Ave Maria School in Ellsworth, PA serves 106 students from pre–kindergarten through 5th grade in an urban community setting.
The Catholic co–educational school has a student–teacher ratio of 18:1 with 6 teachers on staff.
Ave Maria School is a member of the National Catholic Educational Association (NCEA), reflecting its religious affiliation and community connections.
The school's enrollment of 106 students supports small to mid–size class groupings in early elementary grades.
Ave Maria's location near other private options like St. Sebastian Regional Catholic School and Srces–madonna Catholic Regional School provides families with multiple Catholic school choices in the Ellsworth area.
School Overview
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Student Body
Total Students
106 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
Students by Grade
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
6 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
18:1
National avg.: 11:1
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
Frequently Asked Questions
When is the application deadline for Ave Maria School?
The application deadline for Ave Maria School is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
Nearby Private Schools
The nearest high school to Ave Maria School is Calvary Chapel Christian School (10.4 miles away)
The nearest elementary school and preschool is St. Sebastian Regional Catholic School (8.4 miles away)
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Location
Miles
Quick Facts
Merakey
Special Education School
3 Oak St
Ellsworth, PA 15331
(724) 239-2539
Ellsworth, PA 15331
(724) 239-2539
0.2 miles
Gr: Inquire with school | 26 students
St. Sebastian Regional Catholic School
(Catholic)
815 Broad Avenue
Belle Vernon, PA 15012
(724) 929-5143
Belle Vernon, PA 15012
(724) 929-5143
8.4 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 201 students Avg. class size: 14 students Sports: 5 | Extracurrculars: 13 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Srces-madonna Catholic Regional School
(Catholic)
731 Chess St
Monongahela, PA 15063
(724) 258-3199
Monongahela, PA 15063
(724) 258-3199
8.9 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 139 students
Calvary Chapel Christian School ![Calvary Chapel Christian School Photo]( "Calvary Chapel Christian School Photo")
(Christian)
112 Thornton Road
Brownsville, PA 15417
(724) 785-2777
Brownsville, PA 15417
(724) 785-2777
10.4 miles
Gr: PK-12 | 227 students Sports: 5 | Extracurrculars: 3 Tuition listed
Southwood School
All-boys | Special Education School
342 Linden Creek Rd
Canonsburg, PA 15317
(724) 338-4200
Canonsburg, PA 15317
(724) 338-4200
11.5 miles
Gr: 2-12 | 54 students
School
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
Calvary Chapel Christian School ![Calvary Chapel Christian School Photo]( "Calvary Chapel Christian School Photo")
(Christian)
112 Thornton Road
Brownsville, PA 15417
(724) 785-2777
Brownsville, PA 15417
(724) 785-2777
10.4 miles
Gr: PK-12 | 227 students Sports: 5 | Extracurrculars: 3 Tuition listed
Southwood School
All-boys | Special Education School
342 Linden Creek Rd
Canonsburg, PA 15317
(724) 338-4200
Canonsburg, PA 15317
(724) 338-4200
11.5 miles
Gr: 2-12 | 54 students
Faith Christian School
(Baptist)
524 E Beau St
Washington, PA 15301
(724) 222-5440
Washington, PA 15301
(724) 222-5440
12.3 miles
Gr: PK-12 | 75 students Avg. class size: 10 students
TEC Education Center ![TEC Education Center Photo - TEC Education Center Entrance]( "TEC Education Center Photo - TEC Education Center Entrance")
Special Education School
330 Central Ave
Washington, PA 15301
(724) 225-3535
Washington, PA 15301
(724) 225-3535
12.6 miles
Gr: 9-12 | 10 students Tuition listed
First Love Christian Academy ![First Love Christian Academy Photo - electrical engineering]( "First Love Christian Academy Photo - electrical engineering")
All-boys (Christian)
150 Sunset Blvd
Washington, PA 15301
(724) 228-3547
Washington, PA 15301
(724) 228-3547
12.9 miles
Gr: 10-12 | 13 students Avg. class size: 7 students Sports: 2 | Extracurrculars: 4 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
School
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
St. Sebastian Regional Catholic School
(Catholic)
815 Broad Avenue
Belle Vernon, PA 15012
(724) 929-5143
Belle Vernon, PA 15012
(724) 929-5143
8.4 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 201 students Avg. class size: 14 students Sports: 5 | Extracurrculars: 13 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Srces-madonna Catholic Regional School
(Catholic)
731 Chess St
Monongahela, PA 15063
(724) 258-3199
Monongahela, PA 15063
(724) 258-3199
8.9 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 139 students
Calvary Chapel Christian School ![Calvary Chapel Christian School Photo]( "Calvary Chapel Christian School Photo")
(Christian)
112 Thornton Road
Brownsville, PA 15417
(724) 785-2777
Brownsville, PA 15417
(724) 785-2777
10.4 miles
Gr: PK-12 | 227 students Sports: 5 | Extracurrculars: 3 Tuition listed
Southwood School
All-boys | Special Education School
342 Linden Creek Rd
Canonsburg, PA 15317
(724) 338-4200
Canonsburg, PA 15317
(724) 338-4200
11.5 miles
Gr: 2-12 | 54 students
Faith Christian School
(Baptist)
524 E Beau St
Washington, PA 15301
(724) 222-5440
Washington, PA 15301
(724) 222-5440
12.3 miles
Gr: PK-12 | 75 students Avg. class size: 10 students
School
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
St. Sebastian Regional Catholic School
(Catholic)
815 Broad Avenue
Belle Vernon, PA 15012
(724) 929-5143
Belle Vernon, PA 15012
(724) 929-5143
8.4 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 201 students Avg. class size: 14 students Sports: 5 | Extracurrculars: 13 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Srces-madonna Catholic Regional School
(Catholic)
731 Chess St
Monongahela, PA 15063
(724) 258-3199
Monongahela, PA 15063
(724) 258-3199
8.9 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 139 students
Calvary Chapel Christian School ![Calvary Chapel Christian School Photo]( "Calvary Chapel Christian School Photo")
(Christian)
112 Thornton Road
Brownsville, PA 15417
(724) 785-2777
Brownsville, PA 15417
(724) 785-2777
10.4 miles
Gr: PK-12 | 227 students Sports: 5 | Extracurrculars: 3 Tuition listed
Faith Christian School
(Baptist)
524 E Beau St
Washington, PA 15301
(724) 222-5440
Washington, PA 15301
(724) 222-5440
12.3 miles
Gr: PK-12 | 75 students Avg. class size: 10 students
Kindercare Learning Center ![Kindercare Learning Center Photo - South Park KinderCare]( "Kindercare Learning Center Photo - South Park KinderCare")
Daycare / Preschool
2901 Ridge Rd
South Park, PA 15129
(412) 653-1800
South Park, PA 15129
(412) 653-1800
12.6 miles
Gr: PK-K | 90 students
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
West Greene El Center
(Math: 55% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1350 Hargus Creek Rd
Waynesburg, PA 15370
(724) 499-5183
Waynesburg, PA 15370
(724) 499-5183
9284.2 miles
Gr: K-6 | 333 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 2%
West Greene Jr. Sr. High School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1352 Hargus Creek Rd
Waynesburg, PA 15370
(724) 499-5183
Waynesburg, PA 15370
(724) 499-5183
9284.2 miles
Gr: 7-12 | 307 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 10:1
Mcguffey High School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
86 Mcguffey Drive
Claysville, PA 15323
(724) 948-3328
Claysville, PA 15323
(724) 948-3328
9285.1 miles
Gr: 9-12 | 494 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 5%
Mcguffey Middle School
(Math: 33% | Reading: 54%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
86 Mcguffey Drive
Claysville, PA 15323
(724) 948-3323
Claysville, PA 15323
(724) 948-3323
9285.1 miles
Gr: 6-8 | 342 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 4%
Joe Walker Elementary School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
2510 Park Ave
Washington, PA 15301
(724) 222-3061
Washington, PA 15301
(724) 222-3061
9286.8 miles
Gr: K-5 | 199 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 4%
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