About the School
- Founded in 1890, St. Mary School is one of the oldest Roman Catholic School in the United States.
- The school is a coeducational elementary school for Grades Pre-Kindergarten and Kindergarten (full day) through the Eighth Grade.
- The school has been accepted as a candidate for accreditation through the New England Association of Schools and Colleges.
- The faculty numbers ten full-time and seven part-time instructors.
- To ground students in Catholic values and beliefs to provide them with stability for a meaningful life; to provide a quality education that prepares students to become life-long learners; to guide students to participate in serving their community as good citizens.
School Facts
Student Body
Total Students
128 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
7%
State avg.: 18%
Tuition & Financial Aid
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Frequently Asked Questions
When is the application deadline for St. Mary School?
The application deadline for St. Mary School is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
Nearby Private Schools
The nearest high school, elementary school and preschool to St. Mary School is Claremont Christian Academy (1.0 miles away)
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Distance: 1.0 mi
Gr: PK-12 | 119 students
Avg. class size: 8 students
Sports: 3 | Extracurriculars: 1
Baptist
97 Maple Ave
Claremont, NH 03743
(603) 542-8759
Distance: 1.5 mi
Gr: K-12 | 43 students
Catholic
59 Old Church Road
Claremont, NH 03743
(603) 543-3400
Distance: 7.5 mi
Gr: Inquire with school | 16 students
Special Education School
147 Main St
Windsor, VT 05089
(802) 674-4428
Distance: 8.5 mi
Gr: PK-8 | 106 students
Avg. class size: 15 students
Extracurriculars: 2
Montessori School
96 Pine Street
Newport, NH 03773
(603) 863-2243
Distance: 8.7 mi
Gr: PK-8 | 46 students
Alternative School
648 John Stark Hwy
Newport, NH 03773
(603) 863-5113
Distance: 1.0 mi
Gr: PK-12 | 119 students
Avg. class size: 8 students
Sports: 3 | Extracurriculars: 1
Baptist
97 Maple Ave
Claremont, NH 03743
(603) 542-8759
Distance: 1.5 mi
Gr: K-12 | 43 students
Catholic
59 Old Church Road
Claremont, NH 03743
(603) 543-3400
Distance: 9.4 mi
Gr: 7-12 | 36 students
Special Education School
135 Elm Street
Newport, NH 03773
(603) 863-0697
Distance: 11.3 mi
Gr: 1-9 | 11 students
Seventh Day Adventist
1050 Route 12A
Plainfield, NH 03781
(603) 675-2455
Distance: 12.5 mi
Gr: 9-12 | 343 students
Sports: 9
7 Campus Center DriveMeriden, NH 03770
Plainfield, NH 03781
(603) 469-2000
Distance: 1.0 mi
Gr: PK-12 | 119 students
Avg. class size: 8 students
Sports: 3 | Extracurriculars: 1
Baptist
97 Maple Ave
Claremont, NH 03743
(603) 542-8759
Distance: 1.5 mi
Gr: K-12 | 43 students
Catholic
59 Old Church Road
Claremont, NH 03743
(603) 543-3400
Distance: 8.5 mi
Gr: PK-8 | 106 students
Avg. class size: 15 students
Extracurriculars: 2
Montessori School
96 Pine Street
Newport, NH 03773
(603) 863-2243
Distance: 8.7 mi
Gr: PK-8 | 46 students
Alternative School
648 John Stark Hwy
Newport, NH 03773
(603) 863-5113
Distance: 9.4 mi
Gr: 7-12 | 36 students
Special Education School
135 Elm Street
Newport, NH 03773
(603) 863-0697
Distance: 1.0 mi
Gr: PK-12 | 119 students
Avg. class size: 8 students
Sports: 3 | Extracurriculars: 1
Baptist
97 Maple Ave
Claremont, NH 03743
(603) 542-8759
Distance: 8.5 mi
Gr: PK-8 | 106 students
Avg. class size: 15 students
Extracurriculars: 2
Montessori School
96 Pine Street
Newport, NH 03773
(603) 863-2243
Distance: 8.7 mi
Gr: PK-8 | 46 students
Alternative School
648 John Stark Hwy
Newport, NH 03773
(603) 863-5113
Distance: 13.1 mi
Gr: PK-12 | 203 students
Avg. class size: 14 students
Sports: 6 | Extracurriculars: 2
Catholic
26 Seven Hearths Lane
Sunapee, NH 03782
(603) 763-9010
Distance: 17.1 mi
Gr: NS | 53 students
Avg. class size: 12 students
Daycare / Preschool
114 Old Settlers Rd
Alstead, NH 03602
(603) 835-2495
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
River View Chartered Public School
Charter School
169 Main Street
Claremont, NH 03743
(603) 287-7120
Claremont, NH 03743
(603) 287-7120
0.3 miles
Gr: 9-12 | 30 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 13%
Bluff School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
10 Summit Rd.
Claremont, NH 03743
(603) 543-4273
Claremont, NH 03743
(603) 543-4273
0.4 miles
Gr: K-5 | 163 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 17%
Stevens High School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
175 Broad St.
Claremont, NH 03743
(603) 543-4220
Claremont, NH 03743
(603) 543-4220
0.4 miles
Gr: 9-13 | 474 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 13%
Disnard Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
160 Hanover St.
Claremont, NH 03743
(603) 543-4260
Claremont, NH 03743
(603) 543-4260
0.6 miles
Gr: K-5 | 254 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 13%
Claremont Middle School
(Math: 20% | Reading: 30%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
107 South St.
Claremont, NH 03743
(603) 543-4250
Claremont, NH 03743
(603) 543-4250
0.8 miles
Gr: 6-8 | 333 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 15%
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