Founded in 1890, St. Mary School is one of the oldest Roman Catholic School in the United States.
The school is a coeducational elementary school for Grades Pre-Kindergarten and Kindergarten (full day) through the Eighth Grade.
The school has been accepted as a candidate for accreditation through the New England Association of Schools and Colleges.
The faculty numbers ten full-time and seven part-time instructors. To ground students in Catholic values and beliefs to provide them with stability for a meaningful life; to provide a quality education that prepares students to become life-long learners; to guide students to participate in serving their community as good citizens.
School Overview
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-8
Student Body
Total Students
128 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
7%
State avg.: 18%
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 St. Mary School?
The application deadline for St. Mary School is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
Nearby 草榴社区 Schools
The nearest high school, elementary school and preschool to St. Mary School is Claremont Christian Academy (1.0 miles away)
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Claremont Christian Academy ![Claremont Christian Academy Photo]( "Claremont Christian Academy Photo")
(Baptist)
97 Maple Ave
Claremont, NH 03743
(603) 542-8759
Claremont, NH 03743
(603) 542-8759
1 miles
Gr: PK-12 | 119 students Avg. class size: 8 students Sports: 3 | Extracurrculars: 1 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
New England Classical Academy
(Catholic)
59 Old Church Road
Claremont, NH 03743
(603) 543-3400
Claremont, NH 03743
(603) 543-3400
1.5 miles
Gr: K-12 | 43 students Tuition listed
Foundations
Special Education School
147 Main St
Windsor, VT 05089
(802) 674-4428
Windsor, VT 05089
(802) 674-4428
7.5 miles
Gr: Inquire with school | 16 students
Newport Montessori School
Montessori School
96 Pine Street
Newport, NH 03773
(603) 863-2243
Newport, NH 03773
(603) 863-2243
8.5 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 106 students Avg. class size: 15 students Extracurrculars: 2 Tuition listed
Kids World Academy Of New Hampshire
Alternative School
648 John Stark Hwy
Newport, NH 03773
(603) 863-5113
Newport, NH 03773
(603) 863-5113
8.7 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 46 students
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Location
Miles
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Claremont Christian Academy ![Claremont Christian Academy Photo]( "Claremont Christian Academy Photo")
(Baptist)
97 Maple Ave
Claremont, NH 03743
(603) 542-8759
Claremont, NH 03743
(603) 542-8759
1 miles
Gr: PK-12 | 119 students Avg. class size: 8 students Sports: 3 | Extracurrculars: 1 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
New England Classical Academy
(Catholic)
59 Old Church Road
Claremont, NH 03743
(603) 543-3400
Claremont, NH 03743
(603) 543-3400
1.5 miles
Gr: K-12 | 43 students Tuition listed
Granite Hill School
Special Education School
135 Elm Street
Newport, NH 03773
(603) 863-0697
Newport, NH 03773
(603) 863-0697
9.4 miles
Gr: 7-12 | 36 students
Estabrook Christian School
(Seventh Day Adventist)
1050 Route 12A
Plainfield, NH 03781
(603) 675-2455
Plainfield, NH 03781
(603) 675-2455
11.3 miles
Gr: 1-9 | 11 students
7 Campus Center DriveMeriden, NH 03770
Plainfield, NH 03781
(603) 469-2000
Plainfield, NH 03781
(603) 469-2000
12.5 miles
Gr: 9-12 | 343 students Tuition listed
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Location
Miles
Quick Facts
Claremont Christian Academy ![Claremont Christian Academy Photo]( "Claremont Christian Academy Photo")
(Baptist)
97 Maple Ave
Claremont, NH 03743
(603) 542-8759
Claremont, NH 03743
(603) 542-8759
1 miles
Gr: PK-12 | 119 students Avg. class size: 8 students Sports: 3 | Extracurrculars: 1 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
New England Classical Academy
(Catholic)
59 Old Church Road
Claremont, NH 03743
(603) 543-3400
Claremont, NH 03743
(603) 543-3400
1.5 miles
Gr: K-12 | 43 students Tuition listed
Newport Montessori School
Montessori School
96 Pine Street
Newport, NH 03773
(603) 863-2243
Newport, NH 03773
(603) 863-2243
8.5 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 106 students Avg. class size: 15 students Extracurrculars: 2 Tuition listed
Kids World Academy Of New Hampshire
Alternative School
648 John Stark Hwy
Newport, NH 03773
(603) 863-5113
Newport, NH 03773
(603) 863-5113
8.7 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 46 students
Granite Hill School
Special Education School
135 Elm Street
Newport, NH 03773
(603) 863-0697
Newport, NH 03773
(603) 863-0697
9.4 miles
Gr: 7-12 | 36 students
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Location
Miles
Quick Facts
Claremont Christian Academy ![Claremont Christian Academy Photo]( "Claremont Christian Academy Photo")
(Baptist)
97 Maple Ave
Claremont, NH 03743
(603) 542-8759
Claremont, NH 03743
(603) 542-8759
1 miles
Gr: PK-12 | 119 students Avg. class size: 8 students Sports: 3 | Extracurrculars: 1 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Newport Montessori School
Montessori School
96 Pine Street
Newport, NH 03773
(603) 863-2243
Newport, NH 03773
(603) 863-2243
8.5 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 106 students Avg. class size: 15 students Extracurrculars: 2 Tuition listed
Kids World Academy Of New Hampshire
Alternative School
648 John Stark Hwy
Newport, NH 03773
(603) 863-5113
Newport, NH 03773
(603) 863-5113
8.7 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 46 students
26 Seven Hearths Lane
Sunapee, NH 03782
(603) 763-9010
Sunapee, NH 03782
(603) 763-9010
13.1 miles
Gr: PK-12 | 203 students Avg. class size: 14 students Sports: 6 | Extracurrculars: 2 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Orchard School The
Daycare / Preschool
114 Old Settlers Rd
Alstead, NH 03602
(603) 835-2495
Alstead, NH 03602
(603) 835-2495
17.1 miles
Gr: NS | 53 students Avg. class size: 12 students
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(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
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(Math: ≤20% | Reading: 21-39%)
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58 School Street
Grafton, VT 05146
(802) 843-2495
Grafton, VT 05146
(802) 843-2495
9569.3 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 39 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 7:1 Minority enrollment: 15%
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
8 Bemis Ln.
Walpole, NH 03608
(603) 756-4728
Walpole, NH 03608
(603) 756-4728
9569.3 miles
Gr: 5-8 | 123 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 7%
18 Primary Ln.
Walpole, NH 03608
(603) 756-4241
Walpole, NH 03608
(603) 756-4241
9569.3 miles
Gr: PK-1 | 72 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 4%
(Math: 22% | Reading: 27%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
15 School Street
Bellows Falls, VT 05101
(802) 463-4366
Bellows Falls, VT 05101
(802) 463-4366
9569.7 miles
Gr: 5-8 | 245 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 12%
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: 30-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
15 School Street
Saxtons River, VT 05154
(802) 869-2637
Saxtons River, VT 05154
(802) 869-2637
9569.7 miles
Gr: PK-4 | 79 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 16%
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