St. Mary School

The Purpose Of Saint Mary's School Is To Educate The Whole Child Through Programs Encompassing The Development Of The Students.
This Will Enable Students To Become Contributing Members Of The School, Parish, And Community.
As A Staff, We Believe That In A Gospel-rooted Educational Environment Where Students Experience Christian Community Service, Students Will Be Encouraged To Integrate Faith And Christian Values Into Their Daily Lives And Thus Be Provided With A Healthy Attitude Which They Will Carry With Them For The Rest Of Their Lives.
It is the mission of St. Mary School of Milford, Connecticut, to provide a nurturing and challenging environment, which encourages and allows children from preschool through grade eight to grow in faith and knowledge.
The school integrates our faith and Catholic teaching with a strong academic curriculum founded on solid educational principles.
The goal of the school is to prepare its students to become Christian adults who live the message of Jesus by caring for and serving others.

Quick Stats (2025)

  • Top Ranked CT School
  • Grades: Prekindergarten-8
  • Enrollment: 245 students
  • Application Deadline: None / Rolling
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)

Top Rankings

St. Mary School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Connecticut for:

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Attribute

School Overview

School Membership(s)School Assoc.
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-8
Year Founded
1996
School Calendar
First Day of School
Mon. Sep 1, 2025
Awards
 Blue Ribbon School - Selected in 2010
School Motto
Have Faith, Work Hard, Shine Bright

Student Body

Total Students
245 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
16%
State avg.: 31%
Students by Grade
St. Mary School Student By Grade

Academics and Faculty

Total Classroom Teachers
23 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
11:1
National avg.: 13:1

Tuition and Acceptance Rate

Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Application URL

School Notes

  • The Purpose Of Saint Mary's School Is To Educate The Whole Child Through Programs Encompassing The Development Of The Students. This Will Enable Students To Become Contributing Members Of The School, Parish, And Community. As A Staff, We Believe That In A Gospel-rooted Educational Environment Where Students Experience Christian Community Service, Students Will Be Encouraged To Integrate Faith And Christian Values Into Their Daily Lives And Thus Be Provided With A Healthy Attitude Which They Will Carry With Them For The Rest Of Their Lives. It is the mission of St. Mary School of Milford, Connecticut, to provide a nurturing and challenging environment, which encourages and allows children from preschool through grade eight to grow in faith and knowledge. The school integrates our faith and Catholic teaching with a strong academic curriculum founded on solid educational principles. The goal of the school is to prepare its students to become Christian adults who live the message of Jesus by caring for and serving others.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)

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St. Mary School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Connecticut for: Largest student body.
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The application deadline for St. Mary School is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).

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Quick Stats (2025)

  • Top Ranked CT School
  • Grades: Prekindergarten-8
  • Enrollment: 245 students
  • Application Deadline: None / Rolling
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)

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The average private school tuition in Fairfield County, CT is $24,800 for elementary schools and $32,627 for high schools (read more about average private school tuition across the country).
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