At St. Mary's Academy, we educate our students to become Christ-centered, global-minded students positioned to pursue and achieve personal and professional goals for the 21st centure. Because our teachers build on your child's curiosity, your child will learn through inquiry-based processes. In this student-centered approach, our teachers help your child create a framework of questioning so that through investigatiing scenarios, data analysis, and the comunication of findings, your child can increase information-processing skills and intellectual engagement. Dual Enrollment
Georgia-certified teachers who are Global Educator trained Center for Innovation, multi-use educational STEM center
STEM-endorsed Science and Math teachers Intramural Programs for elementary students
Athletics, Fine Arts, Performing Arts, STEM. and enrichment summer camps and programs Extended Day Program for working parents
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- Top Ranked GA School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-12
- Enrollment: 229 students
- Yearly Tuition: $9,400
- Acceptance rate: 70%
- Average class size: 15 students
- Application Deadline: Feb. 1 / Jun. 1 / rolling
- Source: Verified school update
Top Rankings
St. Mary's Academy ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Georgia for:
Category
Attribute
Acceptance Rate
Extracurriculars
School Overview
School Membership(s)School Assoc.
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-12
ADD/ADHD Support
Yes
Learning Difference Programs
Yes
Year Founded
2021
School Calendar
Student Body
Total Students
229 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
58%
State avg.: 28%
Students by Grade
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
45 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
5:1
National avg.: 13:1
% Faculty w/Advanced Degree
70%
Average Class Size
15 students
Number of AP Courses
18 courses
Advanced Courses
American History, Art, Biology, Calculus AB, Calculus BC, Chemistry, Economics, English Language and Composition, English Literature and Composition, French, Government, Physics, Spanish, Statistics, World History
Classroom Dress Code
Formal
Uniform is required
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
Admission Deadline
Feb. 1 / Jun. 1 / rolling
Yearly Tuition Cost
Tuition Notes
PK4 -5th $8400; 6th-8th $9400; 9th-12th $13,300
Acceptance Rate
70%
National avg.: 85%
Admissions Director
Kiesha Porter
Sports
Total Sports Offered
10 sports
Sports
Extracurriculars
Total ExtracurricularsTotal Extra-curric.
18 extracurriculars
ExtracurricularsExtra-curric.
Club or Organization:
Academic Quiz Bowl, AMA Choir, F.L.A.M.E.- campus ministry, House System, Model UN, National Honor Society, Ping Pong, Praise Band, Science Olympiad, SPARK Literary & Art Magazine, Student Government, Yearbook
Arts and Music Programs:
Band, Chorus, Dance, Guitar, Orchestra, Visual Arts
Academic Quiz Bowl, AMA Choir, F.L.A.M.E.- campus ministry, House System, Model UN, National Honor Society, Ping Pong, Praise Band, Science Olympiad, SPARK Literary & Art Magazine, Student Government, Yearbook
Arts and Music Programs:
Band, Chorus, Dance, Guitar, Orchestra, Visual Arts
School Notes
As a Catholic School, we give special attention to ensure that all
academic and formative efforts integrate in such a way that the
light of Christ's teachings illuminates everything students
learn.
At St. Mary's Academy, we recognize that school is your child's most significant experience outside of the home. It is where life-long friendships are made. It is where your child's questions, ideas, and curiosity drive our inquiry-based learning model. Our instructional methods include a variety of multi-sensory strategies that integrate into the diverse learning styles of all students. At St. Mary's Academy, we put the learner at the center of the learning process.
At St. Mary's Academy, we recognize that school is your child's most significant experience outside of the home. It is where life-long friendships are made. It is where your child's questions, ideas, and curiosity drive our inquiry-based learning model. Our instructional methods include a variety of multi-sensory strategies that integrate into the diverse learning styles of all students. At St. Mary's Academy, we put the learner at the center of the learning process.
- Small class sizes provide greater student-teacher interaction
- Orton-Gillingham-trained teachers
- Guided reading literacy program
- Classical learning approach is applied to grammar, logic, and rhetoric
- Weekly Art, Music, Library, and STEM classes
- PE classes and daily recess for grades PK4 - 8th
- Learning and Resource student support
- Summer Math and Reading programs
- After-school programs and clubs
Source: Verified school update
Frequently Asked Questions
How much does St. Mary's Academy cost?
St. Mary's Academy's tuition is approximately $9,400 for private students.
What is the acceptance rate of St. Mary's Academy?
The acceptance rate of St. Mary's Academy is 70%, which is lower than the national average of 80%. St. Mary's Academy's acceptance rate is ranked among the top private schools in Georgia with low acceptance rates.
What sports does St. Mary's Academy offer?
St. Mary's Academy offers 10 interscholastic sports: Basketball, Cheering, Cross Country, Football, Golf, Soccer, Swimming, Tennis, Track and Field and Volleyball.
What is St. Mary's Academy's ranking?
St. Mary's Academy ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Georgia for: Lowest average acceptance rates and Most extracurriculars offered.
When is the application deadline for St. Mary's Academy?
The application deadline for St. Mary's Academy is Feb. 1 / Jun. 1 / rolling (applications are due on Feb. 1 / Jun. 1 but additional applications are reviewed year-round as space permits ).
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