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St. Mary Catholic School

Diocesan school · Grades Pre-K–8

Schwenksville, PA

40 Spring Mount Rd, Schwenksville, PA 19473

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 76% of Catholic schools in Pennsylvania
  • Serving families in Schwenksville since at least 2011

In Schwenksville, Pennsylvania, St. Mary Catholic School is a Catholic diocesan school for students from pre-K through 8th grade. About 183 students attend, with roughly 10 students per teacher, smaller classes than 76% of Catholic elementary schools in Pennsylvania. It has been listed in official private school records since 2011–12. The school is part of the Archdiocese of Philadelphia. The school day runs about 6 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
183
Teachers
18.4 (full-time equivalent)
Students per teacher
9.9
Boys and girls
Coed · 112 girls, 71 boys
Religious affiliation
Catholic · Diocesan school
School day
About 6 hours
School year
180 days
Library
Yes

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    How it compares

    • Smaller classes than 76% of Catholic elementary schools in Pennsylvania (10 students per teacher).
    • A smaller school: fewer students than 56% of Catholic elementary schools in Pennsylvania.
    • Compared with 243 Catholic elementary schools in Pennsylvania.

    Students by survey year

    286’11–12263’13–14230’15–16229’17–18178’19–20171’21–22183’23–24

    Total students reported in official records since 2011–12.

    Students by grade

    Pre-K35
    K30
    114
    226
    326
    414
    516
    614
    724
    819

    Student body

    White85%
    Two or more races5%
    Hispanic or Latino5%
    Asian4%
    Black1%

    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. Mary Catholic 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 St. Mary Catholic School

    What grades does St. Mary Catholic School serve?

    St. Mary Catholic School serves grades Pre-K–8.

    How many students attend St. Mary Catholic School?

    About 183 students, with 10 students per teacher, according to official records.

    How much is tuition at St. Mary Catholic 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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