St. Mary’s-St. Alphonsus Regional Catholic School is a Catholic elementary school offering Kindergarten through Grade Eight, a Pre-Kindergarten program and a Pre-School / DayCare program. Located in downtown Glens Falls, SMSA is supported by seven local parishes and governed by a principal and local school board overseen by the Roman Catholic Diocese of Albany.
Principal Kathryn A. Fowler Students, Pre-K to Grade 8 286 Students, Noah’s Ark Day Care/Pre-school 65 Enrollment Trend 30% increase in the past 3 years Teacher: Student Ratio 1:10 Average Class Size 17 Percentage of students receiving financial aid 15 % Students from other faith traditions 33 % Students bused each day from: Queensbury, Hudson Falls, Corinth, Lake George, Hadley-Luzerne, Fort Ann, Fort Edward, Argyle, South Glens Falls, Warrensburg Advanced Classes: Living Environment (Regents) Integrated Algebra(Regents) Spanish 1 (Proficiency) Latest New York State Test Scores: Students achieving levels 3 & 4 Math, grade 4: 97% Math, grade 8: 92% English, grade 4: 93% English, grade 8: 92% In-School Enrichment: Music, Studio Art, Performing Arts, Clay, Junior Band, Senior Band, Jazz Band, Instrument Lessons, Technology, Student Council, Student Newspaper After-School Enrichment Scouting, Karate, Ski Club, Chess Club, Special Classes offered by faculty members Founded Sisters of St. Joseph of Carondelet founded St. Mary’s School in 1883. Sisters of the Order of the Presentation founded the Academy of Our Lady in 1873; became Ecole St. Alphonse in 1908 when the Sisters of the Assumption arrived. Merged in 1990. Team Name Kerry Blues, named after a breed of terrier known for its intelligence, strength, speed and tenacity. Location 10-12 Church St., Glens Falls, NY 12801 Building Designed by renowned architect Ralph Adams Cram; Opened in 1932 and now listed on the National Register of Historic Places Phone Number: (518) 792-3178 Fax Number: (518) 792-6056
Math, grade 8: 92%
English, grade 4: 93%
English, grade 8: 92%
Glens Falls, NY 12801