St. Marys High School (Top Ranked Private School for 2026-27)

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Quick Facts (2026-27)

Top Ranked NY School
Grades: 9-12
Enrollment: 416 students
Yearly Tuition: $10,000
Average class size: 15 students
Application Deadline: None / Rolling
Source: ✓Verified school update

School Rankings

St. Marys High School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in New York for:

School Facts

Religious Affiliation

Catholic

Grades Offered

Grades 9-12

Students By Grade

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Distribution of Students By Grade
Grade	St. Marys High School
8	9
9	107
10	103
11	84
12	113

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Year Founded

1904

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Campus Size

10 acres

School Motto

Bonitatem et disciplinam et scientiam doce me. (Teach me goodness, discipline, and knowledge.)

Student Body

Total Students

416 students

Student Body Type

Co-ed

% Students of Color

State avg.: 39%

Academic Profile

Total Classroom Teachers

27 teachers

Student-Teacher Ratio

15:1

National avg.: 11:1

% Faculty w/Advanced Degree

90%

Average Class Size

15 students

Average SAT score

1000

(Out of 1600)

Number of AP Courses

12 courses

Advanced Courses

AP American GovernmentAP Biology

AP CalculusAP Chemistry

AP Computer ScienceAP Computer Science Principles

AP English LanguageAP English Literature

AP SpanishAP Statistics

AP US HistoryAP World History

Tuition & Financial Aid

Admission Deadline

None / Rolling

Yearly Tuition Cost

$10,000

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Tuition Notes

Technology Fee not included

% on Financial Aid

90%

Admissions Director

Andrea Drabik

Application URL

Online Application

Sports

Total Sports Offered

17 sports

Sports

TennisTrack and Field

VolleyballWinter Track

Wrestling

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Colors

White, Blue, Navy Blue, Carolina blue

School Mascot

Lancer

Extracurriculars

Total ExtracurricularsTotal Extra-curric.

19 extracurriculars

ExtracurricularsExtra-curric.

Club or Organization:

art clubbook club

Computer ClubDonate Life

Eucharistic MinistersMath Club

Mock TrialNational Honor Society

Photography ClubScholars Program

Science OlympiadSOTE (Environmental)

SOuL (Pro-Life)Student Senate

TLC (Service)Yearbook

Arts and Music Programs:

DramaTheater

Vocal Ensemble

School Notes

St. Mary's High School in Lancaster, New York is a private, co-educational, Catholic high school that strives to educate the entire student.
With a mixture of faith, challenging curriculum, successful athletics and vibrant extracurricular activities the goal is to provide a strong and value based foundation on which students can build a successful college career and life.

- Entering our second century of educating young men and women. - Small Classes - Safe, suburban environment - Family Atmosphere - Successful Alumni - Scholars Program - AP and Honors Courses

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Frequently Asked Questions

How much does St. Marys High School cost?

St. Marys High School's tuition is approximately $10,000 for private students.

What sports does St. Marys High School offer?

St. Marys High School offers 17 interscholastic sports: Baseball, Basketball, Bowling, Cheering, Crew, Cross Country, Football, Golf, Ice Hockey, Lacrosse, Soccer, Softball, Tennis, Track and Field, Volleyball, Winter Track and Wrestling. St. Marys High School is ranked as one of the top 20% of private schools in New York for most sports offered.

What is St. Marys High School's ranking?

St. Marys High School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in New York for: Largest student body, Most sports offered, Most extracurriculars offered and Oldest founding date.

When is the application deadline for St. Marys High School?

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

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The average private school tuition in Erie County, NY is $12,986 for elementary schools and $15,419 for high schools (read more about average private school tuition across the country).

The average acceptance rate in Erie County, NY is 86% (read more about average acceptance rates across the country).