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Saint Mary School

Private | PK-8 | 240 students

We are best known for faith-based curriculum.

Living in Ridgefield

Situated in a suburban neighborhood. The median home value is $622,500. The average monthly rent for a 2 bedroom apartment is $1,470.

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Posted September 30, 2010

On 9/9/2010, Saint Mary School was awarded a 2010 National Blue Ribbon by the United States Department of Education. This award means that Saint Mary School places amoung the top 50 private elementary, middle AND high schools in the entire United States. We could not be more proud of the quality education (both in academics and in our Faith) that our children are receiving!!!
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Posted October 15, 2009

Saint Mary School has exceeded all our expectations!!! Academic excellence, passionate and caring teachers, respectful students and ongoing education in the Catholic Faith are the cornerstones to this very special place!!
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Posted October 13, 2009

Saint Mary has been a terrific place for our two children. Our oldest has just entered middle school and both my wife and I were very impressed with the dedication and credentials of the middle school faculty. Our elementary school experience has also been wonderful. SMS puts 'faith in every student' and it shows, academically and spiritually !
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Posted October 13, 2009

I have 3 kids at the school, the oldest one is in middle school (started in the pre-school grades) All of my kids are doing well in the academics and even better on the spiritual level. I can say that the education they are getting is top-notch and compares favorable with what my sisters kids are doing in their local school here in CT. The faculty and staff at SMS is absolutely top of the class! Of note is also the small class sizes and a very strong community around the school.
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Posted August 19, 2009

We love St. Mary's School. Excellent leadership and faith filled community.
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Student ethnicity

Ethnicity This school
White 93%
Hispanic 5%
Asian/Pacific Islander 2%
American Indian/Alaska Native 0%
Black 0%
Source: NCES, 2007-2008

Student-teacher ratio

  This school District averageState average
Students per FTE teacher 10N/AN/A
Source: NCES, 2007-2008

Awards

Academic awards received in the past 3 years
  • United States Department of Education Blue Ribbon School Award (2010)
  • Ecelsior Award (2010)

Arts & music

Music
  • Band
  • Choir / Chorus
Clubs
  • Student newspaper
  • Yearbook

Language learning

Foreign languages taught
  • Spanish

Health & athletics

School facilities
  • Access to sports fields
  • Gym
School leaders can update this information here.

School basics

School Leader's name
  • Anna O'Rourke
Best ways for parents to contact the school
  • Email
  • Phone
Gender
  • Coed
Is there an application process?
  • Yes
Affiliation
  • Roman Catholic
Associations
  • NCEA
Fax number
  • (203) 431-8742

Programs

Specific academic themes or areas of focus

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  • Religious
Foreign languages taught
  • Spanish

Resources

School facilities
  • Access to sports fields
  • Auditorium
  • Cafeteria
  • Chapel/spiritual reflection center
  • Computer
  • Gym
  • Library
  • Playground
School leaders can update this information here.

Sports

Boys sports
  • Basketball
  • Track
  • Volleyball
Girls sports
  • Basketball
  • Cheerleading
  • Field hockey
  • Track
  • Volleyball

Arts & music

Music
  • Band
  • Choir / Chorus

Student clubs

Clubs (distinct from courses)
  • Student newspaper
  • Yearbook
School leaders can update this information here.

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What does it cost?

Financial aid offered
Yes.

Planning ahead

Students typically attend these schools after graduating
Immaculate High School
Fairfield College Preparatory School
Our Lady of Mercy, Lauralton Hall
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183 High Ridge Ave
Ridgefield, CT 06877
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Phone: (203) 438-7288

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