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Year Founded

1927

School Calendar

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Student Body

Total Students

176 students

Student Body Type

Co-ed

% Students of Color

76%

State avg.: 51%

Academics & Faculty

Total Classroom Teachers

14 teachers

Student-Teacher Ratio

13:1

National avg.: 11:1

% Faculty w/Advanced Degree

72%

Average Class Size

20 students

Classroom Dress Code

Casual

school uniforms required

Tuition & Acceptance Rate

Admission Deadline

None / Rolling

Yearly Tuition Cost

$5,325

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Tuition Notes

Tuition Aide available

% on Financial Aid

40%

Acceptance Rate

85%

National avg.: 82%

Admissions Director

Janet Montoya

Application URL

Online Application

Sports

Total Sports Offered

9 sports

Sports

ArcheryBasketball

Cross CountryFlag Football

GolfSoccer

SoftballTrack and Field

Volleyball

Extracurriculars

Total ExtracurricularsTotal Extra-curric.

2 extracurriculars

ExtracurricularsExtra-curric.

Club or Organization:

Roadrunners 4-H ClubRobotics Club

School Notes

St. Mary's Catholic School Belen is a coed Catholic school serving preschool through 8th grade in a suburban setting in Belen, NM. The school enrolls 176 udents with a studentteacher ratio of 13:1 and an average class size of 20.
Founded in 1927,.
Mary's has a longanding presence in the Belen community and is among the oldest private schools in New Mexico.
Annual tuition is $5325, with 40% of udents receiving financial aid; the school maintains an 85% acceptance rate.
The faculty includes 14 teachers, 72% of whom have advanced degrees, supporting education for a udent body that is 76% diverse in racial and ethnic representation.

School Mascot: Roadrunner

Source: Verified school update

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Frequently Asked Questions

How much does St. Mary's Catholic School Belen cost?

St. Mary's Catholic School Belen's tuition is approximately $5,325 for private students.

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St. Mary's Catholic School Belen is often viewed alongside schools like Canon Christian Academy by visitors of our site.

What is the acceptance rate of St. Mary's Catholic School Belen?

The acceptance rate of St. Mary's Catholic School Belen is 85%, which is higher than the national average of 84%.

What sports does St. Mary's Catholic School Belen offer?

St. Mary's Catholic School Belen offers 9 interscholastic sports: Archery, Basketball, Cross Country, Flag Football, Golf, Soccer, Softball, Track and Field and Volleyball.

What is St. Mary's Catholic School Belen's ranking?

St. Mary's Catholic School Belen ranks among the top 20% of private schools in New Mexico for: Largest student body and Oldest founding date.

When is the application deadline for St. Mary's Catholic School Belen?

The application deadline for St. Mary's Catholic School Belen is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).

School Reviews

5 12/17/2016

This school educates the whole child. I love the new science program. It is far and away better than any school around the area. Kids learn cursive writing and they still teach science and social studies in kinder through 8th. Very family - community oriented school.

- Posted by Parent - Third grade parent

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The average private school tuition in New Mexico is $8,716 for elementary schools and $10,021 for high schools (read more about average private school tuition across the country).

The average acceptance rate in New Mexico is 84% (read more about average acceptance rates across the country).