St. Marys School
Diocesan school · Grades Pre-K–8
East Amherst, NY
6919 Transit Rd, East Amherst, NY 14051
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 74% of Catholic schools in New York
- Serving families in East Amherst since at least 2011
In East Amherst, New York, St. Marys School is a Catholic diocesan school for students from pre-K through 8th grade. About 163 students attend, with roughly 9 students per teacher, smaller classes than 74% of Catholic elementary schools in New York. The school is part of the Diocese of Buffalo. The school day runs about 6.5 hours, 175 days a year.
At a glance
- Grades
- Grades Pre-K–8
- Students
- 163
- Teachers
- 18.9 (full-time equivalent)
- Students per teacher
- 8.6
- Boys and girls
- Coed · 84 girls, 79 boys
- Religious affiliation
- Catholic · Diocesan school
- Diocese
- Diocese of Buffalo
- School day
- About 6.5 hours
- School year
- 175 days
- Library
- Yes
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How it compares
- Smaller classes than 74% of Catholic elementary schools in New York (9 students per teacher).
- A smaller school: fewer students than 53% 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 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 School
What grades does St. Marys School serve?
St. Marys School serves grades Pre-K–8.
How many students attend St. Marys School?
About 163 students, with 9 students per teacher, according to official records.
How much is tuition at St. Marys School?
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