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Mt. St. Mary Academy

Independent Catholic school · Grades Pre-K–6

Manchester, NH

2291 Elm St, Manchester, NH 03104

Overall grade: B+

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

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

What stands out

  • Serving families in Manchester since at least 2011

In Manchester, New Hampshire, Mt. St. Mary Academy is an independent Catholic school for students from pre-K through 6th grade. About 114 students attend, with roughly 15 students per teacher. It has been listed in official private school records since 2011–12. The school is part of the Diocese of Manchester. The school day runs about 6.5 hours, 168 days a year. New Hampshire has programs that can help pay tuition; ask the school whether it takes part.

At a glance

Grades
Grades Pre-K–6
Students
114
Teachers
7.5 (full-time equivalent)
Students per teacher
15.2
Boys and girls
Coed · 66 girls, 48 boys
Religious affiliation
Catholic · Independent Catholic school
School day
About 6.5 hours
School year
168 days

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    How it compares

    • A smaller school: fewer students than 64% of Catholic elementary schools in New Hampshire.
    • Compared with 11 Catholic elementary schools in New Hampshire.

    Students by survey year

    140’11–12154’13–14133’15–1660’17–1882’19–20122’21–22114’23–24

    Total students reported in official records since 2011–12.

    Students by grade

    Pre-K44
    K16
    T119
    119
    215
    322
    47
    514
    62

    Student body

    White74%
    Two or more races15%
    Black7%
    Asian4%

    Member of

    • National Catholic Educational Association

    Help paying tuition in New Hampshire

    These state programs can help pay private school tuition. Only participating schools can accept them, so ask Mt. St. Mary Academy whether it takes part.

    More about New Hampshire's programs →

    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 Mt. St. Mary Academy

    What grades does Mt. St. Mary Academy serve?

    Mt. St. Mary Academy serves grades Pre-K–6.

    How many students attend Mt. St. Mary Academy?

    About 114 students, with 15 students per teacher, according to official records.

    How much is tuition at Mt. St. Mary Academy?

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

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