St. Mary Academy
Parish school · Grades Pre-K–8
Manahawkin, NJ
400 Doc Cramer Blvd, Manahawkin, NJ 08050
Overall grade: A+
ChooseAPrivateSchool.com grade, from official facts compared with similar schools.
- AClass size
- A-Years serving families
- B+Diversity
What stands out
- Smaller classes than 65% of Catholic schools in New Jersey
- Serving families in Manahawkin since at least 2011
St. Mary Academy is a Catholic parish school in Manahawkin, New Jersey, for students from pre-K through 8th grade. It has about 148 students and around 11 students per teacher, smaller classes than 65% of Catholic elementary schools in New Jersey. It has been listed in official private school records since 2011–12. The school is part of the Diocese of Trenton. Students attend about 6.5 hours a day, 180 days a year.
At a glance
- Grades
- Grades Pre-K–8
- Students
- 148
- Teachers
- 14 (full-time equivalent)
- Students per teacher
- 10.6
- Boys and girls
- Coed · 89 girls, 59 boys
- Religious affiliation
- Catholic · Parish school
- Diocese
- Diocese of Trenton
- School day
- About 6.5 hours
- School year
- 180 days
- Library
- Yes
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How it compares
- Smaller classes than 65% of Catholic elementary schools in New Jersey (11 students per teacher).
- A smaller school: fewer students than 72% of Catholic elementary schools in New Jersey.
- Compared with 120 Catholic elementary schools in New Jersey.
Students by survey year
Total students reported in official records since 2011–12.
Students by grade
Student body
Member of
- National Catholic Educational Association
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. Mary Academy
What grades does St. Mary Academy serve?
St. Mary Academy serves grades Pre-K–8.
How many students attend St. Mary Academy?
About 148 students, with 11 students per teacher, according to official records.
How much is tuition at St. Mary Academy?
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