About St. Mary's
Discover what our parents LOVE about our small school with a BIG heart
“This is our daughter's fifth year at St. Mary's school and we remain so happy with our decision to enroll her . St. Mary's fosters a safe and loving environment: the school community and staff are a close knit group; truly an extended family. The opportunities for parent involvement are amazing and were very important to our family. The school offers various committees which really engage families, value their opinions and offer many ways to stay involved with your child during their school day and with extracurricular activities. Our new administration is top-notch and focused on maintaining the warm, faith-based environment while ensuring our curriculum is competitive; preparing our children for their very bright futures.”
We are so grateful for the nurturing environment and academic foundation provided by St. Mary's School. The dedicated teachers and staff not only foster a love for learning but also instill the values of faith, kindness, and integrity. We feel blessed to be part of such a supportive and welcoming community for our daughters. We truly believe that St. Mary's is preparing our children for a bright future. We wholeheartedly recommend St. Mary's to every family seeking an exceptional educational experience!
Jennifer Wade
About Our Small School With a Big Heart
St. Mary's School is a small, private, Catholic, co-ed Pre-K through fifth grade school located in the heart of Ballston Spa. Empowered through faith, SMS strives to educate the "whole child" with a strong academic and extracurricular experience to set young students up for success!
By the
Numbers
Students
220
Our small size enables us to individualize the instruction for each student, creating a more productive and personal learning environment.
Special Classes
8
You'll never be bored at St. Mary's! SMS offers 8 special classes, including Spanish, Technology and Art - just to name a few!
Student-Teacher Ratio
10:1
St. Mary's teachers truly care about the success and growth of each child. With smaller numbers, our teachers are able to get to know and personalize the learning path of each student.
School Years
60+
St. Mary's celebrates over 60 years of excellence in the wonderful village of Ballston Spa!
St. Mary’s School provides a quality Catholic elementary education (Pre-School through Fifth Grade) guided by the Gospel’s spirit of love within an atmosphere of academic excellence that nurtures the growth in holiness and wholeness for each child.
Our Mission
Pre-School
The SMS Pre-K program provides a nurturing environment for young learners, where children are encouraged to explore their interests, develop skills, and build relationships with peers and mentors, all while having fun!
Elementary Grades K-5
St. Mary's School is proud to offer an exceptional elementary education for grades K-5. Our experienced faculty and rigorous curriculum are coupled with commitment to the values and traditions of our Catholic faith. Our students benefit from a top-notch educational experience tailored to meet their needs.
Student Life
At St. Mary's, learning is enriched by a vibrant student life with engaging activities and opportunities to grow spiritually, intellectually, culturally, and socially.