About the School
- St. Mary Elementary School in Dumont, NJ, serves 207 udents from pre–kindergarten through 8th grade in a co–educational Catholic program on the urban.
- The school maintains a udent–teacher ratio of 16:1 with 13 teachers supporting its regular elementary and middle school curriculum.
- Mary Elementary School is a member of the National Catholic Educational Association, reflecting its Catholic religious affiliation.
- Approximately 73% of udents at St. Mary Elementary School identify as udents of color, contributing to the school's diverse student body.
- As a Dumont, NJ, Catholic elementary and middle school, tuition rates align with Bergen County averages for private elementary education.
School Facts
Student Body
Total Students
207 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
73%
State avg.: 40%
Academic Profile
Total Classroom Teachers
13 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
16:1
National avg.: 11:1
Tuition & Financial Aid
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Frequently Asked Questions
When is the application deadline for St. Mary Elementary School?
The application deadline for St. Mary Elementary School is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
Nearby Private Schools
The nearest high school and elementary school to St. Mary Elementary School is Bergen Center For Child Development (1.1 miles away)
The nearest preschool is Together Learning Center/NVPS (0.1 miles away)
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Distance: 0.1 mi
Gr: NS-PK | 50 students
Avg. class size: 12 students
Daycare / Preschool
219 Washington Avenue
Dumont, NJ 07628
(201) 384-1220
Distance: 1.1 mi
Gr: K-12 | 58 students
Avg. class size: 8 students
Extracurriculars: 2
Special Education School
140 Park St
Haworth, NJ 07641
(201) 385-4857
Distance: 1.1 mi
Gr: Inquire with school | 25 students
Special Education School
381 Madison Ave
New Milford, NJ 07646
(201) 262-3287
Distance: 1.2 mi
Gr: PK-8 | 149 students
Sports: 2
Catholic
220 Jefferson Ave
Cresskill, NJ 07626
(201) 568-4296
Distance: 1.4 mi
Gr: PK-8 | 420 students
Avg. class size: 18 students
Sports: 6
Jewish
275 McKinley Avenue
New Milford, NJ 07646
(201) 262-9898
Distance: 1.1 mi
Gr: K-12 | 58 students
Avg. class size: 8 students
Extracurriculars: 2
Special Education School
140 Park St
Haworth, NJ 07641
(201) 385-4857
Distance: 2.5 mi
Gr: 9-12 | 493 students
Avg. class size: 18 students
Sports: 13
All-girls (Catholic)
315 Hillside Ave
Demarest, NJ 07627
(201) 768-7822
Distance: 2.5 mi
Gr: K-12 | 83 students
Extracurriculars: 15
Alternative School
300 High St
Closter, NJ 07624
(650) 753-1086
Distance: 2.6 mi
Gr: 9-12 | 311 students
All-girls (Jewish)
1650 Palisade Ave
Teaneck, NJ 07666
(201) 833-4307
Distance: 2.9 mi
Gr: 1-12 | 32 students
250 Hargreaves Ave
Teaneck, NJ 07666
(774) 238-7726
Distance: 1.1 mi
Gr: K-12 | 58 students
Avg. class size: 8 students
Extracurriculars: 2
Special Education School
140 Park St
Haworth, NJ 07641
(201) 385-4857
Distance: 1.2 mi
Gr: PK-8 | 149 students
Sports: 2
Catholic
220 Jefferson Ave
Cresskill, NJ 07626
(201) 568-4296
Distance: 1.4 mi
Gr: PK-8 | 420 students
Avg. class size: 18 students
Sports: 6
Jewish
275 McKinley Avenue
New Milford, NJ 07646
(201) 262-9898
Distance: 1.5 mi
Gr: NS-1 | 72 students
Avg. class size: 25 students
Extracurriculars: 10
Montessori School
426 Knickerbocker Road
Tenafly, NJ 07670
(201) 816-8343
Distance: 1.5 mi
Gr: PK-8 | 485 students
Jewish
135 139 South Washington Ave
Bergenfield, NJ 07621
(201) 374-2272
Distance: 0.1 mi
Gr: NS-PK | 50 students
Avg. class size: 12 students
Daycare / Preschool
219 Washington Avenue
Dumont, NJ 07628
(201) 384-1220
Distance: 1.2 mi
Gr: PK-8 | 149 students
Sports: 2
Catholic
220 Jefferson Ave
Cresskill, NJ 07626
(201) 568-4296
Distance: 1.4 mi
Gr: PK-8 | 420 students
Avg. class size: 18 students
Sports: 6
Jewish
275 McKinley Avenue
New Milford, NJ 07646
(201) 262-9898
Distance: 1.5 mi
Gr: NS-1 | 72 students
Avg. class size: 25 students
Extracurriculars: 10
Montessori School
426 Knickerbocker Road
Tenafly, NJ 07670
(201) 816-8343
Distance: 1.5 mi
Gr: PK-8 | 485 students
Jewish
135 139 South Washington Ave
Bergenfield, NJ 07621
(201) 374-2272
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
Dumont High School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
101 New Milford Ave
Dumont, NJ 07628
(201) 387-3000
Dumont, NJ 07628
(201) 387-3000
0.2 miles
Gr: 9-12 | 704 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 60%
Grant Elementary School
(Math: 68% | Reading: 64%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
100 Grant Ave
Dumont, NJ 07628
(201) 387-3050
Dumont, NJ 07628
(201) 387-3050
0.5 miles
Gr: K-5 | 432 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 64%
Honiss Elementarymiddle School
(Math: 47% | Reading: 65%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
31 Depew St
Dumont, NJ 07628
(201) 387-3020
Dumont, NJ 07628
(201) 387-3020
0.6 miles
Gr: K-8 | 624 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 65%
Lincoln Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
80 Prospect Ave
Dumont, NJ 07628
(201) 387-3040
Dumont, NJ 07628
(201) 387-3040
0.6 miles
Gr: K-5 | 172 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 70%
Selzer Elementarymiddle School
(Math: 50% | Reading: 72%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
435 Prospect Ave
Dumont, NJ 07628
(201) 387-3030
Dumont, NJ 07628
(201) 387-3030
0.6 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 535 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 62%
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