About the School
- 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 Facts
Student Body
Total Students
106 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
Academic Profile
Total Classroom Teachers
6 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
18:1
National avg.: 11:1
Tuition & Financial Aid
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
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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Distance: 0.2 mi
Gr: Inquire with school | 26 students
Special Education School
3 Oak St
Ellsworth, PA 15331
(724) 239-2539
Distance: 8.4 mi
Gr: PK-8 | 201 students
Avg. class size: 14 students
Sports: 5 | Extracurriculars: 13
Catholic
815 Broad Avenue
Belle Vernon, PA 15012
(724) 929-5143
Distance: 8.9 mi
Gr: PK-8 | 139 students
Catholic
731 Chess St
Monongahela, PA 15063
(724) 258-3199
Distance: 10.4 mi
Gr: PK-12 | 227 students
Sports: 5 | Extracurriculars: 3
Christian
112 Thornton Road
Brownsville, PA 15417
(724) 785-2777
Distance: 11.5 mi
Gr: 2-12 | 54 students
All-boys | Special Education School
342 Linden Creek Rd
Canonsburg, PA 15317
(724) 338-4200
Distance: 10.4 mi
Gr: PK-12 | 227 students
Sports: 5 | Extracurriculars: 3
Christian
112 Thornton Road
Brownsville, PA 15417
(724) 785-2777
Distance: 11.5 mi
Gr: 2-12 | 54 students
All-boys | Special Education School
342 Linden Creek Rd
Canonsburg, PA 15317
(724) 338-4200
Distance: 12.3 mi
Gr: PK-12 | 75 students
Avg. class size: 10 students
Baptist
524 E Beau St
Washington, PA 15301
(724) 222-5440
Distance: 12.6 mi
Gr: 9-12 | 10 students
Special Education School
330 Central Ave
Washington, PA 15301
(724) 225-3535
Distance: 12.9 mi
Gr: 10-12 | 13 students
Avg. class size: 7 students
Sports: 2 | Extracurriculars: 4
All-boys (Christian)
150 Sunset Blvd
Washington, PA 15301
(724) 228-3547
Distance: 8.4 mi
Gr: PK-8 | 201 students
Avg. class size: 14 students
Sports: 5 | Extracurriculars: 13
Catholic
815 Broad Avenue
Belle Vernon, PA 15012
(724) 929-5143
Distance: 8.9 mi
Gr: PK-8 | 139 students
Catholic
731 Chess St
Monongahela, PA 15063
(724) 258-3199
Distance: 10.4 mi
Gr: PK-12 | 227 students
Sports: 5 | Extracurriculars: 3
Christian
112 Thornton Road
Brownsville, PA 15417
(724) 785-2777
Distance: 11.5 mi
Gr: 2-12 | 54 students
All-boys | Special Education School
342 Linden Creek Rd
Canonsburg, PA 15317
(724) 338-4200
Distance: 12.3 mi
Gr: PK-12 | 75 students
Avg. class size: 10 students
Baptist
524 E Beau St
Washington, PA 15301
(724) 222-5440
Distance: 8.4 mi
Gr: PK-8 | 201 students
Avg. class size: 14 students
Sports: 5 | Extracurriculars: 13
Catholic
815 Broad Avenue
Belle Vernon, PA 15012
(724) 929-5143
Distance: 8.9 mi
Gr: PK-8 | 139 students
Catholic
731 Chess St
Monongahela, PA 15063
(724) 258-3199
Distance: 10.4 mi
Gr: PK-12 | 227 students
Sports: 5 | Extracurriculars: 3
Christian
112 Thornton Road
Brownsville, PA 15417
(724) 785-2777
Distance: 12.3 mi
Gr: PK-12 | 75 students
Avg. class size: 10 students
Baptist
524 E Beau St
Washington, PA 15301
(724) 222-5440
Distance: 12.6 mi
Gr: PK-K | 90 students
Daycare / Preschool
2901 Ridge Rd
South Park, PA 15129
(412) 653-1800
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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