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St. Margaret Mary School

2826 Herr St Harrisburg, PA 17103

Quick Facts (2026-27)

  • Top Ranked PA School
  • Grades: Prekindergarten-8
  • Enrollment: 258 students
  • Application Deadline: None / Rolling
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
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Quick Facts (2026-27)

  • Top Ranked PA School
  • Grades: Prekindergarten-8
  • Enrollment: 258 students
  • Application Deadline: None / Rolling
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)

School Rankings

St. Margaret Mary School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Pennsylvania for:

Category
Attribute
Student Body

School Facts

Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-8
Students By Grade
School Calendar

Student Body

Total Students
258 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
38%
State avg.: 27%

Academic Profile

Total Classroom Teachers
14 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
18:1
National avg.:
School Membership(s)School Assoc.

Tuition & Financial Aid

Admission Deadline
None / Rolling

School Notes

  • St. Margaret Mary School provides an exceptional Catholic education in a community unified by faith ih Jesus Christ and empowered by his Gospel.
  • We serve the children of St. Margaret Marys, Our Lady of the Blessed Sacrament and St. Matthews Parishes.
  • Our student represent varied cultural and racial backgrounds.
  • Our students learn through a well-rounded curriculum including daily religion classes, computer, art, music, physical education and foreign language (Spanish).
  • Advanced Math and Language Arts classes are offered to the 7th and 8th grades.
  • At St. Margaret Mary School, the children receive an excellent academic training.
  • Education research indicates that nationwide Catholic school students consistently outperform other schools on tests for math, reading and science.
  • St. Margaret Mary School provides an exceptional Catholic education in a community unified by faith ih Jesus Christ and empowered by his Gospel.
  • We serve the children of St. Margaret Marys, Our Lady of the Blessed Sacrament and St. Matthews Parishes.
  • Our student represent varied cultural and racial backgrounds.
  • Our students learn through a well-rounded curriculum including daily religion classes, computer, art, music, physical education and foreign language (Spanish).
  • Advanced Math and Language Arts classes are offered to the 7th and 8th grades.
  • At St. Margaret Mary School, the children receive an excellent academic training.
  • Education research indicates that nationwide Catholic school students consistently outperform other schools on tests for math, reading and science.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)

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What is St. Margaret Mary School's ranking?
St. Margaret Mary School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Pennsylvania for: Largest student body.
When is the application deadline for St. Margaret Mary School?
The application deadline for St. Margaret Mary School is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).

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The average private school tuition in Harrisburg, PA is $7,004 for elementary schools (read more about average private school tuition across the country).
The average acceptance rate in Harrisburg, PA is 68% (read more about average acceptance rates across the country).

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