All-Girls School

Mount Saint Mary Academy

#3 in Best All-Girls High Schools in New Jersey

grade A+
Overall Grade
Private, Catholic, All-Girls
9-12
WATCHUNG, NJ
Rating 4.39 out of 5 189 reviews

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Academics
grade A+
Diversity
grade A minus
Teachers
grade A
College Prep
grade A+
Clubs & Activities
grade A+
Sports
grade A

mountsaintmary.org

(908) 757-0108

1645 US HIGHWAY 22 W
WATCHUNG, NJ 07069

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About Mount Saint Mary Academy...

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Application Deadline

Rolling Admissions

Application Fee

$75

Interview Required

Yes

Required/Recommended Tests

Tuition

Yearly Tuition

$28,700

Tuition is for the highest grade offered and may have changed for the current school year. For more information, please contact the school.

Received Financial Aid

25%

Average Financial Aid

$8,800

From Mount Saint Mary Academy

Mount Saint Mary Academy is a Catholic, independent school that provides an exemplary college preparatory education for young women in grades 9 through 12. As a sponsored work of the Sisters of Mercy of the Americas, the Mount is rooted in the following Mercy Core Values: Compelled by Mercy, Educational Courage, Inspired by Faith, Principled Leadership, and A Voice for Dignity and Respect.

For 115 years, the Mount has inspired young women to become their best selves and remains a place where innovation shapes the learning environment while timeless values serve as the foundation. The Mount is dedicated to the education of the entire person, with high academic standards, an emphasis on spiritual growth, and a multitude of extracurricular opportunities.

The Mount is a member of the National Association of Independent Schools (NAIS), New Jersey Association of Independent Schools (NJAIS), and the National Coalition of Girls Schools.

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Academics

Average Graduation Rate

100%

Average SAT

1310

120 responses

Average ACT

81 responses

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Fifty-Two Mount Saint Mary Academy Students Named AP Scholars

Jacqueline Muratore, Asst. Directress for Faculty, Curriculum, and Planning, reported that the College Board recognized 52 students as Advanced Placement Scholars. She said, “In May of 2023, the Mount administered 303 AP exams in 22 subjects to 130 students. Of the 2023 AP Exam administrations, over 85% of Mount Saint Mary Academy students achieved a score of 3 or higher (scores are out of 5).”

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Culture & Safety

Poll

83%

of students agree that they feel safe at their school. 23 responses

Poll

70%

of students agree that they like their school and feel happy there. 23 responses

Poll

What are your favorite school events or traditions?

Based on 84 responses

Junior-Freshman Big/Little Sisters
15%
Christmas Time Events
14%
Dressing up for Halloween
14%
Dances!
12%
Junior Ring Mass
12%
Catholic schools week
11%
Pep rallies
8%

Students

Diversity

A minus

Based on racial and economic diversity and survey responses on school culture and diversity from students and parents.

Students

270

79%

of students and parents agree that students at this school are competitive. 29 responses

66%

of students and parents agree that students at this school are creative and artsy. 29 responses

86%

of students and parents agree that students at this school are athletic. 29 responses

Teachers

Student-Teacher Ratio

9:1

National

17:1

Poll

79%

of students and parents agree that the teachers give engaging lessons. 33 responses

Poll

82%

of students and parents agree that the teachers genuinely care about the students. 33 responses

Poll

91%

of students and parents agree that the teachers adequately lead and control the classroom. 33 responses

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Clubs & Activities

A+

Based on student and parent reviews of clubs and activities.

Girls Athletic Participation

Very High

Boys Athletic Participation

89%

of students and parents agree that there are plenty of clubs and organizations for students to get involved in. 36 responses

67%

of students and parents agree that clubs and organizations get the funding they need. 36 responses

83%

of students and parents agree that lots of students participate in clubs and organizations. 36 responses

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Cost of Living
grade C
Good for Families
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Housing
grade B minus

Median Household Income

$157,065

National

$75,149

Median Rent

$2,302

National

$1,268

Median Home Value

$792,400

National

$281,900

Mount Saint Mary Academy Reviews

189 reviews

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.

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I loved my experience of being a student at Mount Saint Mary Academy. The school met all my expectations! I still am in touch with some of my friends that I met there even though I graduated many years ago. I was also blessed to be both a teacher there and a Board of Trustees member of the Mount Saint Mary Academy. The Mount experience was and is a deep part of who I am today!

I came in as a transfer with the fear of never fitting in or getting accustomed to their curriculum. But it was the opposite of what I feared; I made great friends and the classes I took prepared me for college. I went to public to private, and yes, it was a huge change but for the better. I improved in my english classes and was given many opportunities to seek what I liked aside from just regular school classes. They had a variety of clubs and extracurricular activities. I was on the swim team, since I swam competitively for 10-15 years, and joined the Future Medical Professions club since my career focus is medicine. I was secretary of National Spanish Honor Society and in a Diversity club to explore more culture other than my own (Colombian). The environment was healthy and safe 24/7. Always had resources to reach out too and used them quite frequently. This is not just my own experience but I know it is the same for many of my classmates.

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