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Mount St. Mary Academy
Elementary School
400 South Church Street, Grass Valley, CA 95945
Enrollment
207
Student-Teacher
19.7:1
Grades
Kindergarten – 8th
Enrollment
207
Student-Teacher
19.7:1
Grades
Kindergarten – 8th
Data vintage
2024-25
Data vintage2024-25
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Mount St. Mary Academy
Elementary School in Grass Valley · grades Kindergarten – 8th. Start here, then compare fit against nearby and district options.
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About Mount St. Mary Academy
Mount St. Mary Academy is a private elementary school in Grass Valley, CA. Mount St.
Mary Academy serves approximately 207 students, and covers grades Kindergarten-8th, and has a 19.7:1 student-teacher ratio. MySchoolScout does not publish a rating for this profile because there is not enough verified data to rate it fairly. Based on limited data: 0% component coverage.
What Parents Should Know
Mount St. Mary Academy is private, so it runs independently of the local district and sets its own curriculum. That freedom cuts both ways depending on what you want for your child. If you're considering it, start with the practical questions: tuition, financial aid, and how admissions work.
Compare to Public Schools
BetaHow Mount St. Mary Academy compares to 15 public schools serving similar grades in Grass Valley, CA
Nearby Elementary Schools
| School | Rating |
|---|---|
| Mount St. Mary Academy (this school) | — |
| Bell Hill Academy | 8.7 |
| Grass Valley Charter | 5.3 |
| John Muir Charter | 5.3 |
| Lyman Gilmore Middle | 5.2 |
| Margaret G. Scotten Elementary | 5.8 |
| Yuba River Charter | 7.9 |
| Union Hill Middle | 8.2 |
| Union Hill Elementary | 5.5 |
| Clear Creek Elementary | 6.8 |
| Alta Sierra Elementary | 5.1 |
| Chicago Park Community Charter | 8.8 |
| Chicago Park Elementary | 6.8 |
| Arete Charter Academy | 7.7 |
| Magnolia Intermediate | 5.2 |
| Cottage Hill Elementary | 4.4 |
Demographics sourced from NCES Private School Survey (PSS) and Common Core of Data (CCD). Comparisons are based on enrollment-weighted averages.
School Profile
Limited Data- Grades
- Kindergarten – 8th
- Enrollment
- 207 students
- Type
- Private
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 19.7:1
- Address
- 400 South Church Street, Grass Valley, CA 95945
- Phone
- (530) 273-4694
- Data Year
- SY 2024-25
Why doesn't this school have a score?
We don't have enough verified data to rate this school fairly. Private schools in CA aren't required to report standardized test scores to the state, which limits the data available for our rating model.
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Test Scores
Test score data not yet available for this school.
Location
400 South Church Street, Grass Valley, CA 95945
Nearby Alternatives
Families considering Mount St. Mary Academy may also want to explore other elementary schools in the area. Bell Hill Academy (rated 8.7/10, 0.1 miles away). Another option is Yuba River Charter (rated 7.9/10, 1.2 miles away). Additionally, Deer Creek Elementary (rated 6.9/10, 3.3 miles away, in nearby Nevada City). For more schools in Grass Valley, see our Grass Valley schools guide .
Nearby Schools
20 within 3.7 mi| School | Distance | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| Bell Hill Academy Grass Valley | 0.1 mi | 8.7 |
| Silver Springs High (Continuation) Grass Valley | 0.3 mi | 6.3 |
| Grass Valley Charter Grass Valley | 0.4 mi | 5.3 |
| John Muir Charter Grass Valley | 0.4 mi | 5.3 |
| Lyman Gilmore Middle Grass Valley | 0.5 mi | 5.2 |
| Margaret G. Scotten Elementary Grass Valley | 0.7 mi | 5.8 |
| Yuba River Charter Grass Valley | 1.2 mi | 7.9 |
| North Point Academy Grass Valley | 1.9 mi | 6.5 |
| Nevada Union High Grass Valley | 1.9 mi | 5.0 |
| William & Marian Ghidotti High Grass Valley | 1.9 mi | 8.8 |
| Union Hill Elementary Grass Valley | 1.7 mi | 5.5 |
| Union Hill Middle Grass Valley | 1.7 mi | 8.2 |
| Bitney Prep High Grass Valley | 1.9 mi | 7.4 |
| ECHO RIDGE CHRISTIAN SCHOOL Nevada City | 2.3 mi | 5.5 |
| Echo Ridge Christian School Nevada City | 2.3 mi | — |
| Earle Jamieson Educational Options Nevada City | 3.1 mi | — |
| Deer Creek Elementary Nevada City | 3.3 mi | 6.9 |
| Nevada County Special Education Nevada City | 3.3 mi | 4.9 |
| Seven Hills Intermediate Nevada City | 3.4 mi | 6.7 |
| Forest Charter Nevada City | 3.7 mi | 6.6 |
Neighborhood Census ACS (2019-2023)
Census data for ZIP 95945 (ACS 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates) · Data sources
Median Income
$61,068
Median Home Value
$496,600
Median Rent
$1,420/mo
Population
27,675
College Educated
32.4%
Homeownership
56.4%
Avg Commute
20.1 min
Poverty Rate
14.1%
Median Age
49.4
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Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about Mount St. Mary Academy
What grades does Mount St. Mary Academy serve?
Mount St. Mary Academy serves students in grades Kindergarten through 8th.
How many students attend Mount St. Mary Academy?
Mount St. Mary Academy has an enrollment of approximately 207 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Mount St. Mary Academy?
The student-teacher ratio at Mount St. Mary Academy is 19.7:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 11:1 for private schools.
Is Mount St. Mary Academy a private school?
Yes, Mount St. Mary Academy is a private coeducational school. Private schools are not required to participate in state standardized testing, so academic performance data may be limited compared to public schools.
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Quick Facts NCES PSS (SY 2024-25)
- Grades
- Kindergarten – 8th
- Enrollment
- 207
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 19.7:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 11
- Type
- private
- Coed Status
- coed
- County
- Nevada County
- Phone
- (530) 273-4694
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