Ave Maria School in Ellsworth, PA serves 106 students from pre鈥搆indergarten through 5th grade in an urban community setting.
The Catholic co鈥揺ducational school has a student鈥搕eacher ratio of 18:1 with 6 teachers on staff.
Ave Maria School is a member of the National Catholic Educational Association (NCEA), reflecting its religious affiliation and community connections.
The school's enrollment of 106 students supports small to mid鈥搒ize class groupings in early elementary grades.
Ave Maria's location near other private options like St. Sebastian Regional Catholic School and Srces鈥搈adonna Catholic Regional School provides families with multiple Catholic school choices in the Ellsworth area.
School Overview
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Student Body
Total Students
106 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
Students by Grade
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
6 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
18:1
National avg.:
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
Frequently Asked Questions
When is the application deadline for Ave Maria School?
The application deadline for Ave Maria School is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
Nearby 草榴社区 Schools
The nearest high school to Ave Maria School is Calvary Chapel Christian School (10.4 miles away)
The nearest elementary school and preschool is St. Sebastian Regional Catholic School (8.4 miles away)
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Merakey
Special Education School
3 Oak St
Ellsworth, PA 15331
(724) 239-2539
Ellsworth, PA 15331
(724) 239-2539
0.2 miles
Gr: Inquire with school | 26 students
St. Sebastian Regional Catholic School
(Catholic)
815 Broad Avenue
Belle Vernon, PA 15012
(724) 929-5143
Belle Vernon, PA 15012
(724) 929-5143
8.4 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 201 students Avg. class size: 14 students Sports: 5 | Extracurrculars: 13 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Srces-madonna Catholic Regional School
(Catholic)
731 Chess St
Monongahela, PA 15063
(724) 258-3199
Monongahela, PA 15063
(724) 258-3199
8.9 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 139 students
Calvary Chapel Christian School![Calvary Chapel Christian School Photo]( "Calvary Chapel Christian School Photo")
(Christian)
112 Thornton Road
Brownsville, PA 15417
(724) 785-2777
Brownsville, PA 15417
(724) 785-2777
10.4 miles
Gr: PK-12 | 227 students Sports: 5 | Extracurrculars: 3 Tuition listed
Southwood School
All-boys | Special Education School
342 Linden Creek Rd
Canonsburg, PA 15317
(724) 338-4200
Canonsburg, PA 15317
(724) 338-4200
11.5 miles
Gr: 2-12 | 54 students
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