About the School
- St. Mary's School in Rensselaer, NY, serves 161 co–ed udents from pre–kindergarten through 8th grade in an urban community setting.
- The school maintains a udent–teacher ratio of 15:1 with 11 teachers supporting its regular elementary and secondary Catholic education programs.
- Founded as a Catholic school,.
- Mary's is a member of the National Catholic Educational Association and reflects 17% udent diversity by race.
- Located near several private schools within 2.5 miles,.
- Mary's offers a Catholic option for families seeking PK–8 education in the Rensselaer and Albany area.
School Facts
Student Body
Total Students
161 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
17%
State avg.: 39%
Academic Profile
Total Classroom Teachers
11 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
15:1
National avg.: 11:1
Tuition & Financial Aid
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Frequently Asked Questions
When is the application deadline for St. Mary's School?
The application deadline for St. Mary's School is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
Nearby Private Schools
The nearest high school to St. Mary's School is Bishop Maginn High School (2.4 miles away)
The nearest elementary school is The Free School (2.1 miles away)
The nearest preschool is Bethlehem Preschool Inc (2.1 miles away)
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Distance: 2.1 mi
Gr: K | 7 students
Daycare / Preschool
397 Rte 9W
Glenmont, NY 12077
(518) 463-8091
Distance: 2.1 mi
Gr: PK-8 | 28 students
Avg. class size: 8 students
Specialized Curriculum
8 Elm St
Albany, NY 12202
(518) 434-3072
Distance: 2.4 mi
Gr: 9-12 | 114 students
Avg. class size: 15 students
Catholic
99 Slingerland Street
Albany, NY 12202
(518) 463-2247
Distance: 2.4 mi
Gr: NS-6 | 48 students
Avg. class size: 21 students
All-boys | Montessori School
602 Broadway
Albany, NY 12207
(518) 533-9838
Distance: 2.4 mi
Gr: PK-12 | 36 students
Christian
262 Rt 9w
Glenmont, NY 12077
(518) 426-4510
Distance: 2.4 mi
Gr: 9-12 | 114 students
Avg. class size: 15 students
Catholic
99 Slingerland Street
Albany, NY 12202
(518) 463-2247
Distance: 2.4 mi
Gr: PK-12 | 36 students
Christian
262 Rt 9w
Glenmont, NY 12077
(518) 426-4510
Distance: 2.9 mi
Gr: NS-12 | 174 students
Avg. class size: 13 students
Sports: 11 | Extracurriculars: 19
Specialized Curriculum
199 Washington Avenue
Rensselaer, NY 12144
(518) 465-5222
Distance: 3.1 mi
Gr: PK-12 | 680 students
Avg. class size: 16 students
Sports: 18
135-140 Academy Road
Albany, NY 12208
(518) 429-2300
Distance: 3.3 mi
Gr: 1-12 | 108 students
Special Education School
60 Academy Rd
Albany, NY 12208
(518) 426-2600
Distance: 2.1 mi
Gr: PK-8 | 28 students
Avg. class size: 8 students
Specialized Curriculum
8 Elm St
Albany, NY 12202
(518) 434-3072
Distance: 2.4 mi
Gr: NS-6 | 48 students
Avg. class size: 21 students
All-boys | Montessori School
602 Broadway
Albany, NY 12207
(518) 533-9838
Distance: 2.4 mi
Gr: PK-12 | 36 students
Christian
262 Rt 9w
Glenmont, NY 12077
(518) 426-4510
Distance: 2.7 mi
Gr: PK-8 | 188 students
Catholic
54 Highland Dr
East Greenbush, NY 12061
(518) 477-5739
Distance: 2.7 mi
Gr: NS-8 | 345 students
Avg. class size: 20 students
Sports: 6 | Extracurriculars: 15
Montessori School
100 Montesorri Pl
Rensselaer, NY 12144
(518) 283-5400
Distance: 2.1 mi
Gr: K | 7 students
Daycare / Preschool
397 Rte 9W
Glenmont, NY 12077
(518) 463-8091
Distance: 2.1 mi
Gr: PK-8 | 28 students
Avg. class size: 8 students
Specialized Curriculum
8 Elm St
Albany, NY 12202
(518) 434-3072
Distance: 2.4 mi
Gr: NS-6 | 48 students
Avg. class size: 21 students
All-boys | Montessori School
602 Broadway
Albany, NY 12207
(518) 533-9838
Distance: 2.4 mi
Gr: PK-12 | 36 students
Christian
262 Rt 9w
Glenmont, NY 12077
(518) 426-4510
Distance: 2.7 mi
Gr: PK-8 | 188 students
Catholic
54 Highland Dr
East Greenbush, NY 12061
(518) 477-5739
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
Red Mill School
(Math: 75% | Reading: 53%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
225 Mccullough Pl
Rensselaer, NY 12144
(518) 207-2660
Rensselaer, NY 12144
(518) 207-2660
0.6 miles
Gr: PK-5 | 473 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 34%
Giffen Memorial Elementary School
(Math: 14% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
274 S Pearl St
Albany, NY 12202
(518) 475-6650
Albany, NY 12202
(518) 475-6650
1.9 miles
Gr: PK-5 | 387 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 94%
Kipp Albany Community Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 21% | Reading: 30%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
65 Krank St
Albany, NY 12202
(518) 433-1500
Albany, NY 12202
(518) 433-1500
1.9 miles
Gr: K-8 | 688 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Citizen Edmond Genet School
(Math: 79% | Reading: 60%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
29 Englewood Ave
East Greenbush, NY 12061
(518) 207-2680
East Greenbush, NY 12061
(518) 207-2680
2 miles
Gr: PK-5 | 493 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 34%
Thomas S O'brien Academy Of Science & Technology
Magnet School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
94 Delaware Ave
Albany, NY 12202
(518) 475-6875
Albany, NY 12202
(518) 475-6875
2.1 miles
Gr: PK-5 | 262 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 86%
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