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St. Marys Catholic Elementary School

114 Queens Rd Saint Marys, PA 15857

Tel: (814) 834-4169

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Quick Facts (2026-27)

Top Ranked PA School
Grades: Prekindergarten-5
Enrollment: 325 students
Average class size: 17 students
Application Deadline: None / Rolling
Source: ✓Verified school update

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Quick Facts (2026-27)

Top Ranked PA School
Grades: Prekindergarten-5
Enrollment: 325 students
Average class size: 17 students
Application Deadline: None / Rolling
Source: ✓Verified school update

School Rankings

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

School Facts

Religious Affiliation

Catholic

Grades Offered

Grades Prekindergarten-5

Students By Grade

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Distribution of Students By Grade
Grade	St. Marys Catholic Elementary School
Pre-K	51
Kind	43
1	39
2	33
3	38
4	38
5	42
8	41

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Year Founded

1901

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School Motto

Elk County Catholic School System, an educational ministry of the Diocese of Erie, rooted in the Gospel of Jesus Christ, is committed to the highest standards of academic excellence. With God as our constant source of inspiration, our mission is to develo

Student Body

Total Students

325 students

Student Body Type

Co-ed

% Students of Color

State avg.: 27%

Academic Profile

Total Classroom Teachers

17 teachers

Student-Teacher Ratio

19:1

National avg.: 11:1

Average Class Size

17 students

School Membership(s)School Assoc.

National Catholic Educational Association (NCEA)

Tuition & Financial Aid

Admission Deadline

None / Rolling

Application URL

Online Application

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.

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.

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