St. Mary Catholic School (Top Ranked Private School for 2026-27)

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Top Ranked PA School
Grades: Prekindergarten-8
Enrollment: 201 students
Application Deadline: None / Rolling
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)

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St. Mary Catholic School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Pennsylvania for:

School Facts

Religious Affiliation

Catholic

Grades Offered

Grades Prekindergarten-8

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Distribution of Students By Grade

Grade	St. Mary Catholic School
Pre-K	25
Kind	24
1	22
2	13
3	14
4	14
5	29
6	19
7	23
8	18

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Grade 5 highest at 29 students, more than double Grade 2’s 13 and the largest enrollment in the school.

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Student Body

Total Students

201 students

Student Body Type

Co-ed

% Students of Color

State avg.: 27%

Academic Profile

Total Classroom Teachers

15 teachers

Student-Teacher Ratio

13:1

National avg.: 11:1

School Membership(s)School Assoc.

National Catholic Educational Association (NCEA)

Tuition & Financial Aid

Admission Deadline

None / Rolling

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Saint Mary Parish School, in accordance with the directives of the Archdiocese of Philadelphia, is committed to nurturing the gospel message of God's love to families in western Montgomery County.
The staff and lay faculty incorporate the Good News in an academic, physical, and social environment where actions and interactions model the kindness, tenderness, and fairness of Jesus Christ.
As He welcomed children, so does Saint Mary School welcome all families who desire a learning atmosphere that fosters love and respect for God and toward each other to become members of our school family.

Saint Mary Parish School, in accordance with the directives of the Archdiocese of Philadelphia, is committed to nurturing the gospel message of God's love to families in western Montgomery County. The staff and lay faculty incorporate the Good News in an academic, physical, and social environment where actions and interactions model the kindness, tenderness, and fairness of Jesus Christ. As He welcomed children, so does Saint Mary School welcome all families who desire a learning atmosphere that fosters love and respect for God and toward each other to become members of our school family.

Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)

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What is St. Mary Catholic School's ranking?

St. Mary Catholic School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Pennsylvania for: Largest student body.

When is the application deadline for St. Mary Catholic School?

The application deadline for St. Mary Catholic School is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).

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5 5/17/2016

As someone that has been in the academic field for over twenty years, in various capacities, I am truly astounded by the quality of education that my children receive through St. Mary's. The staff truly care about developing the child as a whole, not just within the academic confines of curriculum. My children continue to grow to their optimum potential, while under the guidance of a nurturing staff and in a caring environment.

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Did You Know?

The average private school tuition in Montgomery County, PA is $22,737 for elementary schools and $31,721 for high schools (read more about average private school tuition across the country).

The average acceptance rate in Montgomery County, PA is 81% (read more about average acceptance rates across the country).