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 Facts (2026)
- Top-Ranked PA School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 325 students
- Average class size: 17 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:
School Overview
School Membership(s)School Assoc.
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Year Founded
1901
School Calendar
Student Body
Total Students
325 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
2%
State avg.: 27%
Students by Grade
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
17 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
19:1
National avg.: 11:1
Average Class Size
17 students
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Application URL
School Notes
- 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
- 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 schools are St. Marys Catholic Elementary School often compared to?
St. Marys Catholic Elementary School is often viewed alongside schools like St. Leo Continuation School, St. Boniface School by visitors of our site.
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 and Oldest founding date.
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).
Nearby Private Schools
The nearest high school to St. Marys Catholic Elementary School is Elk County Catholic High School (1.3 miles away)
The nearest elementary school is St. Marys Catholic Middle School (1.2 miles away)
The nearest preschool is St. Boniface School (5.2 miles away)
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Location
Miles
Quick Facts
St. Marys Catholic Middle School
(Catholic)
325 Church St
Saint Marys, PA 15857
(814) 834-2665
Saint Marys, PA 15857
(814) 834-2665
1.2 miles
Gr: 6-8 | 149 students Avg. class size: 17 students Tuition listed
Elk County Catholic High School
(Catholic)
600 Maurus St
Saint Marys, PA 15857
(814) 834-7800
Saint Marys, PA 15857
(814) 834-7800
1.3 miles
Gr: 9-12 | 179 students Avg. class size: 17 students Tuition listed
St. Boniface School
(Catholic)
359 Main St
Kersey, PA 15846
(814) 885-8093
Kersey, PA 15846
(814) 885-8093
5.2 miles
Gr: PK-5 | 44 students
125 Depot Street
Ridgway, PA 15853
(814) 772-9775
Ridgway, PA 15853
(814) 772-9775
9.3 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 123 students Avg. class size: 17 students
Reitz Crossing Amish School
(Amish)
239 Raybuck Rd
Reynoldsville, PA 15851
(717) 442-0952
Reynoldsville, PA 15851
(717) 442-0952
22.9 miles
Gr: 1-8 | 25 students
School
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
Elk County Catholic High School
(Catholic)
600 Maurus St
Saint Marys, PA 15857
(814) 834-7800
Saint Marys, PA 15857
(814) 834-7800
1.3 miles
Gr: 9-12 | 179 students Avg. class size: 17 students Tuition listed
Du Bois Christian Schools
(Baptist)
197 Eastern Ave.
Du Bois, PA 15801
(814) 371-7395
Du Bois, PA 15801
(814) 371-7395
23.3 miles
Gr: PK-12 | 137 students Tuition listed
New Story Schools
Special Education School
460 Jeffers St
Du Bois, PA 15801
(814) 371-5387
Du Bois, PA 15801
(814) 371-5387
23.3 miles
Gr: K-12 | 85 students
Soaring Heights School
Special Education School
493 S Highland St
Du Bois, PA 15801
(814) 371-3580
Du Bois, PA 15801
(814) 371-3580
24.2 miles
Gr: K-12 | 49 students
Dubois Area Catholic High School ![Dubois Area Catholic High School Photo - Little Cardinals Preschool! Our preschool prepares children for school! We have two and three day morning classes, a five day afternoon class and a five day all day Kindergarten Prep class. Two, three and five day classes may visit our gym, Library and technology rooms. Kindergarten Prep students enjoy 'pull-out' programs in gym, art, music, technology and Library.]( "Dubois Area Catholic High School Photo - Little Cardinals Preschool! Our preschool prepares children for school! We have two and three day morning classes, a five day afternoon class and a five day all day Kindergarten Prep class. Two, three and five day classes may visit our gym, Library and technology rooms. Kindergarten Prep students enjoy 'pull-out' programs in gym, art, music, technology and Library.")
(Catholic)
200 Central Christian Rd
Du Bois, PA 15801
(814) 371-3060
Du Bois, PA 15801
(814) 371-3060
24.3 miles
Gr: PK-12 | 453 students Avg. class size: 15 students Sports: 13 | Extracurrculars: 28 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
School
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
St. Marys Catholic Middle School
(Catholic)
325 Church St
Saint Marys, PA 15857
(814) 834-2665
Saint Marys, PA 15857
(814) 834-2665
1.2 miles
Gr: 6-8 | 149 students Avg. class size: 17 students Tuition listed
St. Boniface School
(Catholic)
359 Main St
Kersey, PA 15846
(814) 885-8093
Kersey, PA 15846
(814) 885-8093
5.2 miles
Gr: PK-5 | 44 students
125 Depot Street
Ridgway, PA 15853
(814) 772-9775
Ridgway, PA 15853
(814) 772-9775
9.3 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 123 students Avg. class size: 17 students
Reitz Crossing Amish School
(Amish)
239 Raybuck Rd
Reynoldsville, PA 15851
(717) 442-0952
Reynoldsville, PA 15851
(717) 442-0952
22.9 miles
Gr: 1-8 | 25 students
Eagles Nest Amish School
(Amish)
250 Eagles Nest Rd
Brockway, PA 15824
(814) 328-2000
Brockway, PA 15824
(814) 328-2000
23 miles
Gr: 1-8 | 26 students
School
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
St. Boniface School
(Catholic)
359 Main St
Kersey, PA 15846
(814) 885-8093
Kersey, PA 15846
(814) 885-8093
5.2 miles
Gr: PK-5 | 44 students
125 Depot Street
Ridgway, PA 15853
(814) 772-9775
Ridgway, PA 15853
(814) 772-9775
9.3 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 123 students Avg. class size: 17 students
Du Bois Christian Schools
(Baptist)
197 Eastern Ave.
Du Bois, PA 15801
(814) 371-7395
Du Bois, PA 15801
(814) 371-7395
23.3 miles
Gr: PK-12 | 137 students Tuition listed
Dubois Area Catholic Continuation School
(Catholic)
210 Central Christian Rd
Du Bois, PA 15801
(813) 371-2570
Du Bois, PA 15801
(813) 371-2570
24.3 miles
Gr: PK-5 | 237 students Tuition listed
Dubois Area Catholic High School ![Dubois Area Catholic High School Photo - Little Cardinals Preschool! Our preschool prepares children for school! We have two and three day morning classes, a five day afternoon class and a five day all day Kindergarten Prep class. Two, three and five day classes may visit our gym, Library and technology rooms. Kindergarten Prep students enjoy 'pull-out' programs in gym, art, music, technology and Library.]( "Dubois Area Catholic High School Photo - Little Cardinals Preschool! Our preschool prepares children for school! We have two and three day morning classes, a five day afternoon class and a five day all day Kindergarten Prep class. Two, three and five day classes may visit our gym, Library and technology rooms. Kindergarten Prep students enjoy 'pull-out' programs in gym, art, music, technology and Library.")
(Catholic)
200 Central Christian Rd
Du Bois, PA 15801
(814) 371-3060
Du Bois, PA 15801
(814) 371-3060
24.3 miles
Gr: PK-12 | 453 students Avg. class size: 15 students Sports: 13 | Extracurrculars: 28 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
Brockway Area Elementary School
(Math: 63% | Reading: 66%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
40 North St
Brockway, PA 15824
(814) 265-8417
Brockway, PA 15824
(814) 265-8417
9408.1 miles
Gr: K-6 | 433 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 2%
Brockway Area Jr. Sr. High School
(Math: 41% | Reading: 64%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
100 Alexander St
Brockway, PA 15824
(814) 265-8414
Brockway, PA 15824
(814) 265-8414
9408.2 miles
Gr: 7-12 | 400 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 2%
Francis S Grandinetti Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
62 School Dr
Ridgway, PA 15853
(814) 776-2176
Ridgway, PA 15853
(814) 776-2176
9412.4 miles
Gr: K-5 | 359 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 5%
Ridgway Area High School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: 60-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1403 Hill St
Ridgway, PA 15853
(814) 773-3164
Ridgway, PA 15853
(814) 773-3164
9412.5 miles
Gr: 9-12 | 224 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 5%
Ridgway Area Middle School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1403 Hill St
Ridgway, PA 15853
(814) 773-3164
Ridgway, PA 15853
(814) 773-3164
9412.5 miles
Gr: 6-8 | 198 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 7%
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