St. Marys Catholic Elementary and Middle Schools are accredited by the Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools.
The Middle States Association (MSA) was established by the academic profession in 1887 to set standards for American education.
The MSA accredits public, independent, and religious schools serving students in NY, NJ, PA, DE, MD, DC, PR, and the USVI, as well as international schools throughout Africa, Europe, and the mid- and near-East.
As accredited schools, SMCES and SMCMS have met standards for" defining appropriate educational goals and providing educational programs to achieve them.

Quick Stats (2023)

  • Top Ranked PA School
  • Grades: Prekindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 339 students
  • Application Deadline: None / Rolling
  • Source: Verified school update

Top Rankings

St. Marys Catholic Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Pennsylvania for:

Category
Attribute

School Overview

School Membership(s)School Assoc.
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5

Student Body

Total Students
339 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
1%
State avg.: 26%
Students by Grade
St. Marys Catholic Elementary School Student By Grade

Academics and Faculty

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

Tuition and Acceptance Rate

Admission Deadline
None / Rolling

School Notes

  • St. Marys Catholic Elementary and Middle Schools are accredited by the Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools. The Middle States Association (MSA) was established by the academic profession in 1887 to set standards for American education. The MSA accredits public, independent, and religious schools serving students in NY, NJ, PA, DE, MD, DC, PR, and the USVI, as well as international schools throughout Africa, Europe, and the mid- and near-East. As accredited schools, SMCES and SMCMS have met standards for" defining appropriate educational goals and providing educational programs to achieve them.
Source: Verified school update

Frequently Asked Questions

What is St. Marys Catholic Elementary School's ranking?

St. Marys Catholic Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Pennsylvania for: Largest student body.

When is the application deadline for St. Marys Catholic Elementary School?

The application deadline for St. Marys Catholic Elementary School is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).

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Quick Stats (2023)

  • Top Ranked PA School
  • Grades: Prekindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 339 students
  • Application Deadline: None / Rolling
  • Source: Verified school update

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The average private school tuition in Pennsylvania is $10,408 for elementary schools and $16,093 for high schools (read more about average private school tuition across the country).
The average acceptance rate in Pennsylvania is 86% (read more about average acceptance rates across the country).

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