Academic Excellence at St. Mary School

At St. Mary School, our mission is to cultivate students who not only achieve strong academic success but also grow into responsible, respectful, and lifelong learners. We are committed to providing a nurturing yet challenging educational environment that prepares students for the academic and personal demands of high school and beyond.

Our academic program emphasizes core subjects—language arts, mathematics, science, and social studies—while integrating religion, physical education, music, and art to ensure a well-rounded education. This balanced curriculum fosters intellectual curiosity, creativity, and critical thinking.

St. Mary School is fully accredited by both the Western Catholic Education Association (WCEA) and the Western Association of Schools and Colleges (WASC), affirming our commitment to maintaining the highest standards of academic quality and faith-based learning.

Key features of our academic program include:

  • Focused Early Education Support: Transitional Kindergarten through 3rd grade classes benefit from the support of dedicated teacher aides, ensuring personalized attention and foundational skill development during the most critical early learning years.

  • Outstanding Junior High Preparation: Our junior high program features a rigorous science curriculum supported by a dedicated lab facility. Students gain hands-on experience and scientific reasoning skills, giving them a strong advantage as they enter high school-level science courses.

  • High School Readiness: Junior high students are introduced to a departmentalized school structure, including homerooms, lockers, rotating classrooms, and subject-specific teachers. This model mirrors the high school environment and helps students build independence, time management, and organizational skills.

  • Curriculum Standards: Our instruction is guided by the Diocese of San Jose educational framework and aligned with the California Common Core State Standards, ensuring both academic rigor and consistency with statewide benchmarks.

At St. Mary School, we are proud to support our students’ academic journeys—fostering not just knowledge, but the character and confidence to thrive in a changing world.