Philadelphia, PA – St. Mary Interparochial School has been designated an Exemplary High-Performing National Blue Ribbon School for 2023 by U.S. Secretary of Education Miguel Cardona. This prestigious award is a testament to our school community's unwavering dedication, hard work, and passion.


St. Mary Interparochial School is a Catholic school in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, serving Pre-Kindergarten through 8th grade students. The school was founded in 1796 and has a long history of providing quality education rooted in Catholic values and traditions.

The National Blue Ribbon Schools Program recognizes public and private elementary, middle, and high schools where students achieve high-performance levels or progress in closing achievement gaps among student subgroups.

This award is a testament to the strength of St. Mary Interparochial School's partnership with the Archdiocese of Philadelphia and its commitment to providing an outstanding education rooted in faith and values for all its students.