St. Mary's Episcopal School vs. Hutchison School
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School Overview
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Top Rankings
St. Mary's Episcopal School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Tennessee for:
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School History
Hutchison School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Tennessee for:
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Student Body
AP Courses
Extracurriculars
School History
Overview
St. Mary's Episcopal School provides an unparalleled educational experience that challenges and supports each girl as she discovers her unique purpose and reaches her individual potential.
Founded in 1902, Hutchison is an independent, college-preparatory school in Memphis offering excellent academic and extracurricular programs for girls in preschool through 12th grade.
With small class sizes, expert faculty offer memorable educational experiences while connecting with girls in meaningful ways.
Having adults in roles that support students outside of the classroom is part of our culture.
When trusting relationships exist, students will work harder and tackle complex and challenging coursework with much more confidence. Her voice matters here. Her ideas are valued.
Grades Offered
NS-12
NS-12
Blue Ribbon School
No
No
Offers Post-Graduate Year
No
No
Learning Difference Programs
Yes
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Year Founded
1847
1902
Students Body
Total Students
822 students
819 students
Student Body Type
All-girls
All-girls
% Students of Color
19%
13%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Nursery Students
74
26
Pre-K Students
36
70
Kindergarten Students
53
36
Grade 1 Students
49
37
Grade 2 Students
48
42
Grade 3 Students
33
31
Grade 4 Students
45
37
Grade 5 Students
43
45
Grade 6 Students
39
50
Grade 7 Students
52
60
Grade 8 Students
56
62
Grade 9 Students
75
75
Grade 10 Students
71
76
Grade 11 Students
74
90
Grade 12 Students
74
82
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
106 teachers
110 teachers
% Faculty with Advance Degree
74%
71%
Average Class Size
15
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Number of AP Classes
21
22
Teacher : Student Ratio
1:8
1:7
Average SAT score
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1190
Average ACT score
n/a
27
Classroom Dress Code
Formal
(Uniform)
(Uniform)
Formal
(Blazer, polo shirt, and plaid skirts (Other options also given))
(Blazer, polo shirt, and plaid skirts (Other options also given))
Finances and Admission
Admission Deadline
Dec. 1 / rolling
None / Rolling
Tuition Notes
St. Mary\'s tuition ranges from $4,400 - $25,425 for girls 2 years old through 12th grade.
Please visit this link for information on tuition costs according to grade. http://www.hutchisonschool.org/Page/Admissions/Tuition--Financial-Aid
Hutchison offers financial assistance to those families who demonstrate financial need.
% on Financial Aid
20%
21%
Average Financial Aid Grant
$9,000
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Admissions Director
Nicole Hernandez
Laura Shy, Enrollment Management Director
Admissions Associate
Grace Knight
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Sports
Total Sports Offered
11
13
Extracurriculars
Total Extra-curric.Total Extracurriculars
n/a
17
Extra-curric.Extracurriculars
n/a
Choir, Community Service, Dance, Digital Design & Communications, Ensemble, Entrepreneurship, Global Outreach, Intramural Basketball, Intramural Soccer, Intramural Volleyball, Leadership, Music, Musical Theatre, Philanthropic Literacy, Rock Band, Theatre, Visual Arts