St. Mary School
Diocesan school · Grades Pre-K–8
Shrewsbury, MA
16 Summer St, Shrewsbury, MA 01545
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 Shrewsbury since at least 2011
In Shrewsbury, Massachusetts, St. Mary School is a Catholic diocesan school for students from pre-K through 8th grade. About 162 students attend, with roughly 16 students per teacher. It has been listed in official private school records since 2011–12. The school is part of the Diocese of Worcester. The school day runs about 6.5 hours, 180 days a year.
At a glance
- Grades
- Grades Pre-K–8
- Students
- 162
- Teachers
- 10 (full-time equivalent)
- Students per teacher
- 16.2
- Boys and girls
- Coed · 86 girls, 76 boys
- Religious affiliation
- Catholic · Diocesan school
- Diocese
- Diocese of Worcester
- School day
- About 6.5 hours
- School year
- 180 days
- Library
- Yes
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How it compares
- A smaller school: fewer students than 62% of Catholic elementary schools in Massachusetts.
- Compared with 97 Catholic elementary schools in Massachusetts.
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
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- 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 School
What grades does St. Mary School serve?
St. Mary School serves grades Pre-K–8.
How many students attend St. Mary School?
About 162 students, with 16 students per teacher, according to official records.
How much is tuition at St. Mary School?
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