Saint Mary's School

Saint Mary's School

Private High School | Grade 9-12
900 Hillsborough St,  Raleigh, NC
4.6
4.1
309 Students
A+
Niche Grade

School Details

Head of School
Monica Gillespie
Student Teacher Ratio
8:1
Average SAT Score
1300
Average ACT Score
29
Average GPA
3.71
Graduation Rate
100%
Annual Tuition
$33,000
Religious Affiliation
Episcopal
Boarding Program
Offers Boarding

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
3.71
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
8:1
Teachers
43
Full Time Teachers
35
Part Time Teachers
8
Teachers in First or Second Year
14%
College Prep
Average SAT
1300
Math
640
Verbal
660
Average ACT
29
Math
26
English
31
Reading
31
Science
28
Number of AP Courses
21
AP Pass Rate
70%
AP Math Enrollment
Very High
AP Science Enrollment
Very High
Other AP Enrollment
Very High
Four-Year Matriculation Rate
100%
Clubs and Activities
Girls Athletic Participation
Very High

GreatSchools Rating Details

Student Diversity

Female
100%
White
78%
Asian or Pacific Islander
11.2%
Black
5.1%
Two or more races
4.1%
Hispanic
1.4%
Native American
<1%
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School Rankings

#3 Best Boarding HS in North Carolina
#3 Best Christian Schools in North Carolina
#9 Best College Prep Private High Schools in North Carolina
Source: Niche

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 North Carolina at Chapel Hill 80 Students
North Carolina State University 59 Students
University of Virginia 39 Students
Wake Forest University 38 Students
University of Georgia 33 Students
Elon University 32 Students
University of South Carolina 30 Students
Appalachian State University 30 Students
Clemson University 30 Students
Vanderbilt University 30 Students

What Students Want to Study

Niche users from this school are most interested in the following majors.
Business 45 Students
Psychology 39 Students
Biology 31 Students
Political Science and Government 20 Students
Marketing 18 Students
Pre-Medicine Studies 16 Students
Communications 16 Students
Journalism 12 Students
Chemistry 11 Students
Economics 10 Students

This School’s Reviews

Niche Reviews
4.6 29 Reviews
5.0 Parent
7/24/2024
This is an excellent all-girls Episcopalian private school in Raleigh. My daughter loves the campus, fellow classmates and the teachers (many who have been at SMS for many years, which tells you something). The required seminar class, teaches soft skills that other schools don't offer. It's a wonderfully nurturing environment for girls to gain confidence & prepare for college:-)
5.0 Parent
2/10/2022
I came to Saint Marys for senior year and I could not be happier. The sense of community on and off our campus is amazing. All the teachers are so helpful and want you to succeed. There is always someone there to help if you ever need it.
5.0 Senior
3/9/2021
I transferred to Saint Mary's my junior year of high school, and I felt that they prepared me for college applications and making connections to people and businesses outside of the school.
GreatSchools Reviews
4.1 11 Reviews
5.0 parent
1/6/2025
Saint Mary's School provides an unparalleled educational environment for young women! My daughters both board and are thriving in academic, social and emotional ways. Many of the educators and administrators live on campus creating a community of support, decades of experience and dedication that my...
5.0 parent
8/4/2022
My daughter graduated from SMS with honors. We chose SMS to give her an empowering all-girls experience and she received that and more. She was a day student and enrolled as a sophomore later in the academic year. Not only did the faculty and staff make her feel welcome, the students were so welcomi...
5.0 parent
8/4/2022
What an amazing school experience for my twin daughters and our family! In addition to helping our girls academically succeed and be prepared for college, the school also centers core teaching and learning on developing social skills, nurturing their spiritual life, and provided numerous leadership...
5.0 parent
10/20/2021
I have to say this school is incredible. My daughter is thriving here. They really teach the girls to be strong and independent individuals. Seeing my daughter so excited to go to school makes it with every single penny.

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