St. Mary's Episcopal School vs. Hutchison School
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School Overview
School
Top Rankings
St. Mary's Episcopal School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Tennessee for:
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ACT Score
Student Body
AP Courses
Extracurriculars
School History
Hutchison School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Tennessee for:
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Acceptance Rate
Student Body
AP Courses
Extracurriculars
School History
Overview
St. Mary's Episcopal School provides an unparalleled educational experience that challenges and supports each girl as she discovers her unique purpose and reaches her individual potential.
Founded in 1902, Hutchison is an independent, college-preparatory school in Memphis offering excellent academic and extracurricular programs for girls in preschool through 12th grade.
With small class sizes, expert faculty offer memorable educational experiences while connecting with girls in meaningful ways.
Having adults in roles that support students outside of the classroom is part of our culture.
When trusting relationships exist, students will work harder and tackle complex and challenging coursework with much more confidence. Her voice matters here. Her ideas are valued.
Grades Offered
NS-12
NS-12
Blue Ribbon School
No
No
Offers Post-Graduate Year
No
No
Learning Difference Programs
Yes
n/a
Year Founded
1847
1902
Students Body
Total Students
791 students
819 students
Student Body Type
All-girls
All-girls
% Students of Color
20%
13%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Nursery Students
85
26
Pre-K Students
39
70
Kindergarten Students
44
36
Grade 1 Students
40
37
Grade 2 Students
48
42
Grade 3 Students
46
31
Grade 4 Students
49
37
Grade 5 Students
36
45
Grade 6 Students
44
50
Grade 7 Students
48
60
Grade 8 Students
46
62
Grade 9 Students
59
75
Grade 10 Students
61
76
Grade 11 Students
76
90
Grade 12 Students
70
82
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
109 teachers
110 teachers
% Faculty with Advance Degree
70%
71%
Average Class Size
15
n/a
Number of AP Classes
30
22
Student-Teacher Ratio
7:1
7:1
Average SAT score
1415
1190
Average ACT score
30
27
Classroom Dress Code
Formal
(Uniform)
(Uniform)
Formal
(Blazer, polo shirt, and plaid skirts (Other options also given))
(Blazer, polo shirt, and plaid skirts (Other options also given))
Finances and Admission
Admission Deadline
Dec. 1 / rolling
None / Rolling
Tuition Cost
n/a
$28,100
Tuition Notes
Tuition ranges from $4,400 - $25,425 for girls 2 years old through 12th grade. Financial aid is available.
Please visit this link for information on tuition costs according to grade. http://www.hutchisonschool.org/Page/Admissions/Tuition--Financial-Aid
Hutchison offers financial assistance to those families who demonstrate financial need.
% on Financial Aid
20%
21%
Average Financial Aid Grant
$10,300
n/a
Acceptance Rate
n/a
71%
Admissions Director
Nicole Hernandez
Laura Shy, Enrollment Management Director
Admissions Associate
Grace Knight
n/a
Sports
Total Sports Offered
12
13
Extracurriculars
Total Extra-curric.Total Extracurriculars
55
17
Extra-curric.Extracurriculars
Club or Organization:
Arts and Music Programs:
Recreational Athletic Programs:
Asian Student Association (ASA)Bella Vista (video publication)
Belles Lettres (Literary Magazine)Black Student Association
Book ClubBreakfast Club
Carillon (Yearbook)Chess Club
Constance Crew (Service Club)Cooking Club
Distributive Education Clubs of America (DECA)Environmental Club
Facing History & Ourselves ClubFrench Club
Gender and Sexuality AllianceGlobal Club
GovClub (Model UN & YIG)Grade Level Class Leadership (9th-12th)
Honor CouncilINSPire (Wellness Club)
Jewish Student AssociationJunior Classical League (Latin Club)
Knitting ClubMiddle Eastern/North African Student Association
Middle School PlayMock Trial
Muslim Student AssociationPep Club
Quiz Bowl TeamRed Cross Club
Robotics ClubSpanish Club
St. Mary's Community FundSt. Mary’s Is Memphis Club
Stem ClubStudent Ambassadors
Student CouncilTatler (Newspaper)
Theophilus Club (Bible Study)Women in Business Club
Arts and Music Programs:
Art ClubBelles Melodies (Music Club)
Chamber EnsembleConcert Choir
DanceDrama Club
EnsembleFilm Club
Lower School PlayUpper School Play/Musical
Visual ArtsWind Ensemble
Recreational Athletic Programs:
11 Sports (https://www.stmarysschool.org/athletics/sports)Climbing Club
Yoga Club
Club or Organization:
Arts and Music Programs:
Recreational Athletic Programs:
Community ServiceEntrepreneurship
Global OutreachLeadership
Philanthropic Literacy
Arts and Music Programs:
ChoirDance
Digital Design & CommunicationsEnsemble
MusicMusical Theatre
Rock BandTheatre
Visual Arts
Recreational Athletic Programs:
Intramural BasketballIntramural Soccer
Intramural Volleyball