Saint Mary's School

Private High School | Grade 9-12

900 Hillsborough St, Raleigh, NC

Hillsborough Neighborhood

4.6

4.3

309 Students

A+

Niche Grade

School Details

Head of School
Monica Gillespie

Student Teacher Ratio
4:1

Average SAT Score
1310

Average ACT Score
29

Average GPA
3.73

Graduation Rate
100%

Annual Tuition
$33,600

Religious Affiliation
Episcopal

Boarding Program
Offers Boarding

A+

Academics

Teachers

A+

College Prep

A+

Resources/Facilities

A+

Clubs and Activities

B+

Sports

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Niche Grade Details

Academics

Average GPA

3.73

Teachers

Student Teacher Ratio 4:1 Teachers 76	Full Time Teachers 67
Part Time Teachers 9	Teachers in First or Second Year 9%

College Prep

Average SAT 1310 Math 640 Verbal 670	Average ACT 29 Math 26 English 30 Reading 31 Science 29
Number of AP Courses 23	AP Pass Rate 81%
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 82.8%
Asian 6.8%	Black 4.7%
Two or more races 2.7%	Hispanic 2.7%
Native American <1%

School Rankings

#3 Best Boarding HS in North Carolina

#3 Best Christian Schools in North Carolina

#6 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 96 Students

North Carolina State University 58 Students

University of Virginia 47 Students

Wake Forest University 44 Students

University of Georgia 38 Students

Elon University 37 Students

University of South Carolina 35 Students

Vanderbilt University 35 Students

Clemson University 33 Students

Duke University 29 Students

What Students Want to Study

Niche users from this school are most interested in the following majors.

Business 50 Students

Psychology 43 Students

Biology 35 Students

Pre-Medicine Studies 25 Students

Political Science and Government 19 Students

Communications 18 Students

Marketing 16 Students

Chemistry 14 Students

English 14 Students

History 14 Students

This School’s Reviews

5.0 Parent

7/28/2025

Proud patent of rising Sophmore boarding student at St Mary's. During our daughter's freshman year we've seen her grow so much, gotten fantastic support, so many wonderful opportunities and also challenged to take responsibility and fend for herself.

5.0 Senior

3/5/2025

I have loved the sense of community here and have been great opportunities in all areas. I would love to see more growth in the area of sports and scholarship funding for college.

5.0 Senior

12/4/2024

Saint Mary's is the perfect highschool experience if you're looking for a tight-knit, all girls community. People are happy and welcoming, teachers want to help students succeed, and the facilities are fantastic.

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5.0 parent

7/30/2025

I can not say enough about SMS. I wish I could give them a 6th star!

5.0 parent

7/28/2025

We love everything about St. Mary’s! It is truly my daughter’s happy place! There is not anything that I can say negative about the experience we have received at this special place! We love the academics, teachers, administration, safety, diversity, students, and the feeling of community! I would h...

5.0 parent

7/28/2025

5.0 parent

6/3/2025

My husband and I are overall pleased with the experience my daughter had for four years. She developed life long friendships and gained confidence in and out of the classroom. She is looking forward to attending her first alumnae event at Saint Mary’s School.

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List Price Range

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Median Lot Size

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% Renters

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Average Household Income

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% of College Grads

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Median Age

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% Commercial Property

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Saint Mary's School is a private Episcopal school for students in grades 9-12 located at 900 Hillsborough St in Raleigh, NC. Annual tuition is $33,600. The school has a total enrollment of 309 and maintains a student-teacher ratio of 4:1. Saint Mary's School has received feedback and ratings, with a Niche grade of A+. The average GPA is 3.73, the graduation rate is 100%, and average standardized test scores include an SAT score of 1310 and an ACT score of 29. The average home value in this area is $697,591. Discover additional schools in the area, like Governor Morehead School for the BlindThis, Needham Broughton High, Broughton Magnet High School, and more. Learn more about what Raleigh has to offer, and browse homes for sale and for rent near Saint Mary's School.

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