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St. Marys School

12th And Spruce Street
Reading, PA 19602
St. Marys School in Reading, PA, serves 99 udents from pre–kindergarten through 8th grade in a central city location.
The Catholic co–ed school maintains a udent–teacher ratio of 12:1 with a total of 8 teachers.
The udent body is diverse, with 62.5% students of color, ranking St.
Marys among the top 20% of private schools in Pennsylvania for diversity.
The school is a member of the National Association of Episcopal Schools and offers regular elementary and secondary education programs.
Marys provides faith–based education within Reading's urban community, supporting families seeking a Catholic private school option.

Quick Facts (2026)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-8
  • Enrollment: 99 students
  • Application Deadline: None / Rolling
  • Source: Verified school update

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

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Attribute

School Overview

School Membership(s)School Assoc.
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-8

Student Body

Total Students
99 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
63%
State avg.: 27%
Students by Grade

Academics and Faculty

Total Classroom Teachers
8 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
12:1
National avg.:

Tuition and Acceptance Rate

Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Source: Verified school update

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The application deadline for St. Marys School is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).

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Quick Facts (2026)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-8
  • Enrollment: 99 students
  • Application Deadline: None / Rolling
  • Source: Verified school update

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