Mount Saint Mary Academy

Mount Saint Mary Academy

Private High School | Grade 9-12
1645 US Highway 22 W,  Watchung, NJ
4.4
4.6
270 Students
A+
Niche Grade

School Details

Head of School
S. Lisa D. Gambacorto, Rsm, Ed.s.
Student Teacher Ratio
9:1
Average SAT Score
1320
Average ACT Score
30
Average GPA
3.71
Graduation Rate
100%
Annual Tuition
$33,450
Religious Affiliation
Catholic

Niche Grade

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

Academics
Average GPA
3.71
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
9:1
Teachers
30
Full Time Teachers
29
Part Time Teachers
1
Teachers in First or Second Year
2%
College Prep
Average SAT
1320
Math
650
Verbal
660
Average ACT
30
Math
27
English
32
Reading
31
Science
29
Number of AP Courses
21
AP Pass Rate
80%
Four-Year Matriculation Rate
100%
Clubs and Activities
Girls Athletic Participation
Very High

GreatSchools Rating Details

Student Diversity

Female
100%
White
70.1%
Hispanic
11.1%
Asian or Pacific Islander
8.4%
Black
5.7%
Two or more races
4%
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
<1%
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School Rankings

#4 Best All Girls Schools in New Jersey
#4 Best Catholic Schools in New Jersey
#28 Best Private HS in New Jersey
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Specialty School Programs

AP Programs Offered
IB Programs Offered
Athletics Program

Colleges Students are Considering

Students are most interested in or go on to attend these colleges.
Villanova University 64 Students
Boston College 60 Students
Fordham University 57 Students
New York University 51 Students
Rutgers University–New Brunswick 48 Students
Georgetown University 45 Students
Northeastern University 43 Students
Providence College 41 Students
Fairfield University 40 Students
Cornell University 37 Students

What Students Want to Study

Niche users from this school are most interested in the following majors.
Business 53 Students
Psychology 51 Students
Biology 38 Students
Political Science and Government 33 Students
Pre-Medicine Studies 30 Students
Nursing 29 Students
Economics 29 Students
Pre-Law Studies 20 Students
Communications 19 Students
Marketing 17 Students

This School’s Reviews

Niche Reviews
4.4 142 Reviews
5.0 Sophomore
7/23/2024
The learning environment is positive and work is done efficiently as there are small classes of only girls. The block schedule is set up to be as lenient as possible, so students with poor time management can handle the workload. The only thing that could be improved is the diversity and because our school is so small, the amount of clubs and courses are limited. Other than that, we have a great reputation in our academics and welcoming culture.
3.0 Alum
7/30/2022
The education at MSMA was outstanding. The staff is pretty friendly, however, a constant issue at the school is diversity and inclusion - or lack thereof, actually. As a LGBTQ+ individual, I found the way people would speak to be quite jarring and exclusionary. As much as I found some great people in the community, it was hard not to feel left out or excluded most of the time.
5.0 Junior
12/11/2021
I am so happy I chose this school. I have loved my years here. The teachers are wonderful, always providing extra help and care about their students. I feel I am prepared for college academics. The academics are rigorous , but manageable. I have made incredible friends at the Mount. The clubs and activities are one of the aspects I love most. There is something for everyone here, no matter what your interest.
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4.6 38 Reviews
5.0 parent
5/16/2020
Amazing! Our daughter was not sure about going to an all-girls school, but she is very happy she did. She will attend Georgetown in the Fall and is prepared academically and mentally to take on this next challenge in her life.
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5.0 parent
5/14/2020
We knew when we saw the "school on that hill" that it appeared something special was up there. Cut to a few years later and our daughter is finishing her Freshman year and our hunch could not have been more spot on. We, the parents, and my daughter as the student are absolutely thrilled with the ove...
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5.0 parent
5/14/2020
The Mount has surpassed our expectations especially during this pandemic. The communication, support to students, online instruction, and overall approach to education at this critical time has been superior. Other schools should take a lesson.
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5.0 parent
5/13/2020
In this crazy Covid19 pandemic, the Mount simple excels. We have been blown away with the quality of online instruction that our daughter is receiving from the Mount. They were the most prepared of any school to jump right into online learning. In more "normal" times - the Mount doesn't have snow da...
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