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 (2026)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-6
- Enrollment: 176 students
- Yearly Tuition: $5,200
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: Verified school update
Top Rankings
St. Mary's School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in New York for:
Category
Attribute
Affordability
School Overview
School Membership(s)School Assoc.
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-6
School Calendar
Student Body
Total Students
176 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
7%
State avg.: 39%
Students by Grade
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
12 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
15:1
National avg.: 11:1
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Yearly Tuition Cost
Application URL
Source: Verified school update
Frequently Asked Questions
How much does St. Mary's School cost?
St. Mary's School's tuition is approximately $5,200 for private students.
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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Location
Miles
Quick Facts
Cortland Christian Academy
(Baptist)
15 West Rd
Cortland, NY 13045
(607) 756-5838
Cortland, NY 13045
(607) 756-5838
0.3 miles
Gr: K-12 | 101 students
Victory Christian Academy
(Pentecostal)
2910 Douglas Rd
Cortland, NY 13045
(607) 756-5770
Cortland, NY 13045
(607) 756-5770
5.4 miles
Gr: K-11 | 15 students
1768 Dryden Rd
Freeville, NY 13068
(607) 347-4413
Freeville, NY 13068
(607) 347-4413
12.8 miles
Gr: PK-12 | 73 students Avg. class size: 8 students Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Jennings Ck Amish School
(Amish)
431 Jennings Creek Rd
Marathon, NY 13803
Marathon, NY 13803
13.5 miles
Gr: 1-8 | 25 students
Marathon Christian Academy
(Baptist)
5 Park St.
Marathon, NY 13803
(607) 849-3824
Marathon, NY 13803
(607) 849-3824
13.6 miles
Gr: PK-12 | 32 students
School
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
Cortland Christian Academy
(Baptist)
15 West Rd
Cortland, NY 13045
(607) 756-5838
Cortland, NY 13045
(607) 756-5838
0.3 miles
Gr: K-12 | 101 students
Victory Christian Academy
(Pentecostal)
2910 Douglas Rd
Cortland, NY 13045
(607) 756-5770
Cortland, NY 13045
(607) 756-5770
5.4 miles
Gr: K-11 | 15 students
1768 Dryden Rd
Freeville, NY 13068
(607) 347-4413
Freeville, NY 13068
(607) 347-4413
12.8 miles
Gr: PK-12 | 73 students Avg. class size: 8 students Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Marathon Christian Academy
(Baptist)
5 Park St.
Marathon, NY 13803
(607) 849-3824
Marathon, NY 13803
(607) 849-3824
13.6 miles
Gr: PK-12 | 32 students
Cincinnatus Christian Academy
(Baptist)
2809 Cincinnatus Road
Cincinnatus, NY 13040
(607) 863-3200
Cincinnatus, NY 13040
(607) 863-3200
15.1 miles
Gr: K-9 | 29 students
School
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
Cortland Christian Academy
(Baptist)
15 West Rd
Cortland, NY 13045
(607) 756-5838
Cortland, NY 13045
(607) 756-5838
0.3 miles
Gr: K-12 | 101 students
Victory Christian Academy
(Pentecostal)
2910 Douglas Rd
Cortland, NY 13045
(607) 756-5770
Cortland, NY 13045
(607) 756-5770
5.4 miles
Gr: K-11 | 15 students
1768 Dryden Rd
Freeville, NY 13068
(607) 347-4413
Freeville, NY 13068
(607) 347-4413
12.8 miles
Gr: PK-12 | 73 students Avg. class size: 8 students Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Jennings Ck Amish School
(Amish)
431 Jennings Creek Rd
Marathon, NY 13803
Marathon, NY 13803
13.5 miles
Gr: 1-8 | 25 students
Marathon Christian Academy
(Baptist)
5 Park St.
Marathon, NY 13803
(607) 849-3824
Marathon, NY 13803
(607) 849-3824
13.6 miles
Gr: PK-12 | 32 students
School
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
1768 Dryden Rd
Freeville, NY 13068
(607) 347-4413
Freeville, NY 13068
(607) 347-4413
12.8 miles
Gr: PK-12 | 73 students Avg. class size: 8 students Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Marathon Christian Academy
(Baptist)
5 Park St.
Marathon, NY 13803
(607) 849-3824
Marathon, NY 13803
(607) 849-3824
13.6 miles
Gr: PK-12 | 32 students
Ithaca Montessori School
Montessori School
12 Ascot Pl
Ithaca, NY 14850
(607) 266-0788
Ithaca, NY 14850
(607) 266-0788
17.4 miles
Gr: NS-PK | 103 students Avg. class size: 21 students Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Eac Montessori School
Montessori School
120 E King Rd
Ithaca, NY 14850
(607) 277-7335
Ithaca, NY 14850
(607) 277-7335
21.3 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 219 students Avg. class size: 24 students Acceptance rate listed
20 Nelson Rd
Ithaca, NY 14851
(607) 256-2020
Ithaca, NY 14851
(607) 256-2020
21.8 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 74 students Avg. class size: 15 students Extracurrculars: 7 Tuition listed
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
Lehman Alternative Community School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
111 Chestnut St
Ithaca, NY 14850
(607) 274-2183
Ithaca, NY 14850
(607) 274-2183
9519.2 miles
Gr: 6-12 | 265 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 26%
Beverly J Martin Elementary School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
302 W Buffalo St
Ithaca, NY 14850
(607) 274-2209
Ithaca, NY 14850
(607) 274-2209
9519.5 miles
Gr: PK-5 | 258 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 58%
New Roots Charter School
Charter School
(Reading: 60-79%)
(Math: ≥80% | Reading: 60-79% )
Rank:
(Math: ≥80% | Reading: 60-79% )
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
116 N Cayuga St
Ithaca, NY 14851
(607) 882-9220
Ithaca, NY 14851
(607) 882-9220
9519.5 miles
Gr: 9-12 | 98 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 7:1 Minority enrollment: 43%
South Hill School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
520 Hudson St
Ithaca, NY 14850
(607) 274-2129
Ithaca, NY 14850
(607) 274-2129
9519.5 miles
Gr: PK-5 | 363 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 32%
Fall Creek Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
202 King St
Ithaca, NY 14850
(607) 274-2214
Ithaca, NY 14850
(607) 274-2214
9519.7 miles
Gr: PK-5 | 217 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 37%
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