St. Mary of the Hills School is a Catholic School in Milton, MA serving students in Pre-Kindergarten through Grade 8.
Saint Mary of the Hills School brings students, teachers, parents, and parishioners together to form a community devoted to the joy of learning, grounded in Catholic faith and inspired by the love of Jesus Christ.
From Early Childhood through Eighth Grade, we encourage each child to recognize his or her full, unique potential.
As their mastery of core academic skills grows, our students become capable, disciplined, passionate seekers of knowledge and truth.
Religious instruction furthers their growth as reflective young men and women whose ethical choices flow, intuitively, from their faith, whose hearts are attuned to the call of justice, and whose inclination to self-respect and kindness to others becomes instinctive.
We recognize, respect and rejoice in the diversity of the Saint Mary's community.
We believe that being part of this community strengthens all of us in meeting the challenges of our lives'as scholars, citizens, family members, and as active bearers of Christ's compassion to the wider world.
Quick Facts (2026)
- Top-Ranked MA School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 326 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
Top Rankings
St. Mary Of The Hills School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Massachusetts for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Student Body
School Overview
School Membership(s)School Assoc.
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-8
School Calendar
Student Body
Total Students
326 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
67%
State avg.: 31%
Students by Grade
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
21 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
16:1
National avg.: 11:1
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
School Notes
- St. Mary of the Hills School is a Catholic School in Milton, MA serving students in Pre-Kindergarten through Grade 8. Saint Mary of the Hills School brings students, teachers, parents, and parishioners together to form a community devoted to the joy of learning, grounded in Catholic faith and inspired by the love of Jesus Christ. From Early Childhood through Eighth Grade, we encourage each child to recognize his or her full, unique potential. As their mastery of core academic skills grows, our students become capable, disciplined, passionate seekers of knowledge and truth. Religious instruction furthers their growth as reflective young men and women whose ethical choices flow, intuitively, from their faith, whose hearts are attuned to the call of justice, and whose inclination to self-respect and kindness to others becomes instinctive. We recognize, respect and rejoice in the diversity of the Saint Mary's community. We believe that being part of this community strengthens all of us in meeting the challenges of our lives'as scholars, citizens, family members, and as active bearers of Christ's compassion to the wider world.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
Frequently Asked Questions
What is St. Mary Of The Hills School's ranking?
St. Mary Of The Hills School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Massachusetts for: Highest percentage of students of color and Largest student body.
When is the application deadline for St. Mary Of The Hills School?
The application deadline for St. Mary Of The Hills School is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
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