St. Mary's School
Parish school · Grades Pre-K–8
Waterford, NY
12 6th St, Waterford, NY 12188
Overall grade: B+
ChooseAPrivateSchool.com grade, from official facts compared with similar schools.
- AClass size
- B+Years serving families
- BDiversity
What stands out
- Smaller classes than 66% of Catholic schools in New York
- Serving families in Waterford since at least 2011
In Waterford, New York, St. Mary's School is a Catholic parish school for students from pre-K through 8th grade. About 164 students attend, with roughly 10 students per teacher, smaller classes than 66% of Catholic elementary schools in New York. The school is part of the Diocese of Albany. The school day runs about 7 hours, 181 days a year.
At a glance
- Grades
- Grades Pre-K–8
- Students
- 164
- Teachers
- 16.3 (full-time equivalent)
- Students per teacher
- 10.1
- Boys and girls
- Coed · 84 girls, 80 boys
- Religious affiliation
- Catholic · Parish school
- Diocese
- Diocese of Albany
- School day
- About 7 hours
- School year
- 181 days
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How it compares
- Smaller classes than 66% of Catholic elementary schools in New York (10 students per teacher).
- A smaller school: fewer students than 52% 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
- 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 Pre-K–8.
How many students attend St. Mary's School?
About 164 students, with 10 students per teacher, according to official records.
How much is tuition at St. Mary's School?
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