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Saint Marys Private Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 3 private schools serving 653 students in Saint Marys, PA, 29% of all K-12 students in Saint Marys, PA are educated in private schools versus public schools (compared to the PA state average of 14%).
100% of private schools in Saint Marys, PA are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic).

Quick Facts (2026)

Quick Facts (2026)

Top Ranked Saint Marys Private Schools (2026)

Map of St. Marys Catholic Elementary School
St. Marys Catholic Elementary School
Gr: PK-5 | 325 students
Avg. class size: 17 students
Catholic
114 Queens Rd
Saint Marys, PA 15857
(814) 834-4169
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Map of St. Marys Catholic Middle School
St. Marys Catholic Middle School
Gr: 6-8 | 149 students
Avg. class size: 17 students
Catholic
325 Church St
Saint Marys, PA 15857
(814) 834-2665
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Map of Elk County Catholic High School
Elk County Catholic High School
Gr: 9-12 | 179 students
Avg. class size: 17 students
Catholic
600 Maurus St
Saint Marys, PA 15857
(814) 834-7800
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Saint Marys, PA Private School Trends (10-Year)

3
Private Schools
653
Students
-19.9% (-162 students) 10-yr
$26,950
Avg. Tuition
17
Avg. Class Size
3%
Students of Color
+50.0% (+1.0 pp) 10-yr
14:1
Student-Teacher Ratio
-12.5% (-2.0) 10-yr
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Enrollment & Diversity
Category
This Town (Saint Marys)
This State (PA)
# Schools
3 Schools
2,237 Schools
# Students
653 Students
273,732 Students

Trends in the Average Number of Students Per Private School

YearSaint Marys, PA AvgPennsylvania (PA)National
2025218126179
2024218117172
2023219123174
2022228150185
2021228147180
2020228131171
2019245138175
2018245136172
2017272152180
2016272151178
2015272146167
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% Students of Color
3%
27%

Percentage of Students of Color Trends (2015-2025)

YearSaint Marys, PA AvgPennsylvania (PA)National
20253%27%34%
20243%27%34%
20232%26%33%
20222%26%33%
20212%25%32%
20202%25%32%
20192%25%31%
20182%25%31%
20172%25%32%
20162%25%32%
20152%25%32%
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0.35
0.60

Diversity Score Trends

YearSaint Marys, PA AvgPennsylvania (PA)National
20250.350.600.65
20240.350.590.65
20230.410.590.65
20220.410.590.64
20210.410.590.64
20200.410.580.64
20190.380.570.63
20180.380.570.63
20170.360.540.61
20160.360.540.61
20150.360.540.61
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# American Indian Students
3 Students
349 Students
% American Indian Students
1%
n/a
# Asian Students
4 Students
9,508 Students
% Asian Students
1%
3%

Asian Student Percentage Trends

YearSaint Marys, PA AvgPennsylvania (PA)National
20252%4%5%
20242%3%5%
20232%4%5%
20222%4%4%
20212%4%4%
20202%3%4%
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# Hispanic Students
3 Students
12,729 Students
% Hispanic Students
n/a
5%

Hispanic Student Percentage Trends

YearSaint Marys, PA AvgPennsylvania (PA)National
20191%4%8%
20181%4%8%
20171%3%8%
20161%3%8%
20151%4%8%
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# Black Students
3 Students
27,078 Students
% Black Students
n/a
10%
# White Students
514 Students
159,790 Students
% White Students
79%
58%

White Student Percentage Trends

YearSaint Marys, PA AvgPennsylvania (PA)National
202579%58%52%
202479%59%52%
202373%59%52%
202273%60%54%
202173%60%54%
202073%61%54%
201975%61%56%
201875%61%56%
201777%64%58%
201677%64%58%
201577%64%58%
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# Hawaiian Students
1 Student
253 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
n/a
n/a
% of Two or more races Students
n/a
n/a
# Others Students
125 Students
65,049 Students
% of Others Students
19%
24%

Other Races Student Percentage Trends

YearSaint Marys, PA AvgPennsylvania (PA)National
202519%23%26%
202419%23%26%
202325%23%25%
202225%22%25%
202125%22%25%
202025%22%24%
201924%22%24%
201824%21%23%
201722%21%22%
201622%21%22%
201522%20%21%
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All Ethnic Groups
Academics
# Teachers
47 Teachers
24,111 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
11:1

Student-Teacher Ratio Trends (2015-2025)

YearSaint Marys, PA AvgPennsylvania (PA)National
202514:111:111:1
202414:112:111:1
202315:112:111:1
202216:112:111:1
202116:112:111:1
202016:112:112:1
201913:112:112:1
201813:112:112:1
201716:112:112:1
201616:112:112:1
201516:112:112:1
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Average Class Size
17 students
15 students
Tuition & Aid
Average Yearly Tuition Cost
$26,950
$14,954
Admissions & Athletics

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked private schools in Saint Marys, PA?
The top ranked private schools in Saint Marys, PA include St. Marys Catholic Elementary School and St. Marys Catholic Middle School.
How many private schools are located in Saint Marys?
3 private schools are located in Saint Marys.
What percentage of students in Saint Marys go to private school?
29% of all K-12 students in Saint Marys are educated in private schools (compared to the PA state average of 14%).
What percentage of private schools are religiously affiliated in Saint Marys?
100% of private schools in Saint Marys are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic).

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