St. Mary's Academy

A Middle States Accredited School, St. Mary's Academy is home to Pre-K 3 to Grade 6 students.
Our teachers are all NYS certified and the vast majority hold advanced degrees in eduation.
Catholic teachings are emphasized as well as character education, good values and good decision making.

Quick Stats (2025)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-6
  • Enrollment: 96 students
  • Yearly Tuition: $4,515
  • Acceptance rate: 100%
  • Average class size: 15 students
  • Application Deadline: None / Rolling
  • Source: Verified school update

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St. Mary's Academy ranks among the top 20% of private schools in New York for:

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School Overview

Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-6
Year Founded
1952
School Calendar

Student Body

Total Students
96 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
8%
State avg.: 40%
Students by Grade
St. Mary's Academy Student By Grade

Academics and Faculty

Total Classroom Teachers
9 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
11:1
National avg.: 13:1
% Faculty w/Advanced Degree
67%
Average Class Size
15 students
Classroom Dress Code
Formal
casual in spring and early fall

Tuition and Acceptance Rate

Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Yearly Tuition Cost
Tuition Notes
280 fundraising fee..no active fundraising
Acceptance Rate
100%
National avg.: 81%
Application URL

Sports

Total Sports Offered
1 sport

Extracurriculars

Total ExtracurricularsTotal Extra-curric.
6 extracurriculars
ExtracurricularsExtra-curric.
Club or Organization:
Code Club, Karate

Arts and Music Programs:
Art Club, Band, Dance

Recreational Athletic Programs:
Basketball

School Notes

  • We are proud of our Catholic School and proud to be able to share Jesus’s teachings with our young children. We are an important part of St. Mary of the Assumption Parish and the Diocese of Syracuse. For over 63 years, St. Mary’s Academy has continued the tradition of providing academic excellence in a Catholic, faith filled community.Accredited by the Middle States Association, our school educates students that consistently demonstrate superior academic achievement as evidenced by our students’ above-average scores on New York State Standardized tests. Our teachers all are New York State certified and hold advanced degrees in education. We also have a New York State certified special education teacher on staff to provide academic support in reading and mathematics. Speech/language services are also provided through the Baldwinsville School District, if warranted.In addition to our strong academic program, we offer music, art, physical education, chorus, technology and library education. Some of our extra-curricular activities include band, basketball, art club, Drug Quiz team, technology code club, karate, and dance for our younger students.Our school day is enriched with Gospel values in every class. Jesus is the focus of all that we do. We have a character education program and a different virtue is emphasized each month. We engage in many community service projects and the first Friday of each month we celebrate Mass as a school community. We gather as a school community each Monday for prayer. This helps our students live a faith-filled life as disciples of Jesus.St. Mary’s Academy is committed to academic excellence, faith formation and service to others. We look forward to having you become part of our St. Mary’s Academy family because “we are large enough to offer your children a world of opportunity, but small enough to do it right.” Follow us on Twitter, Facebook and our website at www.smabville.org. We also have a mobile app through Glyph Mobile.
Source: Verified school update

Frequently Asked Questions

How much does St. Mary's Academy cost?
St. Mary's Academy's tuition is approximately $4,515 for private students.
What is the acceptance rate of St. Mary's Academy?
The acceptance rate of St. Mary's Academy is 100%, which is higher than the national average of 74%.
What sports does St. Mary's Academy offer?
St. Mary's Academy offers 1 interscholastic sports: Basketball.
When is the application deadline for St. Mary's Academy?
The application deadline for St. Mary's Academy is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).

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Quick Stats (2025)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-6
  • Enrollment: 96 students
  • Yearly Tuition: $4,515
  • Acceptance rate: 100%
  • Average class size: 15 students
  • Application Deadline: None / Rolling
  • Source: Verified school update

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The average private school tuition in Onondaga County, NY is $10,994 for elementary schools and $16,188 for high schools (read more about average private school tuition across the country).
The average acceptance rate in Onondaga County, NY is 93% (read more about average acceptance rates across the country).

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