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Mary of Nazareth
Catholic School —
Affordable, Faith-based
Education
inding a Catholic school that not only excels academically
as well as keeps costs down for working families can be a
challenge. Fortunately, Mary of Nazareth Catholic School
offers just such a combination to more than 225 students
each year.
Located in White Oak and convenient to the borders of eight
public school districts, Mary of Nazareth is a central hub of Catholic
education in the eastern suburbs providing preschool through
eighth grade education grounded in the Catholic faith.
Bringing together adherence to religious devotion as well as
dedication to giving students the academic tools they’ll need
to succeed in the 21st century, Mary of Nazareth consistently
scores above average in the PSSA private school equivalent
standardized tests.
“Our students learn Spanish starting in preschool and continue
through eighth grade. Our special education classes are inclusive. We
have a variety of Pre-K programs to offer and our average class size is
around 15 to 20 students,” said Amy Sullivan, development director.
“We also have a very strong technology department with every one
of our students having a device of some sort from preschool on up.
These include tablets, Kindles, Gigabits, laptops and desktop units
that are issued to the students for the school year.”
Mary of Nazareth mid-level students also receive STREAM
education, which is the parochial school equivalent of public
school STEAM programs, adding Religion to Science, Technology,
Engineering, Art and Math. All teachers hold Pennsylvania and
Diocesan certification s.
Lastly, it has the acclaimed St. Anthony Program, which is an
inclusive Catholic special education environment for students aged
5 to 21.
But it’s not all academics and faith at Mary of Nazareth — community
service, athletics and camaraderie all are focal points in the school’s
pursuit of producing well-rounded students.
“Athletically, we compete in soccer, volleyball, cross country and
basketball here,” Sullivan said. “Academically, we compete in math,
science, social studies, English and spelling. The entire school is a
team, working together, and we pride ourselves on a strong sense
of family here. Most of our families begin in the preschool stages
and finish at eighth grade. Being as small as we are, everyone is very
close and supportive.”
If all of this sounds like it’s too much for a family to afford, Mary of
Nazareth is a real value when it comes to private school education.
Yearly tuition is less than $4,000 and family rates are available for
households with more than one child. It also has a financial aid
program that can help families defray the cost further if necessary.
The campus is secured for safety and the entire faculty has training
and certification through FEMA in case of emergencies.
For more information on Mary of Nazareth Catholic School,
go to the website at maryofnazarethschool.org online. Better
yet, call 412.672.2360 to schedule a tour with the principal at any
time of the year. The campus is located at 1640 Fawcett Avenue in
White Oak, 15131.
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