Mater Dei Academy

Mater Dei Academy in Warners, NY, is a rural Catholic co–educational school serving grades K through 12 with a total enrollment of 127 students.
The school has a student–teacher ratio of 6:1 supported by 23 teaching staff, providing a low student density learning environment.
Mater Dei Academy was founded to provide Catholic education in a rural setting, offering a full K–12 program.
The student population includes 0.85% students of color, reflecting the demographic makeup of the surrounding community.
Tuition and other admission details align with private school norms in the Onondaga area, positioned among other K–12 and elementary private schools nearby.

Quick Facts (2026)

  • Grades: Kindergarten-12
  • Enrollment: 127 students
  • Application Deadline: None / Rolling
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)

School Overview

Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-12
School Calendar

Student Body

Total Students
127 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
1%
State avg.: 39%
Students by Grade

Academics and Faculty

Total Classroom Teachers
23 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
6:1
National avg.: 11:1

Tuition and Acceptance Rate

Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)

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When is the application deadline for Mater Dei Academy?
The application deadline for Mater Dei Academy is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).

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Quick Facts (2026)

  • Grades: Kindergarten-12
  • Enrollment: 127 students
  • Application Deadline: None / Rolling
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)

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The average private school tuition in Onondaga County, NY is $11,051 for elementary schools and $16,188 for high schools (read more about average private school tuition across the country).
The average acceptance rate in Onondaga County, NY is 93% (read more about average acceptance rates across the country).

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