Founded in the mid-1800s, Saint Mary School was the first school founded by the Sisters of Mercy in New Jersey.
St. Mary's has served the Bordentown community through three centuries. In the fall of 2000, the sisters took leave of the school, but the Mercy tradition of a loving and caring environment lives on through the work of its lay staff.
The building that now serves St. Mary School was erected in 1888 and entered the new millenium under the spiritual guidance of Reverand Father Michael Burns and the academic guidance of principal, Mrs. MaryEllen Moss.
School Overview
Student Body
Total Students
126 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
5%
State avg.: 39%
Students by Grade
![St. Mary School Student By Grade St. Mary School Student By Grade](http://images3.privateschoolreview.com/charts/18000/17687/st-mary-school-chart-ziJpYv.png)
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
9 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
National avg.:
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Admissions Director
Mrs. MaryEllen Moss
Sports
Total Sports Offered
2 sports
Sports
Extracurriculars
Total ExtracurricularsTotal Extra-curric.
9 extracurriculars
ExtracurricularsExtra-curric.
American Girl Club, Craft Club, Creative Writing, Drama Club, Girl Scouts of South Jersey Pines, Piano & Keyboard Instruction, School Newspaper, Science Club, St. Mary's School Choir
School Notes
- As a Catholic School in the Diocese of Trenton, St. Mary's is committed to the development of each individual student in a Christ centered environment. Together with our families, we share the awesome responsibility for the total education of the student. Our school is strongly committed to academic excellence. By emphasizing excellence we hope to encourage all students to reach their God given potential. Our faith calls us to be responsible Christians in a complicated world. We have a mission to help our students see the value of justice, peace, and service as is so clearly set forth in the Gospel message. St. Mary School is part of a faith filled parish community. Through participation in parish life we encourage our students to see themselves as members of God's family. St. Mary School believes that every child can make a difference and calls its students to actively participate in their church, school, and community. The mission of Saint Mary School is a continuation of the tradition of excellence in education, a devotion to the spirit of Mercy, and a focus on the opportunities that lie ahead.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
Frequently Asked Questions
What sports does St. Mary School offer?
St. Mary School offers 2 interscholastic sports: Basketball and Cheering.
When is the application deadline for St. Mary School?
The application deadline for St. Mary School is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
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