St. Mary's School
Episcopal school · Grades 9–12
Raleigh, NC
900 Hillsborough St, Raleigh, NC 27603
Overall grade: A+
ChooseAPrivateSchool.com grade, from official facts compared with similar schools.
- B+Class size
- ACollege-going
- A-Years serving families
- B+Diversity
What stands out
- The only all-girls school in Raleigh
- 100% of graduates go to four-year colleges
- Growing: enrollment up 24% since 2011–12
- Serving families in Raleigh since at least 2011
In Raleigh, North Carolina, St. Mary's School is an Episcopal private school for students from 9th grade through 12th grade. About 306 students attend, with roughly 10 students per teacher. Enrollment is up about 24% since 2011–12. The school is an all-girls school. The school reports that about 100% of its graduates go on to four-year colleges. The school day runs about 7 hours, 169 days a year. North Carolina has programs that can help pay tuition; ask the school whether it takes part.
At a glance
- Grades
- Grades 9–12
- Students
- 306
- Teachers
- 31.9 (full-time equivalent)
- Students per teacher
- 9.6
- Boys and girls
- All girls
- Religious affiliation
- Episcopal
- School day
- About 7 hours
- School year
- 169 days
- Graduates going to 4-year colleges
- About 100% (the school's estimate for the class before the survey)
- Library
- Yes
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How it compares
- Larger than 92% of Christian high schools in North Carolina.
- Compared with 12 Christian high schools in North Carolina.
Students by survey year
Total students reported in official records since 2011–12.
Students by grade
Student body
Member of
- National Association of Episcopal Schools
- National Coalition of Girls' Schools
- National Association of Independent Schools
- The Association of Boarding Schools
Help paying tuition in North Carolina
These state programs can help pay private school tuition. Only participating schools can accept them, so ask St. Mary's School whether it takes part.
- Opportunity Scholarship · Voucher or scholarship
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. Mary's School
What grades does St. Mary's School serve?
St. Mary's School serves grades 9–12.
How many students attend St. Mary's School?
About 306 students, with 10 students per teacher, according to official records.
How much is tuition at St. Mary's School?
Call the school to ask about tuition, financial aid and payment plans. North Carolina has programs that can help pay private school tuition; ask whether the school takes part.
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