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#384 of 992 private schools in NY
Top 39% of private schools
St Mary's School
Elementary School
61 N MAIN ST, Cortland, NY 13045
Enrollment
101
Student-Teacher
8.6:1
Score
6.6
Grades
Pre-K – 6th
Enrollment
101
Student-Teacher
8.6:1
Score
6.6
Grades
Pre-K – 6th
Data vintage
2021-22
Data vintage2021-22
How this school compares
New York private schools
#384 of 992
In Cortland
#1 of 2
public schools
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About St Mary's School
St Mary's School is a private elementary school in Cortland, NY. St Mary's School serves approximately 101 students, and covers grades Pre-K-6th, and has a 8.6:1 student-teacher ratio. St Mary's School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.6 out of 10 and ranks #384 of 992 private schools in NY.
- This school 6.6 · Average
- NY avg 5.9
What Parents Should Know
At 101 students, St Mary's School is on the smaller side. That usually buys more individual attention and teachers who know every kid by name, with the trade-off of fewer electives and extracurriculars than a larger school can staff. Ask what activities it actually offers.
At 8.6:1 students to teachers, St Mary's School sits well below the national average. Smaller classes like that usually mean more one-on-one time between students and teachers.
St 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 St Mary's School compares to the 5 public schools in Cortland, NY
Student Demographics
All Schools in Cortland
| School | Rating |
|---|---|
| St Mary's School (this school) | 6.6 |
| FE SMITH INTERMEDIATE SCHOOL | 4.9 |
| RANDALL MIDDLE SCHOOL | 5.7 |
| CORTLAND HIGH SCHOOL | 7.8 |
| CORTLAND JUNIOR HIGH SCHOOL | 7.0 |
| FRANKLYN S BARRY PRIMARY SCHOOL | 3.4 |
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 NY.
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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 NY
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
61 N MAIN ST, Cortland, NY 13045
Nearby Alternatives
Families considering St Mary's School may also want to explore other elementary schools in the area. GROTON ELEMENTARY SCHOOL (rated 7.6/10, 9.2 miles away, in nearby Groton), which scores slightly higher. Another option is HOMER ELEMENTARY SCHOOL (rated 6.8/10, 2.2 miles away, in nearby Homer), with a very similar rating. Additionally, MCGRAW ELEMENTARY SCHOOL (rated 6.5/10, 4.1 miles away, in nearby Mcgraw), with a very similar rating. For more schools in Cortland, see our Cortland schools guide .
Nearby Schools
20 within 10.6 mi| School | Distance | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| RANDALL MIDDLE SCHOOL Cortland | 0.8 mi | 5.7 |
| FE SMITH INTERMEDIATE SCHOOL Cortland | 0.7 mi | 4.9 |
| CORTLAND HIGH SCHOOL Cortland | 1.2 mi | 7.8 |
| CORTLAND JUNIOR HIGH SCHOOL Cortland | 1.2 mi | 7.0 |
| CORTLAND CHRISTIAN ACADEMY Cortland | 0.9 mi | 5.8 |
| FRANKLYN S BARRY PRIMARY SCHOOL Cortland | 1.4 mi | 3.4 |
| HOMER SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL Homer | 1.8 mi | 8.2 |
| HOMER ELEMENTARY SCHOOL Homer | 2.2 mi | 6.8 |
| HOMER INTERMEDIATE SCHOOL Homer | 2.6 mi | 6.0 |
| HOMER JUNIOR HIGH SCHOOL Homer | 2.7 mi | 6.0 |
| MCGRAW ELEMENTARY SCHOOL Mcgraw | 4.1 mi | 6.5 |
| MCGRAW SECONDARY SCHOOL Mcgraw | 4.4 mi | 7.7 |
| SUNNY MEADOWS PAROCHIAL SCHOOL Groton | 6.4 mi | — |
| CASSAVANT ELEMENTARY SCHOOL Dryden | 6.9 mi | 3.7 |
| DRYDEN ELEMENTARY SCHOOL Dryden | 9.9 mi | 6.0 |
| DRYDEN HIGH SCHOOL Dryden | 9.8 mi | 7.3 |
| DRYDEN MIDDLE SCHOOL Dryden | 9.8 mi | 4.9 |
| GROTON ELEMENTARY SCHOOL Groton | 9.2 mi | 7.6 |
| GEORGE JUNIOR REPUBLIC SCHOOL Freeville | 10.3 mi | 5.8 |
| TRUXTON ACADEMY CHARTER SCHOOL Truxton | 10.6 mi | 2.0 |
Neighborhood Census ACS (2019-2023)
Census data for ZIP 13045 (ACS 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates) · Data sources
Median Income
$67,028
Median Home Value
$162,700
Median Rent
$905/mo
Population
28,388
College Educated
29.7%
Homeownership
58%
Avg Commute
18.5 min
Poverty Rate
15.5%
Median Age
32.4
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Schools in the same state with comparable level, size, and ratings
| School | Rating |
|---|---|
| DERECH HATORAH OF ROCHESTER Rochester, NY | 6.6 |
| MOUNTAIN LAUREL WALDORF SCHOOL New Paltz, NY | 6.6 |
| ST ALOYSIUS REGIONAL SCHOOL Springville, NY | 6.6 |
| ST MARY OUR MOTHER SCHOOL Horseheads, NY | 6.6 |
| STATEN ISLAND HEBREW ACADEMY Staten Island, NY | 6.6 |
| WAVERLY ACADEMY OF EMPOWERED LEARNERS (THE) Staten Island, NY | 6.6 |
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about St Mary's School
What grades does St Mary's School serve?
St Mary's School serves students in grades Pre-K through 6th.
How many students attend St Mary's School?
St Mary's School has an enrollment of approximately 101 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at St Mary's School?
The student-teacher ratio at St Mary's School is 8.6:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 11:1 for private schools.
How does St Mary's School rank in NY?
St Mary's School ranks #384 of 992 private schools in NY.
What is St Mary's School's MySchoolScout rating?
St Mary's School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.6 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
Is St Mary's School a private school?
Yes, St Mary's School is a private coeducational school with a Roman Catholic affiliation. Private schools are not required to participate in state standardized testing, so academic performance data may be limited compared to public schools.
Is St Mary's School a religious school?
St Mary's School has a Roman Catholic religious affiliation.
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Quick Facts NCES PSS (SY 2021-22)
- Grades
- Pre-K – 6th
- Enrollment
- 101
- Gender Split
- 65% M / 35% F
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 8.6:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 12
- Type
- private
- Coed Status
- coed
- Affiliation
- Roman Catholic
- School Day
- 6.5 hours
- Days Per Year
- 184 days
- Setting
- Distant Town
- County
- Cortland County
- Phone
- (607) 756-5614
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