Very Good
#71 of 404 private schools in NC
Top 17% of private schools
Saint Mary's School
High School
900 HILLSBOROUGH ST, Raleigh, NC 27603
Enrollment
296
Student-Teacher
9.5:1
Score
7.4
Grades
9th – 12th
Enrollment
296
Student-Teacher
9.5:1
Score
7.4
Grades
9th – 12th
Data vintage
2021-22
Data vintage2021-22
How this school compares
North Carolina private schools
#71 of 404
In Raleigh
#8 of 30
public schools
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About Saint Mary's School
Saint Mary's School is a private high school in Raleigh, NC. Saint Mary's School serves approximately 296 students, and covers grades 9th-12th, and has a 9.5:1 student-teacher ratio. Saint Mary's School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.4 out of 10 and ranks #71 of 404 private schools in NC.
- This school 7.4 · Very Good
- NC avg 6.4
What Parents Should Know
At 9.5:1 students to teachers, Saint Mary's School sits well below the national average. Smaller classes like that usually mean more one-on-one time between students and teachers.
Saint Mary's School 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 Saint Mary's School compares to 19 public schools serving similar grades in Raleigh, NC
Student Demographics
Nearby High Schools
| School | Rating |
|---|---|
| Saint Mary's School (this school) | 7.4 |
| Gov. Morehead School f/t Blind | 7.8 |
| Wake Young Women's Leadership Academy | 7.8 |
| Needham Broughton High | 7.6 |
| Raleigh Charter High School | 9.2 |
| Wake Young Men's Leadership Academy | 8.9 |
| Phillips High | 4.4 |
| Vernon Malone College and Career Academy | 9.0 |
| Longview | — |
| Central Wake High School | 3.8 |
| Enloe High | 8.2 |
| Longleaf School of the Arts | 7.6 |
| Athens Drive High | 7.1 |
| Southeast Raleigh High | 4.1 |
| Wake Early College of Health and Science | 7.5 |
| Sanderson High | 5.7 |
| Millbrook High | 7.3 |
| Leesville Road High | 7.1 |
| Wakefield High | 6.8 |
| American Leadership Academy - Johnston | — |
Demographics sourced from NCES Private School Survey (PSS) and Common Core of Data (CCD). Comparisons are based on enrollment-weighted averages.
Score Breakdown
PreliminaryWhat This Rating Measures
This rating reflects classroom size, instructional time, student diversity, community resources, and school characteristics. Private schools are ranked against other private schools in NC.
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Score basis: Private school model
Data coverage: 80% of scoring components had data
Components scored: 4 of 5
Ranking pool: Private schools in NC
Test Scores
Test score data not yet available for this school.
Student Demographics NCES PSS (SY 2021-22)
Source: NCES Private School Survey (PSS)
Location
900 HILLSBOROUGH ST, Raleigh, NC 27603
Nearby Alternatives
Families considering Saint Mary's School may also want to explore other high schools in the area. Raleigh Charter High School (rated 9.2/10, 1.0 miles away), which scores notably higher. Another option is Vernon Malone College and Career Academy (rated 9.0/10, 2.2 miles away), which scores notably higher. Additionally, Wake Young Men's Leadership Academy (rated 8.9/10, 1.3 miles away), which scores notably higher. For more schools in Raleigh, see our Raleigh schools guide .
Nearby Schools
20 within 1.9 mi| School | Distance | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| Wiley Elementary Raleigh | 0.2 mi | 6.3 |
| Needham Broughton High Raleigh | 0.5 mi | 7.6 |
| The Exploris School Raleigh | 0.5 mi | 5.3 |
| Gov. Morehead School f/t Blind Raleigh | 0.5 mi | 7.8 |
| Wake Young Women's Leadership Academy Raleigh | 0.5 mi | 7.8 |
| Partnership Elementary Raleigh | 0.6 mi | 8.3 |
| CATHEDRAL SCHOOL Raleigh | 0.6 mi | 5.2 |
| Raleigh Charter High School Raleigh | 1.0 mi | 9.2 |
| Washington Elementary Raleigh | 1.2 mi | 8.4 |
| Moore Square Middle Raleigh | 1.1 mi | 9.1 |
| Underwood Elementary Raleigh | 1.4 mi | 8.5 |
| Wake Young Men's Leadership Academy Raleigh | 1.3 mi | 8.9 |
| DYNAMIC OPPORTUNITIES Raleigh | 1.5 mi | 6.0 |
| Olds Elementary Raleigh | 1.4 mi | 7.8 |
| Ligon Middle Raleigh | 1.7 mi | 7.7 |
| Hunter Elementary Raleigh | 1.8 mi | 9.2 |
| Oberlin Middle Raleigh | 2.1 mi | 7.8 |
| Vernon Malone College and Career Academy Raleigh | 2.2 mi | 9.0 |
| Carnage Middle Raleigh | 2.0 mi | 8.5 |
| Conn Elementary Raleigh | 1.9 mi | 8.6 |
Neighborhood Census ACS (2019-2023)
Census data for ZIP 27603 (ACS 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates) · Data sources
Median Income
$87,939
Median Home Value
$347,000
Median Rent
$1,496/mo
Population
53,835
College Educated
48.1%
Homeownership
60.9%
Avg Commute
27.7 min
Poverty Rate
12.7%
Median Age
34.8
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|---|---|
| CHRIST SCHOOL Arden, NC | 7.4 |
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| J D Clement Early College HS Durham, NC | 7.5 |
| Wake Early College of Health and Science Raleigh, NC | 7.5 |
| Challenger Early College High Hickory, NC | 7.3 |
| Isaac M Bear Early College High School Wilmington, NC | 7.3 |
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about Saint Mary's School
What grades does Saint Mary's School serve?
Saint Mary's School serves students in grades 9th through 12th.
How many students attend Saint Mary's School?
Saint Mary's School has an enrollment of approximately 296 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Saint Mary's School?
The student-teacher ratio at Saint Mary's School is 9.5:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 11:1 for private schools.
How does Saint Mary's School rank in NC?
Saint Mary's School ranks #71 of 404 private schools in NC.
What is Saint Mary's School's MySchoolScout rating?
Saint Mary's School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.4 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
Is Saint Mary's School a private school?
Yes, Saint Mary's School is a private all-girls school with a Episcopal affiliation. Private schools are not required to participate in state standardized testing, so academic performance data may be limited compared to public schools.
Is Saint Mary's School a religious school?
Saint Mary's School has a Episcopal religious affiliation.
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Quick Facts NCES PSS (SY 2021-22)
- Grades
- 9th – 12th
- Enrollment
- 296
- Gender Split
- 0% M / 100% F
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 9.5:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 31
- Type
- private
- Coed Status
- all-girls
- Affiliation
- Episcopal
- School Day
- 8.5 hours
- Days Per Year
- 169 days
- Setting
- Large City
- County
- Wake County
- Phone
- (919) 424-4100
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