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St. Mary's School

345 S. Main St., Wharton, NJ
Wharton, NJ 07885

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Tel: (973) 366-0309

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At St. Mary's School, our mission is to provide a balanced, quality education to all children and to help them develop an attitude of sharing the light of Christ with all.

St. Mary's School is a community of faith and is committed to Catholic education and the formation of Christian beliefs, traditions and values.

We believe in listening to the Word of God, gaining strength from the Word of God, and being empowered through the Word of God to witness and give service to God's people.

As a community of believers we convey to the world the love of Jesus and witness with hope to the future.

Our purpose is to provide an environment conducive to learning, and thereby to educate each student in those aspects that touch a child's life: spiritual, academic, aesthetic, social, and physical.

We view learning as an opportunity to continually explore and expand the horizon of knowledge.

Each student is equipped with skills and fortified by Christian values to face the challenges of life.

Quick Facts (2026)

Grades: Nursery/Preschool-8
Enrollment: 146 students
Application Deadline: None / Rolling
Source: Verified school update

School Overview

School Membership(s)School Assoc.

National Catholic Educational Association (NCEA)

Religious Affiliation

Catholic

Grades Offered

Grades Nursery/Preschool-8

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Student Body

Total Students

146 students

Student Body Type

Co-ed

% Students of Color

21%

State avg.: 40%

Students by Grade

Academics and Faculty

Total Classroom Teachers

12 teachers

Student-Teacher Ratio

12:1

National avg.: 11:1

Tuition and Acceptance Rate

Admission Deadline

None / Rolling

School Notes

At St. Mary's School, our mission is to provide a balanced, quality education to all children and to help them develop an attitude of sharing the light of Christ with all. St. Mary's School is a community of faith and is committed to Catholic education and the formation of Christian beliefs, traditions and values. We believe in listening to the Word of God, gaining strength from the Word of God, and being empowered through the Word of God to witness and give service to God's people. As a community of believers we convey to the world the love of Jesus and witness with hope to the future. Our purpose is to provide an environment conducive to learning, and thereby to educate each student in those aspects that touch a child's life: spiritual, academic, aesthetic, social, and physical. We view learning as an opportunity to continually explore and expand the horizon of knowledge. Each student is equipped with skills and fortified by Christian values to face the challenges of life.

Source: Verified school update

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Quick Facts (2026)

Grades: Nursery/Preschool-8
Enrollment: 146 students
Application Deadline: None / Rolling
Source: Verified school update

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The average private school tuition in Morris County, NJ is $23,705 for elementary schools and $28,191 for high schools (read more about average private school tuition across the country).

The average acceptance rate in Morris County, NJ is 80% (read more about average acceptance rates across the country).