Academy Of The Blessed Virgin Mary in Mahanoy City, PA serves 121 students from preschool through eighth grade in a rural community setting.
The co–ed Catholic school is affiliated with the National Catholic Educational Association and offers regular elementary and secondary programs.
The school's student body includes 2.3% students of color, reflecting some diversity within the rural Mahanoy City area.
Total enrollment for grades K–12 is 86 students, supporting an intimate learning environment in this small–town Catholic school.
As a preschool through eighth grade private school, Academy Of The Blessed Virgin Mary is part of the educational landscape near Shenandoah, Tamaqua, and Pottsville, PA.
School Overview
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-8
Student Body
Total Students
121 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
2%
State avg.: 27%
Students by Grade
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
Frequently Asked Questions
When is the application deadline for Academy Of The Blessed Virgin Mary?
The application deadline for Academy Of The Blessed Virgin Mary is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
Nearby ²ÝÁñÉçÇø Schools
The nearest high school and elementary school to Academy Of The Blessed Virgin Mary is Shenandoah Christian School (3.2 miles away)
The nearest preschool is St. Jerome Regional School (9.0 miles away)
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Quick Facts
239 W Centre St
Shenandoah, PA 17976
(717) 222-6997
Shenandoah, PA 17976
(717) 222-6997
3.2 miles
Gr: 1-12 | 19 students
166 Marian Ave
Tamaqua, PA 18252
(570) 467-3335
Tamaqua, PA 18252
(570) 467-3335
6.8 miles
Gr: 9-12 | 238 students Avg. class size: 25 students Tuition & acceptance rate listed
New England Valley Mennonite
(Mennonite)
1020 Evergreen Dr
Tamaqua, PA 18252
(570) 527-1881
Tamaqua, PA 18252
(570) 527-1881
8.5 miles
Gr: 1-10 | 35 students
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(Catholic)
1 Lawtons Hl
Pottsville, PA 17901
(570) 622-8110
Pottsville, PA 17901
(570) 622-8110
8.7 miles
Gr: 9-12 | 203 students Avg. class size: 20 students Sports: 13 | Extracurrculars: 11 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
St. Jerome Regional School
(Catholic)
250 W Broad St
Tamaqua, PA 18252
(570) 668-2757
Tamaqua, PA 18252
(570) 668-2757
9 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 285 students Avg. class size: 15 students Tuition & acceptance rate listed
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