The Academy At Saint Mary

72 Chestnut St Rutherford, NJ 07070
www.stmaryhs.org

Quick Facts (26-27)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-8
  • Enrollment: 166 students
  • Application Deadline: None / Rolling
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)

Quick Facts (26-27)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-8
  • Enrollment: 166 students
  • Application Deadline: None / Rolling
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)

School Facts

Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-8
Students By Grade
Grade 8 enrollment highest with 41 students, more than Grade 7's 29 and every other grade at 15 or fewer.
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Student Body

Total Students
166 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
50%
State avg.: 40%

Academic Profile

Total Classroom Teachers
14 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
12:1
National avg.: 11:1

Tuition & Financial Aid

Admission Deadline
None / Rolling

School Notes

  • Many parents are turning to St. Mary School not only for the superior education given to all students, but also because we provide the tools necessary to be successful outside the classroom.
  • The concept of “value-based” education is at the heart of St. Mary elementary school's curriculum.
  • We not only work to help our students achieve academic excellence, we also devote a lot of attention to the thoughtful construction of a child's character.
  • The challenging curriculum at St. Mary elementary school meets or exceeds the requirements and standards of the State of New Jersey and The Archdiocese of Newark.
  • All faculty members are fully qualified professionals committed to brining out the best in their students.
  • The dedicated instructors teach the time-honored basics of the catholic elementary school experience plus a curriculum that has been expanded to keep pace with the times.
  • The philosophy of St. Mary Elementary School challenges students to improve the world by sharing Gospel Values and encourages them to achieve their best.
  • Many parents are turning to St. Mary School not only for the superior education given to all students, but also because we provide the tools necessary to be successful outside the classroom.
  • The concept of “value-based” education is at the heart of St. Mary elementary school's curriculum.
  • We not only work to help our students achieve academic excellence, we also devote a lot of attention to the thoughtful construction of a child's character.
  • The challenging curriculum at St. Mary elementary school meets or exceeds the requirements and standards of the State of New Jersey and The Archdiocese of Newark.
  • All faculty members are fully qualified professionals committed to brining out the best in their students.
  • The dedicated instructors teach the time-honored basics of the catholic elementary school experience plus a curriculum that has been expanded to keep pace with the times.
  • The philosophy of St. Mary Elementary School challenges students to improve the world by sharing Gospel Values and encourages them to achieve their best.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)

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The application deadline for The Academy At Saint Mary is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).

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