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Our Mission
St. Mary's Academy fosters excellence in each child through academic achievement, spiritual development, and service. The Loretto School Values of faith, community, justice, and respect provide the foundation for students to be powerful agents of change.
Our Vision
Inspiring leaders to act with integrity, seek justice, build community, and change the world.
- PK3-PK4
We prioritize a child's crucial formative years, focusing on cognitive, social, emotional, and physical growth. Our approach centers on joyful learning to foster curiosity, confidence, and exploration.
- K-5
Lower School fosters foundational growth through rigorous curriculum, small classes, and supportive collaboration, igniting passions and connections to the world.
- 6-8
The Middle School nurtures students in a pivotal developmental phase, fostering social growth, self-discovery, and preparation for high school within a supportive community.
- 9-12
Our High School readies young women for global leadership, fostering confidence, empathy, rigorous academics, cultural competency, and versatile problem-solving through diverse courses, clubs, sports, and activities.
Our Values
St. Mary's Academy fosters excellence in each child through academic achievement, spiritual development, and service. The Loretto School Values of faith, community, justice, and respect provide the foundation for students to be powerful agents of change.
Experiencing the enduring love of God, we build hope, foster community, and act in charity and service
We strive to build interdependent relationships, which are affirming, inclusive, empowering, and compassionate.
We promote change in systems and in relationships that are oppressive. We work to create systems in which people, especially women, are treated fairly and impartially.
We are open to differences and believe in the potential of each person. We promote the dignity of each person and protect the sacredness of all creation.
From Our Community
These testimonials from our community highlight the unique experiences that come only from St. Mary's Academy. Students, parents, and faculty share their perspectives.
- Faculty
This school is an amazing place where I have grown both personally and professionally. The faculty and staff have helped me feel like I am welcomed and like I belong from the moment I stepped on campus--and that feeling has never left! The authenticity of this place is palpable, especially in the way we live our Loretto School Values of faith, community, justice, and respect. Those values are one of the many reasons why I love telling people I work at St. Mary's Academy. Our commitment to creating a community where students truly feel like they belong, like they are seen, and like they are valued is what gets me excited about coming to work. I couldn't imagine myself being anywhere else than SMA.
- Current Family
We love SMA. Over seven years, we’ve witnessed the remarkable aspects of the Academy and the community. From academics to extracurriculars, the support of our children and the embodiment of the Loretto School Values are truly impactful. The growth we’ve observed in our kids, transforming them into exceptional individuals, is a testament to SMA’s excellence.
- Current Family
My family has been here for six years, and we love SMA. The close-knit community and dedicated faculty resonate with us. The caring and attentive nature of the faculty shows how much they value our children. The emphasis on both academics and character development is incredible. We love the comprehensive approach that molds well-rounded individuals, fostering excellence in academics, arts, sports, and spirituality. SMA’s commitment to inspiring each child to reach their fullest potential truly makes every kid exceptional.
- Student
My experience at St. Mary's Academy has meant the entire world to me. For the past 12 years, I have been supported and uplifted to my full potential. The teachers' unwavering commitment and passion allow all students to excel and to feel confident in their future endeavors. In all honesty, St. Mary's Academy has given me opportunities that I'd never have imagined I'd have. I am eternally grateful to be a part of this amazing community, and I can't wait to take the life skills I have learned with me into my next chapter.