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St. Marys Parish School

Parish school · Grades Pre-K–8

Westfield, MA

35 Bartlett St, Westfield, MA 01085

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 84% of Catholic schools in Massachusetts
  • Serving families in Westfield since at least 2011

St. Marys Parish School is a Catholic parish school in Westfield, Massachusetts, for students from pre-K through 8th grade. It has about 175 students and around 8 students per teacher, smaller classes than 84% of Catholic elementary schools in Massachusetts. It has been listed in official private school records since 2011–12. The school is part of the Diocese of Springfield. Students attend about 6.5 hours a day, 180 days a year.

At a glance

Grades
Grades Pre-K–8
Students
175
Teachers
22.5 (full-time equivalent)
Students per teacher
7.8
Boys and girls
Coed · 75 girls, 100 boys
Religious affiliation
Catholic · Parish school
School day
About 6.5 hours
School year
180 days
Library
Yes

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    How it compares

    • Smaller classes than 84% of Catholic elementary schools in Massachusetts (8 students per teacher).
    • A smaller school: fewer students than 56% of Catholic elementary schools in Massachusetts.
    • Compared with 97 Catholic elementary schools in Massachusetts.

    Students by survey year

    211’11–12201’13–14278’15–16186’17–18159’19–20203’21–22175’23–24

    Total students reported in official records since 2011–12.

    Students by grade

    Pre-K34
    K18
    119
    216
    319
    421
    522
    620
    717
    823

    Student body

    White88%
    Hispanic or Latino6%
    Two or more races4%
    Black2%
    Asian1%

    Member of

    • National Catholic Educational Association

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    Questions about St. Marys Parish School

    What grades does St. Marys Parish School serve?

    St. Marys Parish School serves grades Pre-K–8.

    How many students attend St. Marys Parish School?

    About 175 students, with 8 students per teacher, according to official records.

    How much is tuition at St. Marys Parish School?

    Call the school to ask about tuition, financial aid and payment plans.

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