Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-6
- Enrollment: 176 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: ✓Verified school update
St. Mary's School
About the School
- St. Mary's School is accredited by the Middle States Commission on Elementary Schools and pleased to have the opportunity for you to get to know us on the following pages.
- St. Mary's School excels in teacher certification.
- Teachers of all classrooms, including all Pre-K teachers, are certified by New York State.
- In addition to the State certification all teachers at our school meet certification requirements for Religion set by the Diocese.
- St. Mary's School is dedicated to providing a Catholic elementary education and a solid academic foundation while fostering spiritual growth.
- The faculty and staff are committed to teaching in a constantly evolving environment and to meeting the demands of the ever-changing world around us.
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-6
- Enrollment: 176 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: ✓Verified school update
School Rankings
St. Mary's School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in New York for:
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Attribute
Affordability
School Facts
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-6
Students By Grade
Grade 5 enrollment highest with 47 students, far above Grade 4’s 9 at St. Mary's School.
School Calendar
Student Body
Total Students
176 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
7%
State avg.: 39%
Academic Profile
Total Classroom Teachers
12 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
15:1
National avg.: 11:1
School Membership(s)School Assoc.
Tuition & Financial Aid
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Application URL
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Frequently Asked Questions
What schools are St. Mary's School often compared to?
St. Mary's School is often viewed alongside schools like Cortland Christian Academy by visitors of our site.
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
Popular comparisons: St. Mary's School vs. Cortland Christian Academy
The nearest high school and elementary school to St. Mary's School is Cortland Christian Academy (0.3 miles away)
The nearest preschool is Willow Glen Christian School (12.8 miles away)
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Distance: 0.3 mi
Gr: K-12 | 101 students
Baptist
15 West Rd
Cortland, NY 13045
(607) 756-5838
Distance: 5.4 mi
Gr: K-11 | 15 students
Pentecostal
2910 Douglas Rd
Cortland, NY 13045
(607) 756-5770
Distance: 12.8 mi
Gr: PK-12 | 73 students
Avg. class size: 8 students
1768 Dryden Rd
Freeville, NY 13068
(607) 347-4413
Distance: 13.5 mi
Gr: 1-8 | 25 students
Amish
431 Jennings Creek Rd
Marathon, NY 13803
Distance: 13.6 mi
Gr: PK-12 | 32 students
Baptist
5 Park St.
Marathon, NY 13803
(607) 849-3824
Distance: 0.3 mi
Gr: K-12 | 101 students
Baptist
15 West Rd
Cortland, NY 13045
(607) 756-5838
Distance: 5.4 mi
Gr: K-11 | 15 students
Pentecostal
2910 Douglas Rd
Cortland, NY 13045
(607) 756-5770
Distance: 12.8 mi
Gr: PK-12 | 73 students
Avg. class size: 8 students
1768 Dryden Rd
Freeville, NY 13068
(607) 347-4413
Distance: 13.6 mi
Gr: PK-12 | 32 students
Baptist
5 Park St.
Marathon, NY 13803
(607) 849-3824
Distance: 15.1 mi
Gr: K-9 | 29 students
Baptist
2809 Cincinnatus Road
Cincinnatus, NY 13040
(607) 863-3200
Distance: 0.3 mi
Gr: K-12 | 101 students
Baptist
15 West Rd
Cortland, NY 13045
(607) 756-5838
Distance: 5.4 mi
Gr: K-11 | 15 students
Pentecostal
2910 Douglas Rd
Cortland, NY 13045
(607) 756-5770
Distance: 12.8 mi
Gr: PK-12 | 73 students
Avg. class size: 8 students
1768 Dryden Rd
Freeville, NY 13068
(607) 347-4413
Distance: 13.5 mi
Gr: 1-8 | 25 students
Amish
431 Jennings Creek Rd
Marathon, NY 13803
Distance: 13.6 mi
Gr: PK-12 | 32 students
Baptist
5 Park St.
Marathon, NY 13803
(607) 849-3824
Distance: 12.8 mi
Gr: PK-12 | 73 students
Avg. class size: 8 students
1768 Dryden Rd
Freeville, NY 13068
(607) 347-4413
Distance: 13.6 mi
Gr: PK-12 | 32 students
Baptist
5 Park St.
Marathon, NY 13803
(607) 849-3824
Distance: 17.4 mi
Gr: NS-PK | 103 students
Avg. class size: 21 students
Montessori School
12 Ascot Pl
Ithaca, NY 14850
(607) 266-0788
Distance: 21.3 mi
Gr: PK-8 | 219 students
Avg. class size: 24 students
Montessori School
120 E King Rd
Ithaca, NY 14850
(607) 277-7335
Distance: 21.8 mi
Gr: PK-8 | 74 students
Avg. class size: 15 students
Extracurriculars: 7
Waldorf School
20 Nelson Rd
Ithaca, NY 14851
(607) 256-2020
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(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
Fe Smith Intermediate School
(Math: 34% | Reading: 22%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
33 Wheeler Ave
Cortland, NY 13045
(607) 758-4180
Cortland, NY 13045
(607) 758-4180
0.6 miles
Gr: 3-4 | 291 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 10%
Randall Middle School
(Math: 34% | Reading: 39%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
31 Randall St
Cortland, NY 13045
(607) 758-4170
Cortland, NY 13045
(607) 758-4170
0.7 miles
Gr: 5-6 | 272 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 11%
Cortland High School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
8 Valley View Dr
Cortland, NY 13045
(607) 758-4100
Cortland, NY 13045
(607) 758-4100
1.1 miles
Gr: 9-12 | 582 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 15%
Franklyn S Barry Primary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 25-29% )
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
20 Raymond Ave
Cortland, NY 13045
(607) 758-4150
Cortland, NY 13045
(607) 758-4150
1.3 miles
Gr: PK-2 | 417 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 12%
Homer Senior High School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 80-89%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
80 S West St
Homer, NY 13077
(607) 749-7246
Homer, NY 13077
(607) 749-7246
1.9 miles
Gr: 9-12 | 558 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 10%
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