St. Mary's Academy

St. Mary's Academy

Private Pre-K, Elementary, Middle, High School | Grade Pre-K-12
4545 S University Blvd,  Englewood, CO
Cherry Hills Village Neighborhood
4.3
4.4
678 Students
A+
Niche Grade
Established by the Sisters of Loretto, St. Mary’s Academy is a Catholic, co-ed pre-K through eighth grade and all-girls high school in the Cherry Hills Village neighborhood. Since its beginning, the school has been guided by the Loretto School values of faith, community, justice and respect. St. Mary’s is committed to a curriculum of science, technology, religion, engineering, arts and math (STREAM), integrating rigorous academics with service learning. The campus sits on 24 acres and includes lower, middle and high school buildings, sports and community centers, synthetic turf and other athletic fields and playgrounds. The small student body allows most students to participate in school athletics, and Catholic Mass is celebrated monthly. Sustainability is prioritized across campus with geothermal design, solar panels and efficient water consumption, including drought-resistant native plants eliminating the need to irrigate. Prominent St. Mary’s alums include former U.S. Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice and Milagros Barsallo, co-founder of RISE Colorado.

School Details

Head of School
Bill Barrett
Student Teacher Ratio
6:1
Average SAT Score
1290
Average ACT Score
29
Average GPA
3.74
Graduation Rate
100%
Annual Tuition
$27,700
Religious Affiliation
Catholic

Niche Grade

A+
Academics
A
Teachers
A+
College Prep
A+
Resources/Facilities
A+
Clubs and Activities
B+
Sports
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Niche Grade Details

Academics
Average GPA
3.74
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
6:1
Teachers
120
Full Time Teachers
110
Part Time Teachers
10
College Prep
Average SAT
1290
Math
630
Verbal
650
Average ACT
29
Math
27
English
30
Reading
31
Science
28
Number of AP Courses
26
Four-Year Matriculation Rate
100%
Clubs and Activities
Girls Athletic Participation
Very High
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School Rankings

#1 Best Catholic Schools in Colorado
#2 Best Private K12 Schools in Colorado
#3 Best College Prep Private High Schools in Colorado
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Specialty School Programs

AP Programs Offered
Athletics Program

Colleges Students are Considering

Students are most interested in or go on to attend these colleges.
University of Colorado Boulder 135 Students
Colorado State University 85 Students
University of Denver 62 Students
University of Southern California 44 Students
Santa Clara University 44 Students
University of Colorado Denver 42 Students
Colorado College 40 Students
Colorado School of Mines 39 Students
University of California - Los Angeles 37 Students
Boston College 36 Students

What Students Want to Study

Niche users from this school are most interested in the following majors.
Business 59 Students
Psychology 56 Students
Biology 52 Students
Pre-Medicine Studies 46 Students
Political Science and Government 38 Students
Pre-Law Studies 24 Students
Bioengineering and Biomedical Engineering 20 Students
Nursing 19 Students
Neuroscience and Neurobiology 19 Students
Computer Science 17 Students

This School’s Reviews

Niche Reviews
4.3 105 Reviews
5.0 Senior
7/25/2024
I'm having the best time participating on the sports teams at SMA. Athletics are a huge part of the culture and fostering a positive social and learning environment. The school does a great job making everyone feel welcome on the sports teams and it's a great way to meet new people. Coaches are wonderful as well.
5.0 Parent
4/27/2024
St. Mary's Academy has been a wonderful place for our daughter to land for high school. She has found a community with kind and compassionate students, attentive and rigorous teachers, and a program of study where she is challenged.
5.0 Senior
7/27/2023
When I first came to St. Mary's, I immediately felt a sense of community. It was a place where I could be myself, and still fit in. I knew I wanted to be involved in every opportunity thrown my way, and that is what I did. Never before have I been in a school where I have felt that students have a say in what changes are made. St. Mary's is a place where students can grow and become independent and knowledgeable about the world. I can not imagine attending any other school.
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4.4 28 Reviews
5.0 parent
5/2/2024
I am a current high school parent and could not be happier with the opportunities for my daughter to grow in self confidence, curiosity, and respect for a diverse community/greater world. Teachers are caring, encouraging, and supportive. School leadership is present and invested in the community and...
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5.0 parent
4/22/2024
my daughter is a 6th grader at St Mary's Academy I could not be more pleased with our experience. we have been welcomed into a warn and Nurturing community and my daughter is thriving. The Curriculum is designed to challenge and engage my daughter and I am so grateful for all the wonderful teachers...
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5.0 other
6/7/2023
We LOOOOOVE St. Mary's Academy!!! It is the most warm, inclusive, supportive, friendly community, while at the same time offering incomparable academic instruction and unparalleled leadership opportunities. Our daughter is happy every day! She loves her teachers, her friends, what she is learning, a...
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2.0 parent
3/1/2023
My son attends this school and we were so excited about the school when he first attended. But, the school is not at all what we expected. They falsely advertise that they are a Catholic Independent school. They have been at odds with the Catholic Church and the church itself has asked their parishi...
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