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 Overview
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-8
Student Body
Total Students
207 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
73%
State avg.: 40%
Students by Grade
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
13 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
16:1
National avg.: 13:1
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
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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Quick Facts
219 Washington Avenue
Dumont, NJ 07628
(201) 384-1220
Dumont, NJ 07628
(201) 384-1220
0.1 miles
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(201) 385-4857
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(201) 262-9898
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(201) 262-9898
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