824
Pottsville, PA 17901
(570) 624-7824
9.4 miles
Gr: PK-K | 40 students
The Perception Training Center, Inc.
Montessori School
1265 Laurel Blvd
Pottsville, PA 17901
(570) 624-7824
Pottsville, PA 17901
(570) 624-7824
9.4 miles
Gr: PK-K | 70 students
515 N Front St
Minersville, PA 17954
(570) 544-2800
Minersville, PA 17954
(570) 544-2800
10.4 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 122 students
Hazleton Trinity Nursery & Kindergarten School
Daycare / Preschool
100 N Church Street
Hazleton, PA 18201
(570) 454-8123
Hazleton, PA 18201
(570) 454-8123
13.4 miles
Gr: NS-K | 17 students Avg. class size: 15 students Tuition & acceptance rate listed
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(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
Williams Valley Jr. Sr. High School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 42%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
10330 State Route 209
Tower City, PA 17980
(717) 647-2167
Tower City, PA 17980
(717) 647-2167
9371.9 miles
Gr: 7-12 | 433 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 12%
Williams Valley Elementary School
(Math: 26% | Reading: 35%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
10400 State Route 209
Tower City, PA 17980
(717) 647-2167
Tower City, PA 17980
(717) 647-2167
9372.3 miles
Gr: K-6 | 497 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 16%
Tri-valley Jr. Sr. High School
(Math: 14% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
155 E Main St
Hegins, PA 17938
(570) 682-3125
Hegins, PA 17938
(570) 682-3125
9373.2 miles
Gr: 7-12 | 427 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 4%
Pine Grove Area High School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
101 School Street
Pine Grove, PA 17963
(570) 345-2731
Pine Grove, PA 17963
(570) 345-2731
9373.6 miles
Gr: 9-12 | 495 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 4%
Pine Grove Area Middle School
(Math: 32% | Reading: 58%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
105 School Street
Pine Grove, PA 17963
(570) 345-2731
Pine Grove, PA 17963
(570) 345-2731
9373.6 miles
Gr: 5-8 | 411 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 6%
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