Welcome To St. Mary Academy

Welcome! Established in 1912 to educate the Catholic children of Dover, Saint Mary Academy today serves nearly 300 students of all faith denominations throughout New Hampshire and southern Maine. Saint Mary Academy is located in Dover, the seacoast area of New Hampshire. Students in grades prek-3 through eighth are advantaged by small class sizes and a staff of dedicated teachers who are committed to forming the mind, body, and spirit of each individual student according to traditional Catholic ideals. Through prayer and integration of faith into the comprehensive curriculum, every school day is focused on God, forming consciences and knowledge simultaneously. We provide a wholesome and happy learning environment for our students, utilizing the virtue-based restorative discipline pedagogy. Visit our website and learn why at Saint Mary Academy, “Extraordinary Starts Here”!