St. Mary's School is accredited by the Middle States Commission on Elementary Schools and pleased to have the opportunity for you to get to know us on the following pages.
St. Mary's School excels in teacher certification. Teachers of all classrooms, including all Pre-K teachers, are certified by New York State.
In addition to the State certification all teachers at our school meet certification requirements for Religion set by the Diocese.
St. Mary's School is dedicated to providing a Catholic elementary education and a solid academic foundation while fostering spiritual growth.
The faculty and staff are committed to teaching in a constantly evolving environment and to meeting the demands of the ever-changing world around us.
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-6
- Enrollment: 176 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: Verified school update
School Overview
School Membership(s)School Assoc.
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-6
School Calendar
Student Body
Total Students
176 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
7%
State avg.: 40%
Students by Grade
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
12 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
National avg.: 13:1
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Source: Verified school update
Frequently Asked Questions
What schools are St. Mary's School often compared to?
St. Mary's School is often viewed alongside schools like Cortland Christian Academy by visitors of our site.
When is the application deadline for St. Mary's School?
The application deadline for St. Mary's School is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
Nearby Private Schools
Popular comparisons: St. Mary's School vs. Cortland Christian Academy
The nearest high school and elementary school to St. Mary's School is Cortland Christian Academy (0.3 miles away)
The nearest preschool is Willow Glen Christian School (12.8 miles away)
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Location
Miles
Grades
Students
Cortland Christian Academy
(Baptist)
Grades: K-12 | 101 students 0.3 miles 15 West Rd
Cortland, NY 13045
(607) 756-5838
Cortland, NY 13045
(607) 756-5838
0.3
K-12
101
Victory Christian Academy
(Pentecostal)
Grades: K-11 | 15 students 5.4 miles 2910 Douglas Rd
Cortland, NY 13045
(607) 756-5770
Cortland, NY 13045
(607) 756-5770
5.4
K-11
15
Grades: 1-8 | 18 students 8.1 miles 13817 State Route 90
Locke, NY 13092
Locke, NY 13092
8.1
1-8
18
Grades: PK-12 | 73 students 12.8 miles 1768 Dryden Rd
Freeville, NY 13068
(607) 347-4413
Freeville, NY 13068
(607) 347-4413
12.8
PK-12
73
Jennings Ck Amish School
(Amish)
Grades: 1-8 | 25 students 13.5 miles 431 Jennings Creek Rd
Marathon, NY 13803
Marathon, NY 13803
13.5
1-8
25
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