St. Mary Assumption School is a non-profit educational organization that is governed by the Pastor assigned by the Diocese and managed by the Sisters of Christian Charity who fill the role of Principal and other teaching positions so long as Sisters are available.
St. Mary School Advisory Board also provides council and input on financial issues of the school.
The Board meets approximately 4 times a year. The Board has the power of input however the final decisions remain in the hands of the Pastor and Principal.
The mission of St. Mary's Assumption School is to envision, embrace and to proclaim Jesus Christ through spiritual and academic excellence with our students and all members of our Catholic School community.
School Overview
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-9
Student Body
Total Students
202 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
2%
State avg.: 27%
Students by Grade
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
13 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
16:1
National avg.: 11:1
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
School Notes
- St. Mary Assumption School is a non-profit educational organization that is governed by the Pastor assigned by the Diocese and managed by the Sisters of Christian Charity who fill the role of Principal and other teaching positions so long as Sisters are available. St. Mary School Advisory Board also provides council and input on financial issues of the school. The Board meets approximately 4 times a year. The Board has the power of input however the final decisions remain in the hands of the Pastor and Principal. The mission of St. Mary's Assumption School is to envision, embrace and to proclaim Jesus Christ through spiritual and academic excellence with our students and all members of our Catholic School community.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
Frequently Asked Questions
When is the application deadline for St. Mary Assumption School?
The application deadline for St. Mary Assumption School is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
Nearby Private Schools
The nearest high school to St. Mary Assumption School is New Story School (3.9 miles away)
The nearest elementary school and preschool is Holy Rosary Elementary School (2.2 miles away)
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School
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
Holy Rosary Elementary School
(Catholic)
125 Stephenson St
Duryea, PA 18642
(570) 457-2553
Duryea, PA 18642
(570) 457-2553
2.2 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 188 students
Wyoming Area Catholic School
(Catholic)
1690 Wyoming Ave
Pittston, PA 18643
(570) 654-7982
Pittston, PA 18643
(570) 654-7982
2.3 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 228 students Tuition listed
New Story School
Special Education School
1150 Wyoming Ave
Wyoming, PA 18644
(570) 714-2350
Wyoming, PA 18644
(570) 714-2350
3.9 miles
Gr: 1-12 | 59 students
New Story Schools
Special Education School
1150 Wyoming Ave.
Wyoming, PA 18644
(570) 714-2350
Wyoming, PA 18644
(570) 714-2350
3.9 miles
Gr: K-12 | 16 students
100 S Main St
Old Forge, PA 18518
(570) 457-5392
Old Forge, PA 18518
(570) 457-5392
4.2 miles
Gr: PK-12 | 105 students Sports: 3 Tuition listed
School
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
New Story School
Special Education School
1150 Wyoming Ave
Wyoming, PA 18644
(570) 714-2350
Wyoming, PA 18644
(570) 714-2350
3.9 miles
Gr: 1-12 | 59 students
New Story Schools
Special Education School
1150 Wyoming Ave.
Wyoming, PA 18644
(570) 714-2350
Wyoming, PA 18644
(570) 714-2350
3.9 miles
Gr: K-12 | 16 students
100 S Main St
Old Forge, PA 18518
(570) 457-5392
Old Forge, PA 18518
(570) 457-5392
4.2 miles
Gr: PK-12 | 105 students Sports: 3 Tuition listed
Genesis School
Special Education School
562 Wyoming Ave
Kingston, PA 18704
(570) 552-3515
Kingston, PA 18704
(570) 552-3515
6.6 miles
Gr: 4-12 | 25 students
Pa Treatment & Healing - Scranton
Alternative School
2400 Stafford Ave
Scranton, PA 18505
(570) 344-5960
Scranton, PA 18505
(570) 344-5960
6.8 miles
Gr: 7-12 | 36 students
School
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
Holy Rosary Elementary School
(Catholic)
125 Stephenson St
Duryea, PA 18642
(570) 457-2553
Duryea, PA 18642
(570) 457-2553
2.2 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 188 students
Wyoming Area Catholic School
(Catholic)
1690 Wyoming Ave
Pittston, PA 18643
(570) 654-7982
Pittston, PA 18643
(570) 654-7982
2.3 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 228 students Tuition listed
New Story School
Special Education School
1150 Wyoming Ave
Wyoming, PA 18644
(570) 714-2350
Wyoming, PA 18644
(570) 714-2350
3.9 miles
Gr: 1-12 | 59 students
New Story Schools
Special Education School
1150 Wyoming Ave.
Wyoming, PA 18644
(570) 714-2350
Wyoming, PA 18644
(570) 714-2350
3.9 miles
Gr: K-12 | 16 students
100 S Main St
Old Forge, PA 18518
(570) 457-5392
Old Forge, PA 18518
(570) 457-5392
4.2 miles
Gr: PK-12 | 105 students Sports: 3 Tuition listed
School
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
Holy Rosary Elementary School
(Catholic)
125 Stephenson St
Duryea, PA 18642
(570) 457-2553
Duryea, PA 18642
(570) 457-2553
2.2 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 188 students
Wyoming Area Catholic School
(Catholic)
1690 Wyoming Ave
Pittston, PA 18643
(570) 654-7982
Pittston, PA 18643
(570) 654-7982
2.3 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 228 students Tuition listed
100 S Main St
Old Forge, PA 18518
(570) 457-5392
Old Forge, PA 18518
(570) 457-5392
4.2 miles
Gr: PK-12 | 105 students Sports: 3 Tuition listed
Wyoming Seminary Lower School ![Wyoming Seminary Lower School Photo - Above and beyond regular assemblies and programs, Lower School teachers employ lessons of independence, empathy, teamwork and honor on a daily basis.]( "Wyoming Seminary Lower School Photo - Above and beyond regular assemblies and programs, Lower School teachers employ lessons of independence, empathy, teamwork and honor on a daily basis.")
(Methodist)
1560 Wyoming Avenue
Kingston, PA 18704
(570) 718-6611
Kingston, PA 18704
(570) 718-6611
4.8 miles
Gr: NS-8 | 340 students Avg. class size: 14 students Sports: 7 | Extracurrculars: 10 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Building Blocks Learning Center
Daycare / Preschool
1082 Rt. 315 North-plaza 315
Wilkes Barre, PA 18702
(570) 970-8511
Wilkes Barre, PA 18702
(570) 970-8511
5.2 miles
Gr: PK-K | 23 students
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
Northwest Area Intermediate School
(Math: 45% | Reading: 47%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
21 Sunset Lake Rd
Shickshinny, PA 18655
(570) 256-3649
Shickshinny, PA 18655
(570) 256-3649
9416.4 miles
Gr: 3-6 | 260 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 7%
Ross Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
5148 Main Rd
Lehman, PA 18627
(570) 477-5050
Lehman, PA 18627
(570) 477-5050
9417.4 miles
Gr: K-6 | 166 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 8%
Rice Elementary School
(Math: 55% | Reading: 68%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
3700 Church Road
Mountain Top, PA 18707
(570) 868-3161
Mountain Top, PA 18707
(570) 868-3161
9418.3 miles
Gr: K-6 | 735 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 10%
Gna El Center
(Math: 17% | Reading: 35%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
601 Kosciuszko Street
Nanticoke, PA 18634
(570) 735-1320
Nanticoke, PA 18634
(570) 735-1320
9418.6 miles
Gr: 3-5 | 513 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 37%
Greater Nanticoke Area Educational Center
(Math: 12% | Reading: 47%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
600 East Union St
Nanticoke, PA 18634
(570) 735-2770
Nanticoke, PA 18634
(570) 735-2770
9418.7 miles
Gr: 6-8 | 533 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 36%
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