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Mary Queen of Apostles School

Parish school · Grades Pre-K–8

New Kensington, PA

110 Elmtree Rd, New Kensington, PA 15068

Overall grade: A

ChooseAPrivateSchool.com grade, from official facts compared with similar schools.

  • A-Class size
  • B+Years serving families
  • B+Diversity

What stands out

  • Smaller classes than 62% of Catholic schools in Pennsylvania
  • Growing: enrollment up 19% since 2013–14

In New Kensington, Pennsylvania, Mary Queen of Apostles School is a Catholic parish school for students from pre-K through 8th grade. About 215 students attend, with roughly 11 students per teacher, smaller classes than 62% of Catholic elementary schools in Pennsylvania. Enrollment is up about 19% since 2013–14. The school is part of the Diocese of Greensburg. The school day runs about 7 hours, 180 days a year. Pennsylvania has programs that can help pay tuition; ask the school whether it takes part.

At a glance

Grades
Grades Pre-K–8
Students
215
Teachers
18.8 (full-time equivalent)
Students per teacher
11.4
Boys and girls
Coed · 113 girls, 102 boys
Religious affiliation
Catholic · Parish school
School day
About 7 hours
School year
180 days
Library
Yes

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    How it compares

    • Smaller classes than 62% of Catholic elementary schools in Pennsylvania (11 students per teacher).
    • Larger than 56% of Catholic elementary schools in Pennsylvania.
    • Compared with 243 Catholic elementary schools in Pennsylvania.

    Students by survey year

    181’13–14158’15–16180’17–18182’19–20220’21–22215’23–24

    Total students reported in official records since 2013–14.

    Students by grade

    Pre-K27
    K26
    118
    226
    328
    432
    522
    621
    723
    819

    Student body

    White84%
    Two or more races7%
    Black5%
    Hispanic or Latino4%

    Member of

    • National Catholic Educational Association

    Help paying tuition in Pennsylvania

    These state programs can help pay private school tuition. Only participating schools can accept them, so ask Mary Queen of Apostles School whether it takes part.

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    Questions to ask on a tour

    • What is tuition, and what does it include (books, fees, uniforms, trips)?
    • Do you offer financial aid, sibling discounts or payment plans?
    • Do you accept ESA, voucher or tax-credit scholarship funds?
    • How big are classes in my child's grade?
    • What support is there for students who need extra help or more challenge?
    • Is the school accredited, and by whom?
    • What do a typical day and a typical week look like?
    • How does the school communicate with families?

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    Questions about Mary Queen of Apostles School

    What grades does Mary Queen of Apostles School serve?

    Mary Queen of Apostles School serves grades Pre-K–8.

    How many students attend Mary Queen of Apostles School?

    About 215 students, with 11 students per teacher, according to official records.

    How much is tuition at Mary Queen of Apostles School?

    Call the school to ask about tuition, financial aid and payment plans. Pennsylvania has programs that can help pay private school tuition; ask whether the school takes part.

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