St. Mary Elementary School vs. St. Joseph Elementary School
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School Overview
Top Rankings
St. Mary Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Connecticut for:
Category
Attribute
Advanced Degrees
St. Joseph Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Connecticut for:
Overview
St. Mary School offers a faith-based program of academic excellence within a nurturing family atmosphere for children in grades Pre-K to 8.
Small class sizes and a focus on personalized learning allow each student to thrive and reach their potential.
Half-day and full-day options are available for Pre-K. We offer after-school enrichment activities and after-care for all grades.
St Joseph Elementary School opened its doors for the first time on Sept. 7, 1924.
At the beginning of the twenty-first century, St. Joseph Parish continues to bring the gospel of Jesus Christ to young and old alike.
St. Joseph School continues to provide excellent academic and religious training. Saint Joseph School was awarded the 2012 National Blue Ribbon School of Excellence Award in 2012.
Grades Offered
PK-8
PK-8
Blue Ribbon School
Yes, selected in 2008
Yes, selected in 2012
Learning Difference Programs
n/a
Yes
Year Founded
n/a
1924
Students Body
Total Students
180 students
257 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
Co-ed
% Students of Color
8%
15%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Pre-K Students
40
41
Kindergarten Students
15
19
Grade 1 Students
14
30
Grade 2 Students
14
23
Grade 3 Students
14
28
Grade 4 Students
17
26
Grade 5 Students
17
15
Grade 6 Students
17
23
Grade 7 Students
15
24
Grade 8 Students
17
28
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
17 teachers
16 teachers
% Faculty with Advance Degree
99%
n/a
Average Class Size
15
n/a
Teacher : Student Ratio
1:11
1:16
Classroom Dress Code
Formal
(Winter & Summer uniforms)
(Winter & Summer uniforms)
Formal
(Uniforms are required)
(Uniforms are required)
Finances and Admission
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
None / Rolling
Tuition Cost
$6,491
$5,212
Tuition Notes
n/a
sibling discounts available
% on Financial Aid
38%
1%
Admissions Director
Geraldine Henn
Carmine Rita
Sports
Total Sports Offered
4
4
Extracurriculars
Total Extra-curric.Total Extracurriculars
6
3
Extra-curric.Extracurriculars
Chess Club, Cooking Class, Craft Class, Embroidery, Pottery, Robotics
Choir, Newspaper Staff, Robotics Team