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
Bentworth El Center
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
100 Bearcat Dr
Bentleyville, PA 15314
(724) 239-3606
Bentleyville, PA 15314
(724) 239-3606
1.4 miles
Gr: K-4 | 413 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 13%
Bentworth Sr. High School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
75 Bearcat Dr
Bentleyville, PA 15314
(724) 239-5911
Bentleyville, PA 15314
(724) 239-5911
1.4 miles
Gr: 9-12 | 359 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 5:1 Minority enrollment: 7%
Bentworth Middle School
(Math: 30% | Reading: 64%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
563 Lincoln Avenue
Bentleyville, PA 15314
(724) 239-4431
Bentleyville, PA 15314
(724) 239-4431
1.5 miles
Gr: 5-8 | 288 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 8%
Bethlehem-center Elementary School
(Math: 47% | Reading: 49%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
194 Crawford Rd
Fredericktown, PA 15333
(724) 267-4910
Fredericktown, PA 15333
(724) 267-4910
6 miles
Gr: PK-6 | 483 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 8%
Charleroi Area El Center
(Math: 46% | Reading: 50%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
75 Fecsen Dr
Charleroi, PA 15022
(724) 483-5554
Charleroi, PA 15022
(724) 483-5554
6 miles
Gr: K-5 | 621 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 45%
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