Mount St. Mary Academy
Primary and Secondary EducationNew York, United States51-200 Employees
Mount St. Mary Academy is a Catholic private school for young women offering a college-preparatory program across primary and secondary education. It concentrates on identifying each student’s strengths and growth opportunities within a demanding curriculum, while supporting meaningful mentorship between faculty and students and enabling hands-on, interdisciplinary learning. Based in Kenmore, New York, the academy traces its roots to the Sisters of St. Mary of Namur and maintains a sizable staff to support its mission. Rooted in Catholic tradition, its purpose is to cultivate the whole person and develop leaders committed to lifelong learning, moral integrity, social justice, and inclusive service. Recent developments include the Lean In Girls Program for freshmen honors students launched in 2025 and the academy’s 30th Chrysalis auction & gala held in 2026.