St. Mary's School
Parish school · Grades Pre-K–6
Cortland, NY
61 N Main St, Cortland, NY 13045
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 77% of Catholic schools in New York
- Serving families in Cortland since at least 2011
In Cortland, New York, St. Mary's School is a Catholic parish school for students from pre-K through 6th grade. About 96 students attend, with roughly 8 students per teacher, smaller classes than 77% of Catholic elementary schools in New York. The school is part of the Diocese of Syracuse. The school day runs about 6.5 hours, 180 days a year.
At a glance
- Grades
- Grades Pre-K–6
- Students
- 96
- Teachers
- 11.6 (full-time equivalent)
- Students per teacher
- 8.3
- Boys and girls
- Coed · 48 girls, 48 boys
- Religious affiliation
- Catholic · Parish school
- Diocese
- Diocese of Syracuse
- School day
- About 6.5 hours
- School year
- 180 days
- Library
- Yes
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How it compares
- Smaller classes than 77% of Catholic elementary schools in New York (8 students per teacher).
- A smaller school: fewer students than 80% 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 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's School
What grades does St. Mary's School serve?
St. Mary's School serves grades Pre-K–6.
How many students attend St. Mary's School?
About 96 students, with 8 students per teacher, according to official records.
How much is tuition at St. Mary's School?
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