St. Marys Parish School

St. Marys Parish School serves 197 students in grades Prekindergarten-8, is a member of the National Catholic Educational Association (NCEA).
The student:teacher of St. Marys Parish School is 9:1 and the school's religious affiliation is Catholic.

Quick Stats (2025)

  • Top Ranked MA School
  • Grades: Prekindergarten-8
  • Enrollment: 197 students
  • Yearly Tuition: $10,000
  • Acceptance rate: 85%
  • Average class size: 20 students
  • Application Deadline: None / Rolling
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)

Top Rankings

St. Marys Parish School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Massachusetts for:

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Attribute
School History

School Overview

School Membership(s)School Assoc.
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-8
Year Founded
1898
School Calendar
First Day of School
Mon. Sep 1, 2025

Student Body

Total Students
197 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
6%
State avg.: 29%
Students by Grade
St. Marys Parish School Student By Grade

Academics and Faculty

Total Classroom Teachers
23 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
9:1
National avg.: 13:1
Average Class Size
20 students
Number of AP Courses
5 courses

Tuition and Acceptance Rate

Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Yearly Tuition Cost
Acceptance Rate
85%
National avg.: 81%
Application URL

School Notes

  • School Motto: Light the Way to the Future
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)

Frequently Asked Questions

How much does St. Marys Parish School cost?
St. Marys Parish School's tuition is approximately $10,000 for private students.
What is the acceptance rate of St. Marys Parish School?
The acceptance rate of St. Marys Parish School is 85%, which is higher than the national average of 71%.
What is St. Marys Parish School's ranking?
St. Marys Parish School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Massachusetts for: Oldest founding date.
When is the application deadline for St. Marys Parish School?
The application deadline for St. Marys Parish School is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).

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Quick Stats (2025)

  • Top Ranked MA School
  • Grades: Prekindergarten-8
  • Enrollment: 197 students
  • Yearly Tuition: $10,000
  • Acceptance rate: 85%
  • Average class size: 20 students
  • Application Deadline: None / Rolling
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)

Did You Know?

The average private school tuition in Hampden County, MA is $23,959 for elementary schools and $35,570 for high schools (read more about average private school tuition across the country).
The average acceptance rate in Hampden County, MA is 78% (read more about average acceptance rates across the country).

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