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St. Mary School (Closed 2010)

30 Elizabeth St
Bordentown, NJ 08505

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St. Mary School Photo #1 - St. Mary School shares the grounds with beautiful St. Mary Church.

Founded in the mid-1800s, Saint Mary School was the first school founded by the Sisters of Mercy in New Jersey.

St. Mary's has served the Bordentown community through three centuries. In the fall of 2000, the sisters took leave of the school, but the Mercy tradition of a loving and caring environment lives on through the work of its lay staff.

The building that now serves St. Mary School was erected in 1888 and entered the new millenium under the spiritual guidance of Reverand Father Michael Burns and the academic guidance of principal, Mrs. MaryEllen Moss.

School Overview

Religious Affiliation

Catholic

Grades Offered

Grades Prekindergarten-8

Year Founded

1888

Student Body

Total Students

126 students

Student Body Type

Co-ed

% Students of Color

State avg.: 40%

Students by Grade

Academics and Faculty

Total Classroom Teachers

9 teachers

Student-Teacher Ratio

14:1

National avg.: 11:1

Tuition and Acceptance Rate

Admission Deadline

None / Rolling

Admissions Director

Mrs. MaryEllen Moss

Sports

Total Sports Offered

2 sports

Sports

BasketballCheering

Extracurriculars

Total ExtracurricularsTotal Extra-curric.

9 extracurriculars

ExtracurricularsExtra-curric.

American Girl ClubCraft Club

Creative WritingDrama Club

Girl Scouts of South Jersey PinesPiano & Keyboard Instruction

School NewspaperScience Club

St. Mary's School Choir

School Notes

As a Catholic School in the Diocese of Trenton, St. Mary's is committed to the development of each individual student in a Christ centered environment. Together with our families, we share the awesome responsibility for the total education of the student. Our school is strongly committed to academic excellence. By emphasizing excellence we hope to encourage all students to reach their God given potential. Our faith calls us to be responsible Christians in a complicated world. We have a mission to help our students see the value of justice, peace, and service as is so clearly set forth in the Gospel message. St. Mary School is part of a faith filled parish community. Through participation in parish life we encourage our students to see themselves as members of God's family. St. Mary School believes that every child can make a difference and calls its students to actively participate in their church, school, and community. The mission of Saint Mary School is a continuation of the tradition of excellence in education, a devotion to the spirit of Mercy, and a focus on the opportunities that lie ahead.

Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)

Frequently Asked Questions

What sports does St. Mary School offer?

St. Mary School offers 2 interscholastic sports: Basketball and Cheering.

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).

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