St. Margaret Mary School
Diocesan school · Grades Pre-K–8
Harrisburg, PA
2826 Herr St, Harrisburg, PA 17103
Overall grade: A+
ChooseAPrivateSchool.com grade, from official facts compared with similar schools.
- AClass size
- B+Years serving families
- A+Diversity
What stands out
- The smallest classes of any Catholic school in Harrisburg
- Smaller classes than 75% of Catholic schools in Pennsylvania
In Harrisburg, Pennsylvania, St. Margaret Mary School is a Catholic diocesan school for students from pre-K through 8th grade. About 191 students attend, with roughly 10 students per teacher, smaller classes than 75% of Catholic elementary schools in Pennsylvania. The school is part of the Diocese of Harrisburg. The school day runs about 6.5 hours, 183 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
- 191
- Teachers
- 19 (full-time equivalent)
- Students per teacher
- 10.1
- Boys and girls
- Coed · 87 girls, 104 boys
- Religious affiliation
- Catholic · Diocesan school
- Diocese
- Diocese of Harrisburg
- School day
- About 6.5 hours
- School year
- 183 days
- Library
- Yes
Reviews
Be the first to share what you love about St. Margaret Mary School.
How it compares
- Smaller classes than 75% of Catholic elementary schools in Pennsylvania (10 students per teacher).
- A smaller school: fewer students than 53% of Catholic elementary schools in Pennsylvania.
- Compared with 243 Catholic elementary schools in Pennsylvania.
Students by survey year
Total students reported in official records since 2011–12.
Students by grade
Student body
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 St. Margaret Mary School whether it takes part.
- Opportunity Scholarship Tax Credit (OSTC) · Tax-credit scholarship
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?
Questions about St. Margaret Mary School
What grades does St. Margaret Mary School serve?
St. Margaret Mary School serves grades Pre-K–8.
How many students attend St. Margaret Mary School?
About 191 students, with 10 students per teacher, according to official records.
How much is tuition at St. Margaret Mary 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.
Official record · Updated October 2026 · Official search · Something wrong? Tell us
Other private schools nearby
Hansel & Gretel Early Learning Center
Early childhood program · Kindergarten only
Small classes: about 8 students per teacher
Harrisburg, PA0.7 mi
Covenant Christian Academy
Christian school (nondenominational) · Grades Pre-K–12
The largest Christian school in Harrisburg
Harrisburg, PA0.8 mi
Harrisburg Adventist School
Seventh-day Adventist school · Grades Pre-K–8
Serving families in Harrisburg since at least 2011
Harrisburg, PA0.9 mi
The Circle School
Independent school · Ungraded
Serving families in Harrisburg since at least 2011
Harrisburg, PA1.1 mi
Merakey Education & Autism Center
Special education school · Grades 8–12
Small classes: about 6 students per teacher
Harrisburg, PA1.3 mi
Hillside Seventh-Day Adventist School
Seventh-day Adventist school · Grades K–8
Serving families in Harrisburg since at least 2011
Harrisburg, PA1.5 mi