St. Margaret Mary School (Top-Ranked 草榴社区 School for 2026)

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St. Margaret Mary School

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St. Margaret Mary School provides an exceptional Catholic education in a community unified by faith ih Jesus Christ and empowered by his Gospel.

We serve the children of St. Margaret Marys, Our Lady of the Blessed Sacrament and St. Matthews Parishes.

Our student represent varied cultural and racial backgrounds. Our students learn through a well-rounded curriculum including daily religion classes, computer, art, music, physical education and foreign language (Spanish).

Advanced Math and Language Arts classes are offered to the 7th and 8th grades.

At St. Margaret Mary School, the children receive an excellent academic training.

Education research indicates that nationwide Catholic school students consistently outperform other schools on tests for math, reading and science.

Quick Facts (2026)

Top-Ranked PA School
Grades: Prekindergarten-8
Enrollment: 258 students
Application Deadline: None / Rolling
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)

Top Rankings

St. Margaret Mary School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Pennsylvania for:

School Overview

School Membership(s)School Assoc.

National Catholic Educational Association (NCEA)

Religious Affiliation

Catholic

Grades Offered

Grades Prekindergarten-8

School Calendar

Student Body

Total Students

258 students

Student Body Type

Co-ed

% Students of Color

38%

State avg.: 27%

Students by Grade

Academics and Faculty

Total Classroom Teachers

14 teachers

Student-Teacher Ratio

18:1

National avg.:

Tuition and Acceptance Rate

Admission Deadline

None / Rolling

Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)

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Quick Facts (2026)

Top-Ranked PA School
Grades: Prekindergarten-8
Enrollment: 258 students
Application Deadline: None / Rolling
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)

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The average private school tuition in Harrisburg, PA is $7,004 for elementary schools (read more about average private school tuition across the country).

The average acceptance rate in Harrisburg, PA is 68% (read more about average acceptance rates across the country).