Quick Facts (26-27)
- Top Ranked SC School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 240 students
- Yearly Tuition: $9,447
- Acceptance rate: 95%
- Average class size: 15 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: ✓Verified school update
St. Mary Help Of Christians Catholic School
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Top Ranked SC School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 240 students
- Yearly Tuition: $9,447
- Acceptance rate: 95%
- Average class size: 15 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: ✓Verified school update
School Rankings
St. Mary Help Of Christians Catholic School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in South Carolina for:
Category
Attribute
School History
School Facts
Student Body
Total Students
240 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
30%
State avg.: 19%
Academic Profile
Total Classroom Teachers
22 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
11:1
National avg.: 11:1
% Faculty w/Advanced Degree
70%
Average Class Size
15 students
Classroom Dress Code
Formal
School uniform worn daily, Formal Uniform worn on Mass days
School Membership(s)School Assoc.
Tuition & Financial Aid
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Yearly Tuition Cost
Tuition Notes
There is an active parishioner rate, with multiple children discount. There is a \"non parishioner rate, with multiple children discounts. Please visit our website for tuition rates.
% on Financial Aid
25%
Acceptance Rate
95%
National avg.: 85%
Application URL
Request Information
Sports
Total Sports Offered
10 sports
School Mascot
Saints
Extracurriculars
Total ExtracurricularsTotal Extra-curric.
7 extracurriculars
ExtracurricularsExtra-curric.
Club or Organization:
Recreational Athletic Programs:
Jr. National Beta ClubLife Runners
RoboticsStudent Council
Yearbook Clubyouth choir
Recreational Athletic Programs:
Pickleball
School Notes
- NEW in 2025 - 18,000 sq. ft STEM Center
- New for fall 2025 - 3K & 4K classes!
- St. Mary Help of Christians Catholic School bases its curriculum on national, state, and Diocese of Charleston standards.
- In addition to a curriculum which includes science, health, social studies, technology, physical education, ixl math and the arts, there is an emphasis on the traditional 3 R`s of reading, writing, and arithmetic.
- Children who attend St. Mary`s also benefit from a curriculum that includes an additional 3 R`s: respect, reverence, and responsibility.
- Chromebooks are used in the classroom.
- The K-2 Reading program is Rowland Reading's "Superkids" program.
- St. Mary Help of Christians Catholic School bases its curriculum on national, state, and Diocese of Charleston standards.
- In addition to a curriculum which includes science, health, social studies, technology, physical education, ixl math and the arts, there is an emphasis on the traditional 3 R`s of reading, writing, and arithmetic.Children who attend St. Mary`s also benefit from a curriculum that includes an additional 3 R`s: respect, reverence, and responsibility.
- Chromebooks are used in the classroom.
- The K-2 Reading program is Rowland Reading's "Superkids" program.
Source: Verified school update
Frequently Asked Questions
How much does St. Mary Help Of Christians Catholic School cost?
St. Mary Help Of Christians Catholic School's tuition is approximately $9,447 for private students.
What schools are St. Mary Help Of Christians Catholic School often compared to?
St. Mary Help Of Christians Catholic School is often viewed alongside schools like Mead Hall Episcopal School by visitors of our site.
What is the acceptance rate of St. Mary Help Of Christians Catholic School?
The acceptance rate of St. Mary Help Of Christians Catholic School is 95%, which is higher than the national average of 90%.
What sports does St. Mary Help Of Christians Catholic School offer?
St. Mary Help Of Christians Catholic School offers 10 interscholastic sports: Basketball, Bowling, Cheering, Cross Country, Flag Football, Golf, Soccer, Tennis, Track and Field and Volleyball.
What is St. Mary Help Of Christians Catholic School's ranking?
St. Mary Help Of Christians Catholic School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in South Carolina for: Oldest founding date.
When is the application deadline for St. Mary Help Of Christians Catholic School?
The application deadline for St. Mary Help Of Christians Catholic School is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
School Calendar
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Date
No School (Thanksgiving Break)
November 23, 2026 (Monday)
No School (Thanksgiving Break)
November 24, 2026 (Tuesday)
No School (Thanksgiving Break)
November 25, 2026 (Wednesday)
No School (Thanksgiving Break)
November 26, 2026 (Thursday)
No School (Thanksgiving Break)
November 27, 2026 (Friday)
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(803) 648-3223
Distance: 0.5 mi
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Avg. class size: 10 students
Extracurriculars: 4
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(803) 502-0710
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Avg. class size: 12 students
Sports: 10 | Extracurriculars: 9
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Aiken, SC 29801
(803) 648-3223
Distance: 3.1 mi
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Avg. class size: 16 students
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Sports: 7 | Extracurriculars: 7
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Aiken, SC 29801
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Distance: 0.5 mi
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Avg. class size: 10 students
Extracurriculars: 4
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Bottom 50%10
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Aiken, SC 29801
(803) 641-2770
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(803) 641-2770
0.3 miles
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(803) 641-2570
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(803) 641-2570
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Aiken, SC 29801
(803) 641-2500
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(803) 641-2500
1.4 miles
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School Reviews
5 12/1/2023
St. Mary's provides a safe campus with academic rigor, competitive athletic programs, and a faith based environment. Students begin foreign language in Kindergarten and leave St. Mary's with a high school credit in their respective language. Additional high school credits include English I Honors, Algebra I Honors, and Geometry Honors. Most importantly a graduate of St. Mary's exhibits discipline and reverence that results in life-long success. Students of all faiths are welcome with nearly 30 percent of the school being Non-Catholic. With a recent graduate that's thriving in 9th grade and a current excelling 6th grader, it has been an invaluable investment in their futures.
5 3/8/2022
My daughter graduated from St. Mary Help of Christians Catholic School in Aiken with high honors. She was a three-sport scholar athlete that brought 4 AAMSL championships to the school. The tools, skills, and spiritual leadership she learned at St. Mary`s, in the classroom, on the court/field, and in religious education has directly carried over to the high school where she is still a top academic performer and a three-sport athlete. The experiences my daughter had at St. Mary`s School coupled with the Catholic faith they teach, truly helped shape her future.
5 8/12/2018
I only went to this school for 4 years, but I had never been so close to a class in my life, and enjoyed my classes so much!
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