Saint Mary Our Mother School is committed to providing an excellent Catholic elementary education, pre-school through grade six.
We provide small classes in a warm, nurturing environment with dedicated teachers who help to guide students spiritually, academically and morally.
Founded in 1959 as an educational ministry of the parish of Saint Mary Our Mother, our school warmly welcomes children of all faiths to be part of our school family.
The school is a faith-community working towards fostering the dignity of the person and responding to the need for justice and peace in our global society.
Saint Mary Our Mother educates the whole person by sharing with the parents their responsibility to foster spiritual, intellectual, emotional, and physical growth in their children.
Our sound, quality education will enable those who attend our school to acquire the competency needed to function as effective leaders.
Through the development of Christian principles based on the Gospel message, each child is nurtured with the values needed to be contributing citizens in their future communities.
Quick Facts (2025-26)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-6
- Enrollment: 154 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
School Overview
School Membership(s)School Assoc.
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-6
Year Founded
1959
School Calendar
Student Body
Total Students
154 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
18%
State avg.: 40%
Students by Grade
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
11 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
National avg.: 13:1
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
School Notes
- School Motto: Educating Hearts & Minds
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
Frequently Asked Questions
What schools are St. Mary Our Mother School often compared to?
St. Mary Our Mother School is often viewed alongside schools like Chemung Valley Montessori School by visitors of our site.
When is the application deadline for St. Mary Our Mother School?
The application deadline for St. Mary Our Mother School is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
Nearby Private Schools
Popular comparisons: St. Mary Our Mother School vs. Chemung Valley Montessori School
The nearest high school to St. Mary Our Mother School is Twin Tiers Christian Academy (5.6 miles away)
The nearest elementary school and preschool is Foundations Christian School (5.0 miles away)
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Quick Facts
Foundations Christian School
(Christian)
561 Maple St
Big Flats, NY 14814
(607) 271-1116
Big Flats, NY 14814
(607) 271-1116
5 miles
Gr: PK-6 | 34 students
23 Winters Road
Elmira, NY 14903
(607) 562-8754
Elmira, NY 14903
(607) 562-8754
5.1 miles
Gr: PK-5 | 165 students Avg. class size: 20 students Extracurrculars: 5 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
1811 North Chemung Rd.
Breesport, NY 14816
(607) 739-3619
Breesport, NY 14816
(607) 739-3619
5.6 miles
Gr: 5-12 | 119 students Avg. class size: 16 students Sports: 4 | Extracurrculars: 11 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Holy Family Elementary School
(Catholic)
421 Fulton Street
Elmira, NY 14904
(607) 732-3588
Elmira, NY 14904
(607) 732-3588
6.4 miles
Gr: PK-6 | 119 students Avg. class size: 13 students
1400 Maple Ave
Elmira, NY 14904
(607) 734-2267
Elmira, NY 14904
(607) 734-2267
7.7 miles
Gr: 7-12 | 257 students Avg. class size: 20 students Sports: 13 | Extracurrculars: 5 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
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