St. Marys Elementary School
Diocesan school · Grades Pre-K–8
Lancaster, NY
2 Saint Marys Hl, Lancaster, NY 14086
Overall grade: A-
ChooseAPrivateSchool.com grade, from official facts compared with similar schools.
- AClass size
- B+Years serving families
- B+Diversity
What stands out
- Smaller classes than 70% of Catholic schools in New York
In Lancaster, New York, St. Marys Elementary School is a Catholic diocesan school for students from pre-K through 8th grade. About 206 students attend, with roughly 10 students per teacher, smaller classes than 70% of Catholic elementary schools in New York. The school is part of the Diocese of Buffalo. The school day runs about 6 hours, 175 days a year.
At a glance
- Grades
- Grades Pre-K–8
- Students
- 206
- Teachers
- 21 (full-time equivalent)
- Students per teacher
- 9.8
- Boys and girls
- Coed · 111 girls, 95 boys
- Religious affiliation
- Catholic · Diocesan school
- Diocese
- Diocese of Buffalo
- School day
- About 6 hours
- School year
- 175 days
- Library
- Yes
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How it compares
- Smaller classes than 70% of Catholic elementary schools in New York (10 students per teacher).
- Larger than 65% of Catholic elementary schools in New York.
- Compared with 242 Catholic elementary schools in New York.
Students by survey year
Total students reported in official records since 2015–16.
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. Marys Elementary School
What grades does St. Marys Elementary School serve?
St. Marys Elementary School serves grades Pre-K–8.
How many students attend St. Marys Elementary School?
About 206 students, with 10 students per teacher, according to official records.
How much is tuition at St. Marys Elementary School?
Call the school to ask about tuition, financial aid and payment plans.
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