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.: 13:1
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).
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