About the School
- Academy Of The Blessed Virgin Mary in Mahanoy City, PA serves 121 students from preschool through eighth grade in a rural community setting.
- The co–ed Catholic school is affiliated with the National Catholic Educational Association and offers regular elementary and secondary programs.
- The school's student body includes 2.3% students of color, reflecting some diversity within the rural Mahanoy City area.
- Total enrollment for grades K–12 is 86 students, supporting an intimate learning environment in this small–town Catholic school.
- As a preschool through eighth grade private school, Academy Of The Blessed Virgin Mary is part of the educational landscape near Shenandoah, Tamaqua, and Pottsville, PA.
School Facts
Student Body
Total Students
121 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
2%
State avg.: 27%
Tuition & Financial Aid
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Frequently Asked Questions
When is the application deadline for Academy Of The Blessed Virgin Mary?
The application deadline for Academy Of The Blessed Virgin Mary is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
Nearby ÌÇÐÄÔ´´s
The nearest high school and elementary school to Academy Of The Blessed Virgin Mary is Shenandoah Christian School (3.2 miles away)
The nearest preschool is St. Jerome Regional School (9.0 miles away)
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Distance: 3.2 mi
Gr: 1-12 | 23 students
239 W Centre St
Shenandoah, PA 17976
(570) 754-8482
Distance: 6.8 mi
Gr: 9-12 | 238 students
Avg. class size: 25 students
Catholic
166 Marian Ave
Tamaqua, PA 18252
(570) 467-3335
Distance: 8.5 mi
Gr: 1-10 | 35 students
Mennonite
1020 Evergreen Dr
Tamaqua, PA 18252
(570) 527-1881
Distance: 8.7 mi
Gr: 9-12 | 203 students
Avg. class size: 20 students
Sports: 13 | Extracurriculars: 11
Catholic
1 Lawtons Hl
Pottsville, PA 17901
(570) 622-8110
Distance: 9.0 mi
Gr: PK-8 | 285 students
Catholic
250 W Broad St
Tamaqua, PA 18252
(570) 668-2757
Distance: 3.2 mi
Gr: 1-12 | 23 students
239 W Centre St
Shenandoah, PA 17976
(570) 754-8482
Distance: 6.8 mi
Gr: 9-12 | 238 students
Avg. class size: 25 students
Catholic
166 Marian Ave
Tamaqua, PA 18252
(570) 467-3335
Distance: 8.5 mi
Gr: 1-10 | 35 students
Mennonite
1020 Evergreen Dr
Tamaqua, PA 18252
(570) 527-1881
Distance: 8.7 mi
Gr: 9-12 | 203 students
Avg. class size: 20 students
Sports: 13 | Extracurriculars: 11
Catholic
1 Lawtons Hl
Pottsville, PA 17901
(570) 622-8110
Distance: 13.4 mi
Gr: 7-12 | 419 students
Catholic
1700 W 22nd Street
Hazleton, PA 18202
(570) 455-9431
Distance: 3.2 mi
Gr: 1-12 | 23 students
239 W Centre St
Shenandoah, PA 17976
(570) 754-8482
Distance: 8.5 mi
Gr: 1-10 | 35 students
Mennonite
1020 Evergreen Dr
Tamaqua, PA 18252
(570) 527-1881
Distance: 9.0 mi
Gr: PK-8 | 285 students
Catholic
250 W Broad St
Tamaqua, PA 18252
(570) 668-2757
Distance: 9.4 mi
Gr: K-8 | 159 students
Catholic
112 S 7th St
Pottsville, PA 17901
(570) 622-0106
Distance: 10.4 mi
Gr: PK-8 | 122 students
515 N Front St
Minersville, PA 17954
(570) 544-2800
Distance: 9.0 mi
Gr: PK-8 | 285 students
Catholic
250 W Broad St
Tamaqua, PA 18252
(570) 668-2757
Distance: 9.4 mi
Gr: PK-K | 40 students
Montessori School
1265b Laurel Blvd
Pottsville, PA 17901
(570) 624-7824
Distance: 9.4 mi
Gr: PK-K | 70 students
Montessori School
1265 Laurel Blvd
Pottsville, PA 17901
(570) 624-7824
Distance: 10.4 mi
Gr: PK-8 | 122 students
515 N Front St
Minersville, PA 17954
(570) 544-2800
Distance: 13.4 mi
Gr: NS-K | 17 students
Avg. class size: 15 students
Daycare / Preschool
100 N Church Street
Hazleton, PA 18201
(570) 454-8123
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 42%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
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10330 State Route 209
Tower City, PA 17980
(717) 647-2167
Tower City, PA 17980
(717) 647-2167
9371.9 miles
Gr: 7-12 | 433 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 12%
(Math: 26% | Reading: 35%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
10400 State Route 209
Tower City, PA 17980
(717) 647-2167
Tower City, PA 17980
(717) 647-2167
9372.3 miles
Gr: K-6 | 497 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 16%
(Math: 14% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
155 E Main St
Hegins, PA 17938
(570) 682-3125
Hegins, PA 17938
(570) 682-3125
9373.2 miles
Gr: 7-12 | 427 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 4%
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
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101 School Street
Pine Grove, PA 17963
(570) 345-2731
Pine Grove, PA 17963
(570) 345-2731
9373.6 miles
Gr: 9-12 | 495 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 4%
(Math: 32% | Reading: 58%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
105 School Street
Pine Grove, PA 17963
(570) 345-2731
Pine Grove, PA 17963
(570) 345-2731
9373.6 miles
Gr: 5-8 | 411 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 6%
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