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Year Founded

1927

School Calendar

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Student Body

Total Students

241 students

Student Body Type

Co-ed

% Students of Color

33%

State avg.: 24%

Academics & Faculty

Total Classroom Teachers

16 teachers

Student-Teacher Ratio

15:1

National avg.: 11:1

Classroom Dress Code

Formal

Tuition & Acceptance Rate

Admission Deadline

None / Rolling

Sports

Total Sports Offered

2 sports

Sports

BasketballCheering

School Notes

St. Mary School is a pre-Kindergarten through 8th grade Catholic Elementary and Middle School under the Diocese of Raleigh Schools office.
Saint Mary School is a diverse Catholic community, working together to educate families to live and grow in faith and to share our gifts in service to others.
St. Mary School endorses the call of the Catholic Bishops of the United States to express its educational ministry through the objectives of personal spirituality, social justice, and a strong academic program in accord with the Curriculum Guide for Catholic Schools in the Diocese of Raleigh.
We believe in sharing our gifts with others.
We believe that each individual is a unique and precious gift from God.
We value diversity.
We believe that the gospel forms the basis of all learning, and we strive to teach as Jesus did.

St. Mary School is a pre-Kindergarten through 8th grade Catholic Elementary and Middle School under the Diocese of Raleigh Schools office.
Saint Mary School is a diverse Catholic community, working together to educate families to live and grow in faith and to share our gifts in service to others.
St. Mary School endorses the call of the Catholic Bishops of the United States to express its educational ministry through the objectives of personal spirituality, social justice, and a strong academic program in accord with the Curriculum Guide for Catholic Schools in the Diocese of Raleigh.
We believe in sharing our gifts with others.
We believe that each individual is a unique and precious gift from God.
We value diversity.
We believe that the gospel forms the basis of all learning, and we strive to teach as Jesus did.

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What sports does St. Mary School offer?

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

What is St. Mary School's ranking?

St. Mary School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in North Carolina for: Oldest founding date.

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).

School Reviews

5 12/19/2014

This is one of the best schools I have ever attended. As a 9th grader this year at WSE I am very pleased with the amount ahead I am. The athletic preparation I had was not as extensive as academic but I am able to say I now play tennis, volleyball, basketball, and soccer at GHS. Thank you to all the teachers that helped me achieve my goals.

- Posted by Student/Alumni - ejill

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