Saint Mary School (Top Ranked Private School for 2026-27)

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Quick Facts (26-27)

Top Ranked NJ School
Grades: Prekindergarten-8
Enrollment: 493 students
Yearly Tuition: $8,000
Acceptance rate: 80%
Average class size: 18 students
Application Deadline: None / Rolling
Source: ✓Verified school update

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School Rankings

Saint Mary School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in New Jersey for:

School Facts

Religious Affiliation

Catholic

Grades Offered

Grades Prekindergarten-8

Students By Grade

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Distribution of Students By Grade
Grade	Saint Mary School
Pre-K	202
Kind	45
1	43
2	24
3	40
4	33
5	25
6	34
7	34
8	13

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Year Founded

1953

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Last Day of School

Fri. Jun 18, 2027

School Motto

“Forming Saints and Scholars”

Student Body

Total Students

493 students

Student Body Type

Co-ed

% Students of Color

State avg.: 40%

Academic Profile

Total Classroom Teachers

30 teachers

Student-Teacher Ratio

16:1

National avg.: 11:1

Average Class Size

18 students

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Classroom Dress Code

Formal

School Uniform

List of Courses Offered

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School Membership(s)School Assoc.

National Catholic Educational Association (NCEA)

Tuition & Financial Aid

Admission Deadline

None / Rolling

Yearly Tuition Cost

$8,000

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% on Financial Aid

25%

Average Financial Aid Grant

$1,000

Acceptance Rate

80%

National avg.: 85%

Admissions Director

Marilu Krasniqi

Application URL

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Sports

Total Sports Offered

5 sports

Sports

BaseballBasketball

CheeringSoccer

Softball

Colors

Blue and Gold

Extracurriculars

Total ExtracurricularsTotal Extra-curric.

6 extracurriculars

ExtracurricularsExtra-curric.

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Chess ClubGirl Scouts

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ChoirIrish dance

Music LessonsTheater Production

School Notes

Education at the Saint Mary School stresses academics in a Christian format.
Our personalized program of instruction stresses modern Catholic excellence with traditional values.
Saint Mary School operates under the direction of the Diocese of Trenton and was reaccredited by the Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools in April 2003.
Our mission at Saint Mary School is to assist parents in teaching their children how to live the Gospel message of Jesus Christ and to prepare them for future education by teaching essential skills.
Our school environment fosters the development of spiritual values from a Catholic perspective through prayer, worship, instruction, example and service.
Our goal is to offer an academic program that develops the intellectual, physical, social and emotional nature of each child.

A K8 Catholic Classical Liberal Arts school where children are educated in mind, body, and spirit - in the pursuit of what is true, good, and beautiful. Education at the Saint Mary School stresses academics in a Christian format. We offer a Classical Catholic Liberal Arts education rooted in the timeless principles of the Catholic faith. Through a rigorous curriculum, students engage with the great works of literature, art, music, and philosophy - fostering intellectual growth and spiritual depth.Our goal is to prepare students not only for academic success, but to become virtuous men and women who contribute the good to the world.

Faith Formation - Daily prayer, sacramental life, and formation in the fullness of the Catholic tradition.
Academic Excellence - A rigorous curriculum engaging the great works of literature, science, and philosophy.
Classical Curriculum - Truth, goodness, and beauty at the heart of every subject - from grammar to logic to rhetoric.
Community - An intimate PreK2 - 8th grade setting where every child is known, challenged, and loved.

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Frequently Asked Questions

How much does Saint Mary School cost?

Saint Mary School's tuition is approximately $8,000 for private students.

What is the acceptance rate of Saint Mary School?

The acceptance rate of Saint Mary School is 80%, which is lower than the national average of 82%.

What sports does Saint Mary School offer?

Saint Mary School offers 5 interscholastic sports: Baseball, Basketball, Cheering, Soccer and Softball.

What is Saint Mary School's ranking?

Saint Mary School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in New Jersey for: Largest student body and Oldest founding date.

When is the application deadline for Saint Mary School?

The application deadline for Saint Mary School is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).

School Reviews

5 5/30/2015

St. Mary's has exceeded my expectations. Last year I started my daughter in Little Chief in Holmdel and after 2 weeks in I decided to pull her out. I just felt the "learn through play" method was a joke and there was no structure. I understand playing is important but so much time was wasted there. We were welcome with open arms into Mrs. Hargrove's Pre-K class Mon-Fri 800am-1200pm. In two weeks I had a new daughter. I had a daughter who developed a love for learning, and who wanted to keep working on things when she came home from school. My daughter went from scribbling to developing a real talent for art. Mrs. Hargrove sees each student as a whole and addresses all of their needs without any hesitation. My daughter wasn't always the best at befriending kids who are different from herself and Mrs. Hargrove changed that completely. My daughter only turned 4 on August 30 so I wasn't sure if I would have to repeat pre-k this year. Not with having Mrs. Hargrove...she can write her full name perfectly along with many other words without help. She knows all of her letters upper and lower case along with all of the sounds. And she is reading short books! Not only has my daughter made friends for life but I have as well. Not being from here I wasn't sure if I was ever going to find that and after 6 years of living here I finally did. The icing on the cake was we paid less money a month at St. Marys for 5 half days than we did for 3 half days at Little Chief and after seeing some of my daughter's old friends from that school she is leaps and bounds ahead of them thanks to Mrs. Hargrove.

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Did You Know?

The average private school tuition in Monmouth County, NJ is $18,940 for elementary schools and $22,835 for high schools (read more about average private school tuition across the country).

The average acceptance rate in Monmouth County, NJ is 87% (read more about average acceptance rates across the country).