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Saint Marys Private Schools

For the 2026-27 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 (26-27)

Quick Facts (26-27)

Top Ranked Saint Marys Private Schools (2026-27)

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

3
Private Schools
653
Students
$8,900
Avg. Tuition
17
Avg. Class Size
3%
Students of Color
14:1
Student-Teacher Ratio
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Enrollment & Diversity
Category
This Town (Saint Marys)
This State (PA)
# Schools
3 Schools
2,233 Schools
# Students
653 Students
273,216 Students
% Students of Color
3%
27%
0.35
0.60
Show more data/charts: racial breakdown
# American Indian Students
3 Students
349 Students
% American Indian Students
1%
<1%
# Asian Students
4 Students
9,350 Students
% Asian Students
1%
3%
# Hispanic Students
3 Students
12,723 Students
% Hispanic Students
<1%
5%
# Black Students
3 Students
27,067 Students
% Black Students
<1%
10%
# White Students
514 Students
159,407 Students
% White Students
79%
58%
# Hawaiian Students
1 Student
253 Students
% Hawaiian Students
<1%
<1%
# Others Students
125 Students
65,189 Students
% of Others Students
19%
24%
All Ethnic Groups
Academics
# Teachers
47 Teachers
24,061 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
11:1
Average Class Size
17 students
15 students
Tuition & Aid
Average Yearly Tuition Cost
$8,900
$13,229

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 Middle School and St. Marys Catholic Elementary 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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